Antec Kuhler H2O 1250 CPU Cooler Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging and Bundle3. The Antec Kuhler H20 1250 CPU Cooler4. Installing the Antec Kuhler H20 1250 CPU Cooler5. Testing Methodology6. Thermal Performance7. Acoustic Performance8. Closing Thoughts9. View All Pages

Antec provide a detailed installation guide with the Kuhler 1250 which guides us through the installation process. We will be documenting the installation process on an Intel Socket 2011 motherboard.

Firstly we have to position the arms on the retention ring so that they are in the ‘Intel’ position, securing them into place with four rubber tabs.

Then we can attach this to the CPU block by twisting it onto the bottom of the CPU block.

Finally, we can secure the CPU block down to the motherboard using the four provided thumbscrews.  Overall, the installation process is one of the simplest we've encountered and was extremely quick, too.

There is a software utility bundled with the cooler which can be installed from the supplied CD.  This is basic compared to what we've seen from the likes of Corsair, however it does let us set the fan speed or choose between two profiles (silent and extreme).  There is also an option to adjust the colour of the LED light which is integrated into the top of the CPU block.

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