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Originally Posted by pHaestus
It seems to make sense to me to have 4 distinct categories when evaluating a kit:
1) Ease of use (entry level =no modification to case is necessary for installation; emphasis given here on "fool proof"; typical means a few fan holes; advanced means some CNC req'd)
2) Quality of mfg (Goop? Leaks? Cobbled together in basement or absolutely stunning?)
3) Performance (lowest CPU temp wins)
4) Quiet (lowest noise levels win)
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I think you should also consider performance when mix-and-matched.
A kit that performs better under the same conditions with an 'opposing philosophy' part in the loop is IMO not an exemplar of good design.
Although with the high likelyhood of compromise amongst most kits available, this may be acceptable.
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Originally Posted by unregistered
and I must admit that the Swiftech kits are NOT oriented to maximum performance, maximum installation convenience is the clear goal
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It's very possible that the German kits share that goal to an extent.