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Quite a lot has changed in the computer world since the first installment was written over a year ago; especially CPUs and their operating temperatures. Today with most air cooling, like the god forbidden stock cooler, the CPU idles at a temperature that would have warranted concern as a load temperature back then. This rise in temperature makes alternative cooling, like water-cooling, a more logical and sought after choice, now more than ever. This makes water-cooling more mainstream than ever.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B01.jpg"><img src="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B01th.jpg" width="250" height="208" border="0" alt="Water-cooling for Everyone 3: Thermaltake Bigwater"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>In this installment of Water-cooling for Everyone, I will again be taking a look at an enthusiast water-cooling kit, the H20-120 Rev. 3, from a well known and respected name, Swiftech. In addition, to show just how mainstream water-cooling has gotten this review also takes a look at a mainstream water-cooling kit, the Bigwater from Thermaltake. Thermaltake is a well known computer accessories manufacturer. Just how does an enthusiast kit and a mainstream kit differ? Read on to find out.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/01.jpg"></a><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/H20-120/H02.jpg"><img src="atruereview/watercooling3/H20-120/H02th.jpg" width="250" height="200" border="0" alt="Water-cooling for Everyone 3: Thermaltake Bigwater"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><b>Packaging:</b></p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B02.jpg"><img src="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B02th.jpg" width="250" height="190" border="0" alt="Water-cooling for Everyone 3: Thermaltake Bigwater"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">The differences start with the packaging. Even though the Thermaltake Bigwater is a water-cooling kit, it is produced and packaged as a single product in mainstream fashion. Thermaltake's Bigwater comes packaged in a full colored retail box. The front of the box has the name of the product along with a cutout that allows you to see the Bigwater's main components. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B03.jpg"><img src="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B03th.jpg" width="211" height="250" border="0" alt="Water-cooling for Everyone 3: Thermaltake Bigwater"></a><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B04.jpg"><img src="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B04th.jpg" width="213" height="250" border="0" alt="Water-cooling for Everyone 3: Thermaltake Bigwater"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">The left side of box has the specifications table while the right side has the features list. The back of the box features a brief introduction to the Bigwater's various components. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B05.jpg"><img src="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B05th.jpg" width="250" height="188" border="0" alt="Water-cooling for Everyone 3: Thermaltake Bigwater"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">Inside the box, the kit’s various components are held in place in designated crevices with two pieces of rectangular plastic foam.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B06.jpg"><img src="atruereview/watercooling3/Bigwater/B06th.jpg" width="212" height="250" border="0" alt="Water-cooling for Everyone 3: Thermaltake Bigwater"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">In sharp contrast, Swiftech H20-120 Rev. 3 comes packaged in true enthusiast fashion. Like the <a href="http://www.atruereview.com/waterchill/index.php">Asetek Waterchill</a> and <a href="http://www.atruereview.com/watercooling/index.php">Alphacool Cape Set</a>, each of the kit's components is a separate modular product. This kit is a collection of these individual products. Swiftech's H20-120 Rev. 3 comes packaged in a brown unmarked shipping box. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/H20-120/H01.jpg"><img src="atruereview/watercooling3/H20-120/H01th.jpg" width="218" height="250" border="0" alt="Water-cooling for Everyone 3: Thermaltake Bigwater"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">Inside, each of the components are wrapped with bubble wrap or enclosed in a bubble wrap bag. Each individual "package" is clearly labeled.