** UK FIRST TO MARKET EXCLUSIVE - Antec Kúhler H2O 1220**

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Hi Guys

We have the exceptional new cooler from Antec here at OcUK shipping today!

The 1220 is the latest cooler from Antec and includes all of the things that make their Kúhler series great.

you can't get this anywhere else.





Antec Kúhler H2O1220 Series 4 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (LGA1155 / LGA1156 / LGA1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM2+ / AM3+) @ £99.98 inc VAT

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Unlike traditional liquid cooling systems, this self-contained unit comes prefilled and requires no maintenance. The dual 120 mm voltage-controlled (PWM) fans and enlarged copper cold plate ensure quiet, efficient cooling, while the 240 mm radiator maximizes cooling surface area to dissipate heat from any CPU on the market.

Lastly, the included software helps you monitor and control the Antec KÜHLER H2O 1220?s performance and allows you to customize its stylish RGB LED. Designed to unlock the maximum potential of your CPU, the Antec KÜHLER H2O 1220 delivers exceptional cooling when you need it the most.

Specifikationer:
• Fan Speed - 600-2400 RPM
• Radiator Dimensions - 273 x 120 x 27mm
• Cold Plate & Pump Height - 1.1'' / 28 mm
• Tubing Length - 12.8'' / 326 mm
• Cooling Liquid - Safe, environmentally-friendly, anti-corrosive
• CPU Socket Compatibility
- Intel LGA 2011 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366,
- AMD AM2 / AM3 / AM2+ / AM3+

Only £99.98 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW
 
What are noise levels like on these things, and would it outperform a Silver Arrow air cooler?
 
The silver arrow will most likely perform slightly better than this; but the markets are very much different.

Most people know that high end air coolers are better than most of the closed loop watercooling kits from Antec/Corsair/NZXT/Intel etc.
However even with that knowledge the closed loop watercooling sales are far better than all the air coolers combined. These kits have many added benefits other than raw cooling performance; this is why they are so popular.
 
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These kits have many added benefits other than raw cooling performance; this is why they are so popular.
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As someone who has never dabbled with closed water cooling solutions and always gone for quiet air cooled solutions (I have a silver arrow) I was wondering what these 'many added benefits' might be?
 
the benefit for me is theres more space in the case and also theres no extremely awkward fins that get clogged up with dust like on the standard air coolers.
 
More space inside the case, allows for better air flows.

I have a DH14, Im in no doubt that all that HSF impedes on air circulation. AIO water coolers free up a lot of that space, for circulation. Allowing heat to be dissipated better.
 
For me, in my Silverstone FT02B-W, the Antec 920 gave me better temps and was quieter (unless you used the inline fan voltage reducers) than the Noctua NH-14, also its a lot smaller foot print and no 1KG+ piece of metal hanging off the motherboard, so this should be even better (at least for my kind of setup).

If I was going back to an air cooled setup (on full custom water atm) I'd definitely get another Antec AIO water cooler, just my 2p worth :)
 
I've owned a Prolimatech Megahalems, followed by a Thermalright Silver Arrow, and I've never really looked back to air cooling when I first got my first AIO's - a Corsair H70. I have nothing against air cooling, but there's a reason why these closed loop liquid coolers have become increasingly popular and talked about. I'm not hoping that air coolers get replaced completely by these, but they've definitely faced some tight competition over time.

Obviously, they aren't for everyone as some of the prices can put people off, along with case compatibility, but it's not like manufacturers aren't doing anything to make them more affordable and mainstream - there's also a lot of more budget-oriented models about.

Yes, the difference between these coolers are not substantial, and of course, AIO's can be more expensive, but it can be justified, if you think it suits your needs. Personally, I liked the fact that:

They're low profile - the CPU block includes the pump, and doesn't give me that feeling that there's a massive slab of metal shadowing over the center of my mobo. This can lead to improved airflow, as your case gets a bit more room, as there's more clearance around the CPU area, which is a nice if you have RAM that have tall headspreaders.

Control - Some of the software that are included with some of the latest AIO's, such as the NZXT Kraken and Corsair H100i, allow users to configure the fan speeds, on the fly within windows. You can obviously also use a fan controller if you really wanted to, but how can you complain about such a free feature, that does more or less the same thing, being included in the package?

Aesthetics - This could be argued as a subjective matter, but I think it's safe to say that most of these AIO's look great. I'm not implying that the air ones are not, but personally, once again, I just love the look of a closed loop liquid cooler, over a huge chunk of metal pressing against my CPU socket.

As of now, I'm using a H100i and it's great. I'm sure this Antec H20 1220 is an amazing performer, as it is most definitely going to be using Asetek's latest CPU gen of their pump/waterblock, which is likely to be similar to that of the Kraken/H110, etc.
 
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This looks like just the thing I "need". Not for the current rig though, always thinking ahead ;)

Any chance this will fit on the two rear fans on a Antec 1200?

I'm at work atm, so cannot measure the screw holes on the case. Not that the space on the rad is listed anywhere.

Any more info Rich? Nothing on the Antec site....
 
They reduce the temp of the system overall by taking the heat directly to the outside of the case. Or put them on an intake and have slightly lower cpu temps with system temps similar to an air cooler - choice is yours.
Socket clearance, weight and total space means they are better than most after market air coolers for itx/matx boards and cases.
My OcUK tech labs H60 with Apache fan is silent at two foot away from my head in Bitfenix Prodigy case.
 
Only thing you have to think of is dust on the radiator. It pays to fit dust filters to the fans even if they were internal even if you have dust filters on all your fans some still gets through. Dust in the radiator is a devil to remove and can reduce airflow through it.

So for instance on a radiator fitted to the rear 120mm fan mount put the dust filter on the 120mm fan.

Also before you buy one you have to consider where you are going to mount it. Most single rads go nicely on the rear 120mm fan but duals need a bit more thought.

For instance when I had one modded to my GTX 580 I found it was better to mount the radiator at the front so you had cool air coming in onto the radiator rather than warmish air from inside the case being extracted out through it.

AIO's look nicer too because of all the space round the CPU. Also helps with airflow over the memory.
 
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