Swiftech Drive X3 AIO CPU Cooler Review
Swiftech Drive X3 AIO CPU Cooler Review
Unboxing, Installation, Overview, and Performance Video Review
Test System Specifications
Custom Loop Specifications
Swiftech Drive X3 AIO Specifications
Our Gaming chart was derived from a 4 hour gaming session of PUBG with settings set to high, in which we repeated twice, and took the average temperatures from the two sessions. We performed this test both on our Custom Loop Cooling as denoted above, and the Swiftech Drive X3 AIO. All fans were set to max speed for both test setups and tests.
Firestrike was run three times consecutively and the average of the three runs were reported. We performed this test both on our Custom Loop Cooling as denoted above, and the Swiftech Drive X3 AIO. All fans were set to max speed for both test setups and tests.
Being that the Swiftech Drive X3 AIO that we tested was a 240mm version, which uses 2x120mm fans, it kept up fairly well with our full custom loop using a 360mm radiator and 3x120mm fans.
Swiftech Drive X3 AIO
Swiftech is proud to announce our latest advances in All-in-one Liquid Cooling CPU cooler: Swiftech Drive X3 AIO CPU cooler. The new X3 AIO series has received a great number of improvements which are all detailed below.
Also, please note that all Swiftech products including a Liquid Cooling radiator released since Q3-2018 (July 2018) are now following a new sizing and naming convention. The number in the product name now is the result of the multiplication of the number of fans (per side) and the size of the fan. For example, our dual 120 mm AIO that used to be named “H220” are now named “H240”.
What’s New?!
At the time of the release, two radiator sizes are available for dual 120mm fans and triple 120mm fans.
Swiftech is also releasing a new 120 mm fan design, that features:
Improved static pressure and maximum discharge
Lower operation noise level
Swiftech IRIS compatible addressable RGB’s built-into the frame of the fans
The Swiftech Drive X3 AIO CPU Cooler features aa fully redesigned patented radiator/reservoir/pump combo featuring a tempered DIY grade glass reservoir, and a leak-proof acrylic-free manifold design.
The new CPU waterblock, the Apogee™ SKF “LT”, which is based on the award winning Apogee SKF, Swiftech’s new flagship waterblock released in 2017. The apogee SKF “LT” features the exact same Skived Fins thermal engine. The waterblock housing features an acrylic-free design and 6x Swiftech IRIS addressable LED’s for endless customization. The retention hardware has been enhanced for an even easier and trouble-free installation, and it is compatible with all current desktop processors from Intel® and AMD.
Cooling Engine: 0.125 mm x 0.125 mm micro-fin array
A clear departure from all other AIO’s: the use of maintenance free Mayhem ultra-clear tubing, providing the overall custom looks and feel of the product: now, you can clearly see that your system is liquid cooled!
A new PWM and RGB controller: Swiftech IRIS ECO V2, which now features three customizable lighting effects allowing users to select effects and customize color and brightness.
Along with the inclusion of red, blue and green Mayhem color dyes, Swiftech is also proud to announce that all X3 AIO CPU coolers ship with the best coolant on the market: the Mayhem Pastel White Nanofluid Coolant.
