Swiftech H240-X VS NZXT Kraken X62

[Artonn]

I'm not going to expand my cooling system or anything, I just want a non-maintenance water cooler. W
Which would would be the best choice for me?

Also the light in the kraken is really captureing my attention.
1. Swiftech H240-X
2. NZXT Kraken X62

 

[Herc08]

A lot of people say the Swiftech H240-X is the better choice as they use better products.

However, as a x62 owner, I have no complaints about it. At least now. At first I had to go back and forth with NZXT to get it working. Had a bunch of beta releases for CAM. After that it is working just fine. I did replace the stock fans with my Noctua A-14 (paid $40 for them, couldn't just let them sit there). My temps have not hit more than 70c using the Fixed mode. I'm always using a i7-6700K.

 

[Artonn]

A lot of people say the Swiftech H240-X is the better choice as they use better products.

However, as a x62 owner, I have no complaints about it. At least now. At first I had to go back and forth with NZXT to get it working. Had a bunch of beta releases for CAM. After that it is working just fine. I did replace the stock fans with my Noctua A-14 (paid $40 for them, couldn't just let them sit there). My temps have not hit more than 70c using the Fixed mode. I'm always using a i7-6700K.

That sounds great, what is fixed mode?

 

[Herc08]

Fixed mode is the balance between high fan speed and actually cooling your CPU. You also have silent mode, which will cause the fans to not run so fast, but also not cooling your CPU down. Then performance mode is the highest fan speed possible, but your CPU is cool...

 

[jared426]

Hey, I just saw this thread. Funny enough I own the H240-x and after about 3 years of usage one of the fans died on me today. I'm actually getting a Kraken x62 today. If you're thinking of going with swiftech I'd chose another model that actually has metal threaded fittings (H240-x Presitege). When I was installing the H240-x one of the tubes that is zip tied to the water block came lose and I lost a quite a bit of liquid. It lasted 3 years with zero maintenance though. I just want the x62 because it looks really cool, its sealed and I have no plans to expand water cooling with an AIO. Did you happen to get the x62?