Corsair's latest installation method is preferred, however, as the magnetic mounting plate really speeds things up, so it's a shame Antec hasn't upped its game in this arena.ĭouble radiators are less versatile than the single ones found in the H80i and Kühler 920, but support for half height 240mm radiators is something common now in even budget ATX chassis, so this is becoming less of an issue. The plastic parts of it, like the backplate and clip for the mounting plate, also feel a little flimsy, but we can't deny that it provides a secure mount. While we've gotten used to this, if only through repeated exposure, it can be a little fiddly at first as there are initially quite a few bits and pieces to deal with. None of the cables are modular, unlike with the H100i, but Antec does provide a bag of zip ties to help with tidying the wiring.Ĭompatible with all the usual Intel and AMD sockets, the 1220 sports the regular clip and screw based Asetek mounting system. Finally, a USB header can be used to hook up the cooler to your motherboard, allowing you to control it via supplied software. Antec supplies two fans with the 1220, but the fan cable has an extra three pin connection should you wish to add a second pair.

A standard three pin connector provides power to the unit, while a separate fan cable allows you to connect up to four fans. The dense set of fins on the radiator provides a healthy amount of surface area for cooling too.Įmerging from the pump unit is also the 1220's series of cables.

The tubing itself is similar to that on the H100i, as it's solid and thick yet still flexible. This is then connected via two rubber tubes to a half height 240mm radiator which completes the loop.

The flat, circular copper baseplate, which comes with pre-applied thermal paste, is attached to the pump unit. The design of the 1220 is run of the mill for a closed loop cooler, and Antec has chosen to stick with Asetek for manufacturing duties (so at least it won't get sued).

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