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/H20-120/H03.jpg"><img src="atruereview/watercooling3/H20-120/H03th.jpg" width="250" height="186" border="0" alt="Water-cooling for Everyone 3: Thermaltake Bigwater"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><strong>Thermaltake Bigwater</strong></p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Features:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Universal 4 in 1 solution - compatible with Intel LGA775, P4 and AMD K7, K8 (Included AMD Sempron Series)</li> <li> 12cm Radiator: High performance radiator with 120x120x25 mm VR fan (1300~ 2400RPM)</li> <li> All copper Waterblock - Copper waterblock with blue LED acrylic cover shining your CPU</li> <li> All new Water Pump - Black powerful DC 12V water pump with blue LED </li> <li>Quick Install Connector - Saving your time to install device conveniently </li> <li>Water Tube - Transparent green pipes lighten your cool case </li> <li>Coolant - High performance coolant with functions of water quality steadying, water scale reducing, anti-freezing and anti-rusting </li> <li> Refill Water Tank - To refill water easily, also can be a back-up receiver</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specification:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Waterblock <ul> <li> Dimensions: 60 x 78 x 23.5 mm</li> <li> Material: Copper & Acrylic</li> <li> Weight: 453g</li> <li> Connector: 3 pin</li> <li> LED: Blue LED</li> </ul> </li> <li>Pump <ul> <li> Dimensions: 100 x 50 x 86 mm</li> <li> Rated Voltage: 12V</li> <li> Rated Current: 0.4A</li> <li> Pump Speed: 120 L/hr</li> <li> Noise: 20dBA</li> <li> Life Expectancy: 50,000 hr</li> <li> Weight: 230g</li> <li> Connector: 3 pin</li> <li> LED: Blue LED</li> </ul> </li> <li> Radiator <ul> <li> Dimensions: 122 x 35 x 166 mm</li> <li> Material: Aluminum</li> <li> Weight: 835g</li> </ul> </li> <li> Radiator Fan <ul> <li> Dimensions: 120 x120 x35mm</li> <li> Speed: 1300~2400RPM</li> <li> Noise: 17dBA~21dBA</li> <li> Rated: Voltage 12V</li> <li> Rated Current: 0.14A~0.48A</li> <li> Max. Air Flow: 38.6CFM~93.7CFM</li> <li> Air Pressure: 1.50~3.80mm-H2O</li> <li> Bearing Type: Sleeve</li> <li> Life Expectancy: 30,000hr</li> <li> Weight: 90g</li> <li> Fan Connector: 4 pin</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </blockquote> <p><strong>Swiftech H20-120 Rev. 3</strong></p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Features:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Small size pump fits anywhere into the computer</li> <li> MCRES-525™ 5 1/4" Drive bay reservoir allows a quick and easy procedure for filling-up the system</li> <li> 120mm MCR120 radiator fits into most chassis equipped with at least one 120mm opening </li> <li>Pre-installed tubing on the waterblock and pump, and quick-connect fittings on the radiator reduce installation time.</li> <li> Plug-and-play waterblock installation, doesn't require removing the motherboard (most models)</li> <li> Coolsleeves coils completely eliminate flattening of the tubes over time, and enable users to bend soft vinyl tubing at extremely sharp radii without kinking</li> </ul> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/H20-120/H04.jpg"><img src="atruereview/watercooling3/H20-120/H04th.jpg" width="250" height="168" border="0" alt="Water-cooling for Everyone 3: Thermaltake Bigwater"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><strong>Specifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Waterblock <ul> <li> Material: Copper</li> <li>Weight: 11.6 oz (329g)</li> <li> Dimensions (not including tub fittings): 2.5” x 2.5” x 0.6”</li> </ul> </li> <li>Pump <ul> <li> Dimensions: 2.4" x 2.4" x 1.5" </li> <li>Expected Lifetime: 50,000 hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) equivalent to 5 years</li> <li> Power Connection: 12V Molex plug</li> <li> Noise: 24 to 26 dBA</li> <li> Hose fitting: 3/8" barb fittings </li> </ul> </li> <li>Reservoir <ul> <li> Material: high-density polyethylene</li> <li> Maximum capacity: 12.8 fl oz (442 cc)</li> <li> Dimensions (overall): 5.75" x 5.92" x 1.68"</li> <li> Stepped down discharge compartment eliminates air entrainment into the pump</li> <li> Unrestricted inlet and discharge ports</li> <li> Pre-installed (silicone sealed) fittings</li> </ul> </li> <li>Radiator <ul> <li> Material: flat brass tubes with copper fins</li> <li> Dimensions: 5.9" x 5" x 0.98"</li> <li> Built-in plenum chamber for increased performance and noise reduction </li> <li>Self-tapping 120mm fan and case mounting holes for ease of installation.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Radiator Fan: <ul> <li>Voltage: 7–13.8V</li> <li> Current: 0.2mA</li> <li> Speed: 2100 (RPM)</li> <li> Volume: 72.4CFM</li> <li> Noise: 34dBA</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </blockquote> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/watercooling3/thermaltake_bigwater.php"></a> <a href="watercooling3/thermaltake_bigwater.php">Next (Big Water Description)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>