H220 vs 2.120 Custom Loop

[prolemur]

I want to liquid cool the bitfenix prodigy I'm getting and want to know the differences between a very high end all in one liquid cooler vs a custom loop of the same radiator size.

 

For example: size,performance,noise,price etc.

[CoolBeans]

The custom one will only perform better if you put a thick 240mm rad in.

[piplupgao]

custom is more expensive but looks better

[Dr3nz4r]

get the H220.. cheaper, easier, better 4 Watercooling newbies... You could swap the rad out if the performence isnt good enought aswell.. or just expand it externally or something...

[TechSage]

Custom loop will take maintenance, while all in ones have the pump and radiator  together, you will need compression fittings, with tubes, pump, and reservoir. Also, the h220 will be hard to get because of a patent that asetek had in USA.

[prolemur]

Custom loop will take maintenance, while all in ones have the pump and radiator  together, you will need compression fittings, with tubes, pump, and reservoir. Also, the h220 will be hard to get because of a patent that asetek had in USA.

Would this matter since i live in Canada?

 

I think i am leaning more towards the high end all in one solution though...

[TechSage]

Custom loop will take maintenance, while all in ones have the pump and radiator  together, you will need compression fittings, with tubes, pump, and reservoir. Also, the h220 will be hard to get because of a patent that asetek had in USA.

Would this matter since i live in Canada?

 

I think i am leaning more towards the high end all in one solution though...

Yeah that's what I'm saying, swiftech is the way to go. But dual 120 would look boss

[airdeano]

price-wise a simple custom can run as low as $150USD and $$thousands

depending on user needs and "look" desired. for a fresh start i wouldn't

settle on less than $250-$300USD with all new parts and known-branding

for a CPU loop.

 

CPU Block

Radiator

Pump

Reservoir

Tubing

Fans

Coolant

Fittings

 

then there is the case it all fits in should be graded on fitment.

 

airdeano

[prolemur]

price-wise a simple custom can run as low as $150USD and $$thousands

depending on user needs and "look" desired. for a fresh start i wouldn't

settle on less than $250-$300USD with all new parts and known-branding

for a CPU loop.

 

CPU Block

Radiator

Pump

Reservoir

Tubing

Fans

Coolant

Fittings

 

then there is the case it all fits in should be graded on fitment.

 

airdeano

thank you i sure do love the combustibility and look of custom water cooling 

 

*customization :P hopefully it does not combust! :P