Antec Vortex View 360 is a new generation liquid cooling model prepared for high-end systems with its 9th generation Asetek pump, 5-inch IPS screen and 360 mm radiator structure. In this review, we take a closer look at Antec Vortex View 360’s box contents, assembly process, display and fan control options offered with iUnity software, pump sound, cabling structure and temperature tests performed with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.
Purchasing options Fine account Antec official site Antec Vortex View 360 draws attention with its silent pump structure and screen Antec, with its return to the Turkish market, introduces case, power supply and liquid cooling products. brought it together with users again. Antec Vortex View 360, one of the new products of the brand, was the guest of the Technopat review table with its 360 mm radiator structure, 9th generation Asetek pump and large screen on the pump block.
The box of Vortex View 360 includes the user manual, accessory box, mounting parts, USB connection equipment and the liquid cooling itself. The product comes largely ready-made out of the box. The three fans on the radiator are pre-installed. Therefore, users do not need to mount the fans one by one on the radiator. Thermal paste is also ready on the copper contact surface. There is a 5-inch IPS screen on the pump block.
The word View in the name of the product also comes from this screen. The system sees this screen as a second monitor. Users can place processor and graphics card temperatures, usage rates, frequency information, photos or GIFs here. The lighting behind the screen also creates a soft light effect inside the case. Asetek’s 9th generation platform is used on the pump side of the cooler. There is almost no pump noise. At first start-up, a brief sound of liquid and air bubbles is heard, then the pump sound almost disappears.
The main sound heard in the system comes from the case fans. Antec Vortex View 360’s fans do not have RGB lighting. The visual side of the product is limited to the display and backlight on the pump block. There is no option to connect fans directly to the motherboard’s RGB system or to different RGB controllers in the case. This distinction clarifies the product for users who expect liquid cooling with a fully RGB fan.
On the cabling side, the USB hub that Antec added to the box draws attention. This part provides the Type-C connection required for the display using the USB 3.0 connection on the motherboard. This makes it easier to introduce the screen to the system even on old motherboards. On motherboards with a single USB 3.0 header, a solution can be found without completely disabling the USB 3.0 connection of the case. Since the motherboard used in the review had two USB 3.0 outputs, there was no need for an additional output on the hub.
A simple structure was preferred in the mounting kit for both Intel and AMD systems. There aren’t many separate brackets included in the box. It is compatible with Intel and AMD sockets via the motherboard back plate, connection feet and screw structure. The AM5 assembly uses the existing backplate on the motherboard. In Intel systems, the back plate that comes out of the box comes into play. There is also a small adjustment margin on the pump block.
In cases where the block does not fit fully to the back plate, the screw points can be moved slightly in or out. For AMD processors, it is recommended to install the hoses facing the RAM side, and for Intel processors, it is recommended to mount them downwards. The rotatable structure of the screen allows the image to be used in the correct position even if the mounting direction changes. In the review, liquid cooling Antec Flux Rear was mounted on the case.
The case has two 14 cm fans on the front, one 14 cm fan on the back, and two fans at the bottom that blow air into the system. When the radiator is placed on the upper part, the hot air on the processor side is blown out by three fans. The power supply is positioned at the bottom and the power cable is routed through an internal connection extending to the back of the case. During assembly, the cables of the radiator fans were connected to the CPU fan port through a single connection, and the pump connection was connected to the relevant pump head.
The process takes less time when the fan cables are connected before assembly. It is also possible to connect the cables after the radiator is installed, but it is difficult because the access area is limited. The product is controlled with Antec’s software called iUnity. Screen content, backlight and fan speeds can be adjusted via the software. Technical information such as processor and graphics card usage, temperature values and frequencies can be displayed on the interface.
If the user wishes, he can also put a photo or GIF on the screen instead of system information. In the performance tests, an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor was used in the system. In the CPU-Z stress test, the processor reached an average temperature of 95.2 degrees and a maximum of 96.1 degrees under 100 percent load. In the Cinebench single-core test, an average of 67.9 degrees and a maximum of 80.6 degrees were measured.
In the Cinebench multi-core test, the processor operated at 96 degrees. In game tests, temperatures remained lower than synthetic loads. In Counter-Strike 2, the processor ran at an average of 75.1 degrees and a maximum of 77.8 degrees. While the average temperature was measured as 79.8 degrees in the ARC Raiders test, the maximum temperature increased to 88.1 degrees. The fact that the noise heard especially on the pump side remains low is one of the striking aspects of the product for users who want to establish a quiet system.
While the temperature values of 360 mm liquid cooling devices are often close to each other, the difference in pump noise and vibration becomes more evident in the usage experience. 6-year comprehensive warranty There is also an important detail that attracts attention on the warranty side. While some competing liquid cooling models in the same price segment with a removable screen offer a longer warranty for the main system, the warranty period for the display module can be kept shorter.
In Antec Vortex View 360, this distinction is not made; The entire system, including the screen, is covered by a 6-year warranty. This stands out as an important advantage, especially in terms of long-term use and product reliability. Antec Vortex View 360 purchasing options
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