PERFORMANCE
Test Setup
Processor | Intel Core i7-3960X OC @ 4.4Ghz 1.35v |
Motherboards | ECS X79R-AX |
Cooling | Antec Kuhler H20 620, Intel RTS2011LC |
Power Supply | Antec Earthwatts Platinum 500W |
Memory | Kingston HyperX Genesis Quad-Channel DDR3-1600 |
Video Cards | Palit Jetstream GTX670 |
Hard Drive | Kingston HyperX SSD 120GB |
Operating System | Windows 7 64-bit SP1 |
For those not aware, the Core i7-3960X is a six-core processor from Intel that’s got loads of power but along that is some really high heat output. Many coolers out in the market right now make it a point to at least make their names famous by being able to cool a 3960X and in our tests we can see that we’re within acceptable levels. Intel’s thicker rad, faster fan and larger pump makes its presence felt giving a 2*C lead but with a thinner rad and overall profile the Antec Kuhler H2O 620 manages to tame our overclocked processor and we’re very impressed.