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Toms Hardware have a review of the Swiftech H220-X Liquid CPU Cooler, which combines the easy installation of closed loop with the expandability of open-loop cooling:
Read the review here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/swiftech-h220-x-liquid-cpu-cooler,4156.html
While ease-of-installation tops the list of why closed loop builders out-sell open loops, reduced maintenance is also a big factor for most buyers. Only the most die hard liquid cooling enthusiast could enjoy constantly checking coolant levels, topping them up, and flushing out algae growth when their coolant isn’t “toxic enough”. Regular users, including part-time enthusiasts, are better off with a system that doesn’t have evaporation holes or air exposure.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/swiftech-h220-x-liquid-cpu-cooler,4156.html