Antec Kühler H2O 950 Liquid Cooler

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Fits better than expected, easy cabling.
Build Quality, Performance, Zero Clearance Issues, LED RGB Light, Dual Fan Solution (Push & Pull), Easy Installation, GRID Control Software, 3 Years Warranty, Price (For Some)
Solid construction, decent cooling performance, few points of failure, great lighting system, simple control software, easy to install, innovative mounting solution, whisper quiet below 1300 RPM

Cons:

Soso performance, fiddly installation
BuiltIn Fan (Can't Be Replaced), Noise Levels (Performance Mode)

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Last revision on December 25, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Fits better than expected, easy cabling
Build Quality, Performance, Zero Clearance Issues, LED RGB Light, Dual Fan Solution (Push & Pull), Easy Installation, GRID Control Software, 3 Years Warranty, Price (For Some)
Solid construction, decent cooling performance, few points of failure, great lighting system, simple control software, easy to install, innovative mounting solution, whisper quiet below 1300 RPM

Reviewers Didn't Like

Soso performance, fiddly installation
BuiltIn Fan (Can't Be Replaced), Noise Levels (Performance Mode)
Potentially polarizing aesthetics, Too noisy at higher fan settings, Grid software must be running to keep custom settings, bulky end tanks might limit fitment, integrated fan can't be chaged

Expert reviews and ratings

Re-engineering computer hardware is an expensive and time-consuming process. That's why the technology usually evolves gradually, rather than in fits and starts; great leaps are risky. When you do something novel, it needs to be for a good reason. When...

By Maximum PC on July 24, 2014

Antec had some big shoes to fill with the Kühler H20 950, and while it hasn't quite bettered the awesome Kühler H20 920, the new model does match the similarly-priced H75 while also offering software fan control, and it keeps within reach of the H80i...

By Bit-tech.net on April 03, 2014

The best coolingperformance is achieved by using the Corsair H100i, a watercoolingkit that can be controlled to the smallest of details by enthusiasts thanks to the included Corsair Link software. The NZXT Kraken X61 cools about the same - better when...

By uk.hardware.info on April 04, 2015

Since when we tested the KUHLER H2O 650 we saw that it came quite close to the KUHLER H2O 920 we had no doubt that the new 950 would perform even better but things are not so black and white in this case. Yes the KUHLER H2O 950 does manage to outperform...

By NikkTech on July 03, 2014

In our comparison tables, you can find test results regarding 47 recent air and...

By Ocaholic on July 02, 2014

Antec is a company that likes to keep moving. From cases to power supplies to all-in-one coolers, Antec applies the out with the old and in with the new mantra to all its products. With that in mind and the two years since Antec debuted the Kuhler 620...

By HardOCP on February 05, 2014

The Antec KÜHLER H2O 950 Liquid CPU Cooler is virtually identical to the 650, except the 950 comes with an extra 120mm fan, thicker radiator and GRID software. The 950 costs a little more than the 650, but it still affordable considering what's included....

By 3dGameMan on January 06, 2014

If you can get past the odd look, the Antec Kuhler H2O 950 is a solid cooler with great performance and...

By Pureoverclock on December 31, 2013

Mal abgesehen von den leicht surrenden Lüftern bei hoher Umdrehungsgeschwindigkeit gibt es an der neuen Komplett-Wasserkühlung-Lösung von Antec nichts zu bemängeln. Bei der Verarbeitungsqualität hat sich der Hersteller keine Patzer erlaubt, die...

By Gamezoom.net on June 18, 2015

Schon langer hatten wir ein Auge auf die Komplett-Wasserkuhlungen aus dem Hause Antec geworfen. Das kleinere Modell mit der Bezeichnung 950 soll bei einer guten Performance gleichzeitig empfindliche Ohren besanftigen. Die grobere Variante in Form der...

By AwardFabrik on April 29, 2015

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