A Closer Look

The radiator is based on a standard 360 mm design and has an FPI (fins-per-inch) count of 14. While the fin density is far lower than for typical all-in-one liquid coolers, it should allow for better airflow through the radiator along with resulting in lower noise levels. Sadly, due to the design and how the pump and reservoir are attached, push/pull fan setups are not possible on the Swiftech H360 X3.


The pump, reservoir, and radiator are of course configured as one unit. Looking at the rounded reservoir, it remains similar to the one on the previous X2 series. However, this time around, it is made out of tempered glass. Furthermore, the ALEDs that used to be present on the previous generation are also gone, removed in favor of a sleeker appearance. Swiftech's pump is a 6 W design that features PWM, operating at 1200–3000 RPM. It has a maximum discharge of 660 l/hr. It also features a software-current-limiting fail-safe and even has a hardware shutoff built-in in case of a firmware malfunction. The MTBF rating is listed at 60,000 hours for the pump. In order to service the pump, Swiftech has a port on the top for refilling or draining. This is where you will add your coolant dye if you are inclined to do so. As for the tubing, it's roughly 15 inches long, which is plenty.


The block top is white and features built-in IRIS ALEDs for illumination. In terms of its interior, it uses the same Apogee SKF thermal engine that makes use of Skived Fins as seen on all the other SKF blocks since their release in 2017. Sadly, the compression fittings seen on the previous-generation Prestige kits are now gone. While the current fittings do the job just fine, they lack that premium quality feel. However, when you consider this unit is only $5 more than a typical closed-loop RGB-equipped all-in-one 360 mm liquid cooler, well, I can forgive the cheaper fittings. The base itself is pure copper, and while it has some machining marks, it is still polished enough to almost have a perfect mirror shine.


The Helix-120-IRIS fans feature double ALED rings for solid illumination. They have a decent PWM range of 900–1800 RPM and feature a maximum airflow of 60 CFM.