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Test System
For this review I'll be
using a test system based on ABIT's AA8 DuraMAX motherboard and P4
3.4GHz CPU.
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Hardware |
Model |
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Motherboard: |
ABIT AA8 DuraMAX |
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CPU: |
Intel Pentium 4 LGA-775
3.4GHz (800MHz)
Overclocked to 3.9GHz
(17 x 230MHz)
CPU Provided by:
Computer Geeks |
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Video Card: |
ATi Radeon X850XTPE |
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Memory: |
Wintec AmpX
2x512mb
PC2-5400 DDR2
4-4-4-10 |
Testing
Using ABIT's own
monitoring system, we will test the system at idle and CPU load with OEM
cooling and then with the Swiftech water cooling kit.
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CPU Core Temperature
Tests |
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OEM Cooling |
Swiftech Water Cooling |
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CPU Idle |
CPU Load |
CPU Idle |
CPU Load |
| 44° C |
56° C |
42° C |
49° C |
For using a GPU
block in the same loop with the CPU water block, these are excellent
results! Not to mention easier on the ears since I can now dump a case
fan or two.
Conclusion
Although the
oversized 120mm radiator and fan can give many people a bit of trouble
during installation, it really is the best choice for optimum cooling.
Especially if your like me and want to cool more components than just
your CPU. Installation wise, Swiftech's water cooling kits take time and
patience, but it's just like anything else, you take your time and do it
right the first time and the end results will be something you can be
very proud of. As far as innovation, Swiftech is at the cutting edge
with their new reservoir and pump built into a single drive bay. With
the pump right next to the reservoir, priming the system was incredibly
easy. When it comes to quality, Swiftech stands out from all the rest.
The people over at Swiftech are very proud of their products and their
quality control is second to none. Never have I received a defective
product from them, not even a scratch. Their record alone is reason
enough to purchase their products. Now for the price... This entire kit,
not including the GPU water block that I added in, retails for about
$224.50. Not a bad price considering the kit comes with everything you
could possibly need and is one of the best water cooling kits on the
market today. Club Overclocker Recomended!

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Club
Overclocker Rating |
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Innovation: |
10
out of 10 |
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Performance: |
10 out of 10 |
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Quality: |
10
out of 10 |
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Stability: |
10
out of 10 |
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Overclocking: |
N/A |
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Software/Drivers Pack: |
N/A |
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Value: |
9.5 out of 10 |
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Overall Rating
10 |
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Skill Level |
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Project Skill Level
(10 being hardest) |
4
out of 10 |
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