Click to enlarge In a novel addition, the configuration software also enables you to change the colour of the H 2 O 920s LED, which is located behind the Antec logo.
![]() Antec H2O 920 Software Software Also EnablesRecently, there has been a shake-up, however, with Corsair adopting CoolITs hardware and the long-established cooling brand Antec partnering with Asetek for its new Khler H 2 O range. The Khler H 2 O 920 is the range-topper and, thanks to its Asetek roots, it shares more than a few design traits with the Corsair H70. Antec has included plenty of new features, though, which should make for a cooler thats worthy of its 80 price tag. ![]() The radiators cooling-fin density is very high, much more so than most radiators, providing a large surface area for improved cooling. High fin-density can cause issues on coolers with just one fan, as the fans static pressure isnt sufficient for effective airflow. Thankfully, the H 2 O 920 uses the two 120mm cooling fans in a pushpull configuration, which ensures that theres plenty of air flowing through the radiator, even at comparatively low fan speeds. Click to enlarge The radiator is designed to be fitted to any available 120mm fan mount in your case and, unlike the Corsair H70, Antec recommends installing the H 2 O 920 in an exhaust configuration, with one fan pushing air into the radiator and the other expelling it out of the case. This has the obvious advantage of not dumping the heat from your CPU back into your PC. ![]() These are still surprisingly stiff (stop giggling, you at the back) to prevent them from developing kinks, but theyre much more flexible than their plastic predecessors. The fittings to the radiator are extremely secure, while the fittings to the waterblock can be rotated to make installation easier. Antec H2O 920 Software Free For ItsAll the hoses are also pre-fitted to prevent any leaks, meaning that theres no way to refill the H 2 O 920; its designed to run maintenance-free for its lifetime. At the heart of the H 2 O 920 is a combined waterblock, pump and fan controller arrangement that sits on top of the CPU. The waterblock component has been optimised for improved coolant flow, and the entire unit is so compact that its incredible to imagine theres such a quiet pump inside it. The waterblock is also the hub for the H 2 O 920s fan control system, with two 4-pin PWM connectors running out of it for connection to the pair of 120mm Antec fans. Theres also a single 3-pin fan cable, which provides power to the pump, and a USB motherboard header cable, which provides power for the attached cooling fans, as well as data on coolant temperature and fan speeds. This data is displayed in the bundled Antec Cooling Center software, where youre able to view and adjust the current coolant temperature, fan speeds and pump speed. There are three configurable fan-speed settings, all of which are based around the coolant temperature rather than the CPU temperature. The Extreme profile runs the fans at full speed, while the Silent profile aims to keep the coolant between 40C and 50C, spinning up the fans accordingly. Meanwhile, the third Custom profile enables you to set the fans to your own cooling requirements.
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