Thursday, August 9th 2018
Swiftech Introduces New Drive X3 All-in-One CPU Cooling Kits
Swiftech is proud to announce the latest advances in All-in-one Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler, the Drive X3. The new X3 AIO series has received a number of improvements, along with a new sizing and naming convention as well.
The Swiftech X3 will be available in two radiator sizes, dual 120mm fans and triple 120mm fans at the time of the release. These will include a new 120mm fan design that include improved static pressure and maximum discharge, lower operation noise level, and Swiftech IRIS compatible addressable RGB's built into the frame of the fans.
Also featured is a fully redesigned patented radiator/reservoir/pump combo with a tempered DIY grade glass reservoir and a leak-proof acrylic-free manifold design. The AIO will come with maintenance free Mayhem ultra-clear tubing, providing an overall custom look and feel of the product. There is also a new PWM and RGB controller: IRIS ECO V2, which features three customizable lighting effects allowing users to select effects and customize color and brightness. Color dyes (red, blue, green) are included along with the best coolant on the market, Mayhem Pastel White Nanofluid Coolant.
The Drive X3 will also feature a new CPU waterblock, the Apogee SKF "LT", which is based on the award-winning Apogee SKF, Swiftech's new waterblock released in 2017. The Apogee SKF "LT" will feature the exact same Skived Fins thermal engine.
The "LT" waterblock housing features an acrylic-free design and 6x Swiftech IRIS addressable LED's for endless customization, and the retention hardware has been enhanced for an even easier, trouble free installation. It is fully compatible with all current desktop processors from Intel and AMD.
For more information on the Swiftech Drive X3 AIO's: site.swiftech.com/drivexkits-2-2/#x3
These products are available now, and the MSRP on the Drive X3 AIO's starts at $139.95 USD.
The Swiftech X3 will be available in two radiator sizes, dual 120mm fans and triple 120mm fans at the time of the release. These will include a new 120mm fan design that include improved static pressure and maximum discharge, lower operation noise level, and Swiftech IRIS compatible addressable RGB's built into the frame of the fans.
The Drive X3 will also feature a new CPU waterblock, the Apogee SKF "LT", which is based on the award-winning Apogee SKF, Swiftech's new waterblock released in 2017. The Apogee SKF "LT" will feature the exact same Skived Fins thermal engine.
The "LT" waterblock housing features an acrylic-free design and 6x Swiftech IRIS addressable LED's for endless customization, and the retention hardware has been enhanced for an even easier, trouble free installation. It is fully compatible with all current desktop processors from Intel and AMD.
For more information on the Swiftech Drive X3 AIO's: site.swiftech.com/drivexkits-2-2/#x3
These products are available now, and the MSRP on the Drive X3 AIO's starts at $139.95 USD.
20 Comments on Swiftech Introduces New Drive X3 All-in-One CPU Cooling Kits
While ive seen many AIOs eventually fail, my worst luck was with the Predator kits. My best luck? has been with swiftech for whatever that is worth.
That said EK Phoenix MLC I have is still going strong so it seems EK side of things they got it figured out and its a damn good unit just loud.
For these new units I have sent in a request to get them in for review so will see what happens.
Swiftech had to change the design so they can sell in the US.
You can do top push, just change the fans around, plus you can still mount 2 fans under the rad.
So 3 on top, 2 under. Which is still plenty. But not needed.The info is everywhere, not hard to google it.
Having said that, I would still like one of these for my system.
i was able to fit their h220x2 on the top of a fractal core 500 and there is still enough space for another 120mm rad on the rear. this while keeping all the fans inside the case.
this is a very interesting iteration, i hope it performs equal if not better to compared to the previous versions.
www.ekwb.com/news/important-notice-from-ekwb-ek-xlc-predator-240-and-360-r1-0-product-recall/
Based upon testing at martinsliquidlab, push has a clear advantage at lower rpm < 1500 ... pull has an advantage at > 1800 rpm and it's basically a wash in the middle. In a typical custom loop, I don't like the fans to exceed 850 rpm. In a Swiftech AIO build, won't see 2000 unless a GFX card added tho in most instances, also add a 2nd rad in which case 1200 rpm is a rarity.
But because of that could be used Maelstrom D5 X50 with Koolance CPU 400 block.
I'm on my fourth one, all covered under warranty (and if I were bothered enough to go through it again, should be on my fifth).
My first unit arrived with substantial, deep marring/scratches on the CPU-side surface of the block.
My second unit arrived and failed within 12 hours, leaking from a crack (of what I can only assume to be a stress fracture in the acryllic) stemming from the output threading of the block. Caused failure of a 780 FTW.
The third unit arrived with the same stress fracture (almost identical, even in shape/path) having leaked roughly a third of it's coolant into the box before it was even able to be used.
The fourth unit failed in the exact same way as the previous two. Caused failure of a 1080 Ti SC2 (which I can place blame as much on myself for trusting the block as I can the block itself at this point). I gave up at this point though, and just scrapped the block, replaced it with a Raystorm Pro. The reservoir/radiator mounted LED's have also failed outright.
SwifTech refused to cover the cost of either failed card (which, to be fair, is stated in their warranty), making this unit far more expensive, and time consuming than even a somewhat unreasonably exotic method.
The fourth unit is showing micro-fractures and odd cracks/bubbling around the joint where the pump connects to the res. I know it's a ticking timebomb. I keep several layers of paper towel under the block and check it every few days.
First Predator had the bad gasket supposedly wasn't part of the affected batch, Second one failed while sitting on a shelf dumped the fluid and had a bad fitting. That said EK MLC series is still working fine for me. So I definitely want to take a look at these new units see how much has changed in regards to Swiftechs products compared to the EK offerings.
I want to like this unit, It ticks off all the right boxes for an AIO, but history has shown that it's just failure waiting to happen for me, which is what i'm waiting for it to do once again. I don't know what I will replace it with when it does.
I know the XL2 uses G1/4 technically but many other brands fittings will not work. The threads are slightly different. I can confirm that here as my EK fittings do not work with the unit at all. Forcing them results in well leaks and cracks and problems so i abandoned reusing the block. Something that was fixed with the later designs. Considering they are now using a tempered glass resevoir and a block based on the SKF design which has been solid. I have high expectations. That said won't know anything unless I get one in for review.
It definitely is possible that it was the cause of failure for some, but I don’t believe that to be the primary cause.
For the x3 line here, it looks initially like the fittings thread into the block itself, not the tempered glass shroud. That remains to be seen, obviously with hands-on but it seems like that would be the best option.