Swiftech H240-X or Custom CPU loop.

[Nitemare15@gmail.com]

I am going to be honest when I say I know very little about custom loops. I have heard that if you're going to go with an AIO that the Swiftech H240-X would be the best bet. I am debating whether I want to go full custom loop down the line (CPU and 2 x 980s). I guess I'm really trying to figure out how much of a performance difference I can expect to see with the Swiftech H240-X versus a custom CPU loop and then maybe even the Swiftech H240-X expanded into a full loop (CPU and GPU) versus a custom loop that I've built.

[Hatsune Miku 「 」]

Do not expand the h-240x into a custom loop, the pump would not be able to handle it. It would be easier for you to get something like the nzxt x41 now and make a custom loop when you have the budget and time.

[Enderman]

Don't use a H2xx AiO.

If you want an AiO, buy a normal sealed CLC.

If you want a custom loop, build your own with normal parts or a kit.

 

The H2xx coolers are basically the cheapest possible "custom loop" made with budget parts. If you want to expand in the future you should use high quality components, not cheap ones.

Also these coolers can only be mounted horizontally at the top of the case, which really doesnt allow much flexibility.

 

If you can afford it I highly recommend building your own loop. If you cannot, just buy a closed loop cooler like the kraken X61, and save up money to build a proper custom loop in the future.

[Nitemare15@gmail.com]

Okay what would you guys suggest then as far as a custom cooled loop goes? Any particular brand and such? I have the money to build one now I am just not sure which company and such to go with. Should I buy an XSPC kit? Go complete custom mixing and matching parts from different manufacturers? I am also TERRIFIED of messing up a custom loop and frying my machine. Compression fittings are an ABSOLUTE must and anything that will prevent me from frying my machine.

[DarthBaggins]

XSPC kit has a worse pump than the 2**x kits, or just about the same poor quality, I'd look more into EKWB's kits 

And to avoid worry always ask and wait for answers, sure there are plenty of us on here that will be more than happy to help if you dive in fully :thumb:

[Nitemare15@gmail.com]

Okay I am looking. Should I go with a 240mm rad or 360 mm rad? Here is my build:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Nitemare15/saved/sRkbt6

 

Also is there a specific pump from EK that I should look into? Should I be getting stuff for the mosfet 1 and 2 and also NB and SB, or should I just be getting stuff to cool the CPU and GPU?

[GraveDigger78]

The H240X is actually really awesome... with better than cheapest parts.  Maybe you have not seen the revised version.  Also I do not think the Apogee XL is cheap at what $60?

 

At only $10 more than the Kraken X61 I think I would rather have the Swiftech H240X http://www.swiftech.com/H240-X.aspx#tab3

[GraveDigger78]

Don't use a H2xx AiO.

If you want an AiO, buy a normal sealed CLC.

If you want a custom loop, build your own with normal parts or a kit.

 

The H2xx coolers are basically the cheapest possible "custom loop" made with budget parts. If you want to expand in the future you should use high quality components, not cheap ones.

Also these coolers can only be mounted horizontally at the top of the case, which really doesnt allow much flexibility.

 

If you can afford it I highly recommend building your own loop. If you cannot, just buy a closed loop cooler like the kraken X61, and save up money to build a proper custom loop in the future.

 

[GzeroD]

Do you have a source for this?

[GraveDigger78]

http://www.swiftech.com/H240-X.aspx#tab4

 

There is a bunch of information on some dudes review of these units I will try to find a link to it.

 

[GraveDigger78]

http://www.overclock.net/t/1526779/user-review-of-the-swiftech-h220-x

 

 

This is an in depth review, more in depth than anyone probably needed but this is a wealth of information and awesome in lots of ways.

[VSG]

You know I've posted it here also (http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/258153-a-review-of-the-swiftech-h220-x)?

 

Sadly no one seems to read them here.

[GzeroD]

You know I've posted it here also (http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/258153-a-review-of-the-swiftech-h220-x)?

 

Sadly no one seems to read them here.

I would of thought that would go in user reviews. either way thanks for the great write up.

[VSG]

I had posted other reviews in there but it ended up being even worse! Got a new one to post now, will do it in the user reviews section and see.

[Silver3lement]

Do not expand the h-240x into a custom loop, the pump would not be able to handle it. It would be easier for you to get something like the nzxt x41 now and make a custom loop when you have the budget and time.

Do you have a source for a reason to not expand the H240-X?

[GraveDigger78]

The pump in the kit is an MCP30. You should be okay if you add a couple other components to your loop. Check out the thread at oc.net. obviously some people here haven't actually researched this kit. Also look at that nice review he explains a lot.

[Nitemare15@gmail.com]

Okay clearly this loop is pretty serious and a decent buy. i just did the math on a custom loop and I'm looking at like $800 roughly for the loop I want to build. Which is not how much I want to spend currently. Do I need to cool anything else other than a full GPU block and CPU block? Like the mosfet and the south bridge and north bridge chips? Or is that for EXTREME situations?

[GraveDigger78]

People hardly ever cool those with liquid anymore from what I see.

[brighttail]

My own little 2 cents here.  I have the H220X and it runs my system about 8 C cooler than the Corsair H100i did.    The pump CAN handle if i wanted to watercool with a larger radiator and do the CPU, but why since I already have basically that?

 

Now...I was planning to get my GPU in the mix with a second Vid card as well.  WIth that I would dump the swiftech radiator and tubing and replace those.  The heatsink is fine, I would just add new connectors and tubing with a bigger radiator.

 

Bottom line, if you are going to add a GPU in and want to watercool CPU/GPU, don't go with the swiftech. Start from scratch.  If you just are going with the CPU, the H220x and the H240x are awesome.