Swiftech H220 Showcase & REAL-WORLD Performance & Silence Demo Linus Tech Tips CES 2013
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Swiftech wasn't content to release its new product and show its performance. They wanted to demonstrate in a real, repeatable fashion that it smokes the competition. Day 5 - video 5
The video presents a CES 2013 showcase of the Swiftech H220 CPU liquid cooling system, hosted by Linus from Linus Tech Tips. The speaker introduces Gabriel Rouchon, Swiftech’s representative, who explains the product’s goal to bridge the gap between all-in-one AIO coolers and full custom water cooling loops. The H220 is described as a pre-filled, plug-and-play unit designed for novice builders, with pre-attached fans and cable management, simplifying installation to just mounting the cooler and securing four screws. The demonstration emphasizes the pump design, claiming six times the power of typical AIO pumps and a MTBF of 60,000 hours, underscoring reliability and long-term performance. The segment then compares the H220 to competing units by running a controlled test rig with three other coolers plus the H220, all set to the same load and 1400 RPM fan speed, using a Maximus V Formula motherboard and a 3770K overclock. Finally, the video expands into a more ambitious custom-loop build featuring Radeon 7970 GPUs cooled by Swiftech blocks and additional radiators, showing impressive GPU and CPU temperatures under load and arguing that the H220 can scale toward more complex, enthusiast-grade cooling needs. The presentation blends hands-on mounting demonstrations, installation ease, and a live temperature/power test to illustrate both real-world performance and the potential for future expansion, concluding with strong endorsements of Swiftech’s mounting system and overall approach to cooling technology.
Topics · technology · pc-hardware · cooling-systems · product-demonstration
Questions answered
- What is the Swiftech H220 and what problem does it solve?
- The Swiftech H220 is a pre-filled, plug-and-play CPU liquid cooling system that aims to bridge all-in-one coolers and custom loops by offering easy installation while supporting more complex cooling setups.
- How does the H220's pump compare to typical all-in-one units?
- The H220 uses a six-watt pump, which is roughly six times more powerful than typical all-in-one pumps, enabling it to drive additional components in a loop and support expansion toward custom cooling.
- What kind of demonstration was used to compare cooling performance?
- A controlled test rig placed the Swiftech H220 against competing units at the same load and fan speed (1400 RPM), using a 3770K overclock on a Maximus V Formula motherboard to compare temperatures and noise. A later section adds a custom loop with GPUs and extra radiators to demonstrate scalability.