A Closer Look

The radiator is an upgraded and revised version of the previously released MCR-X20 line. The Swiftech H240-X's radiator sets itself apart with its fins per inch, which Swiftech says to be somewhere in the range of 12 to 14 fins. This is far less than, say, the Corsair H105's radiator with 20 fins per inch. I checked on the fin density myself and found Swiftech's radiator to average 13 fins per inch, which is dead smack in-between what Swiftech specifies. With a lower FPI, the H240-X's radiator requires less static pressure to push air through the fins. Build quality is fairly solid as well due to the radiator's brass tubes and copper fins, which give it a solid feel. The pump and reservoir are built right into the radiator's design resulting in the entire unit feeling rugged and well put together. The fill port is located at the top, near the coolant-level indicator. The only issue here is that a true push/pull fan option is impossible; however, it is possible to attach a third fan to the radiator should users wish to do so.


The reservoir uses white LED back-lighting to more readily display its fill level. Swiftech also used swivel fittings on the pump, radiator, and block for a greater range of motion, which should also prevent any kinking of the tubing.


Just like the H220-X, the H240-X also utilizes the flagship Apogee XL CPU block. The ability to change the waterblock's faceplate to better match a system's color theme is a nice touch; it is also LED illuminated. The base of the Apogee XL block has a near-mirror finish, a nice touch as many AIO liquid coolers feature rough copper bases with visible machining marks that are due to the milling process.


Swiftech uses their very own Helix 140 mm PWM fans. They have an RPM range of 700-1800 and max at 90 CFM. They should also be a fair bit quieter than the higher RPM 120 mm fans used on many competing AIO products.