Swiftech APOGEE GTZ

CONCLUSION

To be 100% honest, when I first read about the new APOGEE GTZ and saw the performance charts, I was expecting a bit more performance out of it. But if you take into consideration the added flow restriction of the block and the fact that I'm using an old MCP655 from when they were first released, gaining an additional 2°C is no small feat in its self. It speaks tons for Swiftech's engineering staff.

As I mentioned earlier, a higher pressure pump should net even better performance over what we're already getting, but that's for another review down the road.

I can't say enough about the retention system. It is simple to work with (after the back plate is installed the first time) and it makes for getting consistent installs a breeze. And last but not least, there's the new CNC machined Delrin top which takes the worry out of mixing metals in your loop (at least for the CPU block).

One last thought though, I'd really like to see Gabe and crew come out with a few different nozzles for the top to see if it's possible to fine tune it a bit more for dual or quad core CPU's.

Pros:

+  Great Performance
+  Extra Headroom For Overclocking
+  Delrin top removes aluminum from system (no mixed metals)
+  Fantastic retaining system (even if you do have to remove the mother board)
+  Excellent craftsmanship

Cons:

-  Price is a little on the high side, but as they say, you get what you pay for.

Final Score: of 9 out of 10 and the Bjorn3D.com Seal Of Approval.