Features & Benefits
| “From virtually silent to comfortable audible noise levels” | Our design objective for all Swiftech products is always to minimize the operating noise while preserving high thermal performance characteristics. At its lowest speed settings, our Drive X3 AIO cooling systems are virtually inaudible. At its maximum speed, it remains within comfortable audible noise levels. |
| “Plug-and-Play” | With pre-installed fans, and the new Apogee™ SKF “LT” mounting system, the Drive X3 AIO’s are probably the easiest AIO liquid cooling CPU Coolers to install bar none, and are even easier to setup than many high-end air coolers. |
| “Superior Thermal Performance” | Thanks to Apogee SKF Thermal Engine and the copper radiator, high static pressure Helix™ IRIS 120 mm fans, more powerful DC pump than any other AIO on the market, the Drive X3 AIO coolers deliver superior thermal performance to any comparably sized system on the market. |
| “Expandable/Customizable” |
The Swiftech Drive X series, including the new X3 series
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| “Automatic speed and lighting control right out of the box” | Speed control of fan and pump are PWM compliant, allowing the Drive X3 series to be recognized and controlled by the motherboard depending on CPU temperature just like any standard CPU cooler. The system includes a PWM controller allowing connection of up to 4 PWM devices (2 to 3 fans depending on model + the pump) which can then be controlled as one by the motherboard. For lighting control, the IRIS ECO controller also includes 3 |
| “Maintenance-free” | As shipped from our factory and installed as directed, the Drive X3 AIO CPU coolers require no maintenance for about 3 years. If upgraded by the user, the interval of time between refills will depend on how users implement their customized loop. |
| “Installation in any orientation” |
The radiator can be installed * Important note: when installed |
| “Best Case Compatibility” | Thanks to the location of the integrated pump & reservoir, the overall radiator length is in fact the shortest in its class of all AIO’s on the market. This will help to fit the Drive X3 AIO coolers in cases where most other AIO’s would not. |
| “Reliability” | Both fans and pump are rated for a 60,000 MTBF (Meantime Between Failures) |
| “Support” | With over 15 years of experience designing, manufacturing and setting up liquid cooling systems, Swiftech® customer service can assist you in setting up and troubleshooting your system 6 days a week, 12 hours a day. We are here to help! |
Content & Specifications
| Specifications | |
| Radiator with patent pending integrated pump and reservoir (1 each) | |
| Radiator body | |
| Material | Brass tubes, louvered copper fins |
| Body dimensions | 127 mm x 254 mm x 28 mm (H240X3) / 127 mm x 375 mm x 28 mm (H360X3) / |
| Fill-port thread class | G 1/4 |
| Barb fittings | Integrated swivel 90° elbows, 3/8″ (10mm) OD |
| Installation hardware |
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| Lighting type | Swiftech IRIS compatible ALED |
| Reservoir | |
| Material | Tempered Glass |
| Capacity | 70 ml |
| Lighting type | Swiftech IRIS compatible ALED |
| Pump | |
| Pump speed control | PWM |
| Pump Speed range | 1200 ~ 3000 RPM |
| Pump nominal voltage | 12 VDC |
| Pump nominal power | 6W |
| Max. Static Pressure | 2.8 mH₂O |
| Max. discharge | 11 l/mn |
| Redundant fail safe |
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| Pump Bearing type | Ceramic shaft, PTFE bearing |
| Pump Power connector | SATA |
| Pump RPM & PWM connector | Mini 4-pin |
| Pump MTBF | 60,000 hours |
| ROHS | Compliant |
| Helix™ IRIS Fan | |
| Dimensions | 120 mm x 120 mm x 25 mm |
| Speed control | PWM |
| Speed range | 900+/- 25% ~ 1800+/- 10% RPM |
| Airflow range | 24 ~ 60 CFM |
| Static pressure range | 0.61 ~ 2.35 mmH₂O |
| Noise level range | <16 ~ <32 dB/A |
| Nominal Voltage | 12 v |
| Nominal current | 0.2 A |
| Bearing Type | Z-axis |
| Connector | Mini 4-pin |
| MTBF | 60,000 hours |
| ROHS | Compliant |
| Apogee™ SKF “LT” Waterblock | |
| Housing material | Acetal |
| Base plate material | C110 copper |
| Cooling engine | 0.125mm x 0.125 micro-fin array |
| Barb fittings | Swivel elbows, 3/8″ (10mm) OD |
| Port thread | G1/4 standard |
| Installation hardware & processor + socket compatibility |
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| Lighting type | Swiftech IRIS compatible ALED |
| Tubing & Coolant | |
| Material | Mayhem non-plasticizing PVC tubing |
| Color | Clear |
| Dimensions | 5/8″ x 3/8″ (16/10mm) |
| Coolant | Pre-filled with Mayhem’s non-toxic Pastel Nanofluid Coolant |
| Clamps (4 each) | |
| Material | Black anodized aluminum |
| IRIS ECO V2 Controller (1 each) | |
| PWM Ports | 4 |
| RPM signal port | Channel 1 |
| ALED connectors | 3 |
| 2 pin connector | 1 |
| Power connector | SATA |
| PWM/RPM connector | Mini 4-pin |
| Installation hardware | Peel-off sticker, mounting screws & nuts |
| ROHS | Compliant |
| Tim-Mate 2, 1g syringe thermal compound | |
| Quick Installation Guide | |
Radiator Dimensions
D5 Creation