Installation

When installing the Swiftech H360 X3 do yourself a favor and mount the radiator and fans first. While this won't always be possible depending on the case, it does make the overall process a great deal easier.


With the radiator, fans, and pump already mounted, the next step is to prepare to mount the CPU block. To start, position the backplate on the motherboard and use the included screw pillars to secure it. With that done, you can apply some thermal compound in preparation for mounting the block itself.


Slide the block on to the screw pillars to then secure it in place with the spring-equipped thumb screws. That is literally all there is to it for installing the hardware itself.


The final step requires plugging everything in. First, find a good spot to position the IRIS RGB controller where all the various plugs can reach. Then, plug the fans and RGB LED power plugs into the controller. Finally, hook up SATA power for the pump and controller. With everything plugged in, you are ready to go.

Swiftech's H360 X3 is relatively easy to install, and I would rate it an 8 on a scale of 1 (hardest) to 10 (easiest) in terms of installation. While the process is relatively quick and painless, it will still require a bit of patience due to the sheer size of this all-in-one liquid cooler. This issue can be made worse depending on chassis choice. In respect to the test system, the overall process was easy enough to where first-time builders should be able to handle this without a problem. I say this mostly because the instructions that are included were clear and concise; they didn't require a magnifying glass to read or understand.