Conclusion
Even though CoolIT didn’t pioneer the use of closed system water cooling systems, they have marketed their products in such a way that customers are starting to take notice. The usual stigmas of installing a liquid-filled product into one’s system have been largely mitigated by the high quality construction of units like the ECO. Meanwhile the hackle-raising prospect of installing even a basic custom loop isn’t even necessary due to CoolIT’s laughably easy installation process.
Naturally, when reviewing a lower end integrated water cooling solution parallels will always be drawn with the better air coolers on the market. In this case the ECO really does tend to come out ahead. This is mostly because air coolers literally live and die at the whim of your internal case airflow. If you have anything but the best of the best in terms of air movement within your enclosure, a relatively simple product like the ECO will likely be an extremely competitive choice. You also won’t have to worry about excessive amounts of fan noise either.
There is no denying the fact that CoolIT’s pint-sized unit is outperformed by the Corsair H50. Sometimes the gap between the two is only marginal –especially when both units’ stock fans are used – but it is more than obvious that the H50’s radiator is simply more efficient at whisking away heat. However, this isn’t an outright recommendation for the H50 since it blows hot air into your case while the ECO sucks hot air out. This is a huge distinction between the two and one which tends to tip the scale in CoolIT’s favour.
With prices for the ECO hitting below $70 USD, we believe there is tons of value here. This really is one of the best ways to get a cooling solution that offers excellent performance without having to spend a fortune. Cooling performance against the competition may not be quite what we were hoping but the ECO’s all-round poise coupled with its easy installation and heat-exhausting nature does make it a Dam Good Value in our books.
Pros:
- Easy yet secure Installation
- Compact
- Intel 775, 1156 and 1366 mounting equipment included
- AMD mounting equipment included
- Good cooling performance
- Very good fan
- Great price
- Low Noise Pump
Cons:
- Underpowered pump
- Slightly less effective as the Corsair H50 in apples to apples testing
Conclusion
Even though CoolIT didn’t pioneer the use of closed system water cooling systems, they have marketed their products in such a way that customers are starting to take notice. The usual stigmas of installing a liquid-filled product into one’s system have been largely mitigated by the high quality construction of units like the ECO. Meanwhile the hackle-raising prospect of installing even a basic custom loop isn’t even necessary due to CoolIT’s laughably easy installation process.
Naturally, when reviewing a lower end integrated water cooling solution parallels will always be drawn with the better air coolers on the market. In this case the ECO really does tend to come out ahead. This is mostly because air coolers literally live and die at the whim of your internal case airflow. If you have anything but the best of the best in terms of air movement within your enclosure, a relatively simple product like the ECO will likely be an extremely competitive choice. You also won’t have to worry about excessive amounts of fan noise either.
There is no denying the fact that CoolIT’s pint-sized unit is outperformed by the Corsair H50. Sometimes the gap between the two is only marginal –especially when both units’ stock fans are used – but it is more than obvious that the H50’s radiator is simply more efficient at whisking away heat. However, this isn’t an outright recommendation for the H50 since it blows hot air into your case while the ECO sucks hot air out. This is a huge distinction between the two and one which tends to tip the scale in CoolIT’s favour.
With prices for the ECO hitting below $70 USD, we believe there is tons of value here. This really is one of the best ways to get a cooling solution that offers excellent performance without having to spend a fortune. Cooling performance against the competition may not be quite what we were hoping but the ECO’s all-round poise coupled with its easy installation and heat-exhausting nature does make it a Dam Good Value in our books.
Pros:
- Easy yet secure Installation
- Compact
- Intel 775, 1156 and 1366 mounting equipment included
- AMD mounting equipment included
- Good cooling performance
- Very good fan
- Great price
- Low Noise Pump
Cons:
- Underpowered pump
- Slightly less effective as the Corsair H50 in apples to apples testing
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