Monday, April 23rd 2012
Antec Intros Kühler H2O 920e CPU Cooler
Antec introduced its newest closed-loop liquid cooler for CPUs, the Kühler H2O 920e. A variation of the H20 920, the 920e features stronger fans to ventilate the radiator in push-pull configuration, and higher coolant pressure, to keep up with the high thermal output of socket LGA2011 processors, which it supports out of the box. So the "e" in its model name really just denotes "enhanced [performance]."
The dimensions of the cooler are the same as the H20 920, with 70 x 70 x 25 mm (WxDxH) block, featuring a polished copper base; 120 x 49 x 151 mm radiator (without fans), and 120 x 120 x 25 mm fans (x2). The fans have more aggressive automatic speed profiles, they can spin at speeds as high as 2400 RPM pushing 110 CFM of air, each. The cooler includes sensors, which can be read by an included software, and speeds can be controlled. The retention kit includes support for all modern Intel and AMD sockets, including LGA2011, LGA1155, AM3+, and FM1.
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The dimensions of the cooler are the same as the H20 920, with 70 x 70 x 25 mm (WxDxH) block, featuring a polished copper base; 120 x 49 x 151 mm radiator (without fans), and 120 x 120 x 25 mm fans (x2). The fans have more aggressive automatic speed profiles, they can spin at speeds as high as 2400 RPM pushing 110 CFM of air, each. The cooler includes sensors, which can be read by an included software, and speeds can be controlled. The retention kit includes support for all modern Intel and AMD sockets, including LGA2011, LGA1155, AM3+, and FM1.
9 Comments on Antec Intros Kühler H2O 920e CPU Cooler
o wait, there is no difference.
whatever.
I have a feeling that these are the AMD FX coolers redone, due to the mention of the fans, etc.
Also, H80 doesn't have software fan contorl, unless you use the Corsair Link stuff, but these coolers have it built-in, connects to motherboard over USB. This allows you to control fan speed based on coolant temp, something I really like about my AMD FX cooler.
I have to turn down every fan on my rig to hear it and even when its turned down the noise is still partly drowned out by the gentle hum of a hard drive or the PSU.
I do agree that the stock fans were like a fighter jet taking off when under load and that was one of the major reasons why i swapped the fan out. Despite that though you could have set your own custom fan profile to keep the CPU from getting too hot. my settings were 25|50 or 30|50 if i want a little peace and quiet.
Now i dont have to worry at all as temps dont go anywhere near 65'c during 12hrs of prime95.
'Silence' can be a subjective thing though. I know GTs can be a little 'noisy' then some 'silent' fans but for their speed and their static pressure I dont really care much as the noise isnt intrusive.
the average 1200-1500rpm fan might not have good static pressure. but Scythe GTs are highly recommended across many many forums as they move loads of air despite being slower then 2200rpm. Its all about the static pressure of a fan when it comes to using it on a radiator.
Im not saying you are entirely wrong. but it could be fixed and the small sacrifice is well within reasoble and acceptable limits.
the only time I really had to care about my temps was during the heatwave last year where idle temps jumped about 5-10'c then i just broke out the aircon unit and it was back 30'c at idle in no time