Self-contained liquid CPU coolers are no longer a niche product, as the market now proves - and, it's for good reason. Their price often enables those who would have otherwise purchased a higher-end air cooler to jump on board, and thanks to both their simplicity and popularity, many vendors have joined the party as well. There's a lot of competition, and such coolers are now more affordable than ever.

While many vendors have begun offering these coolers, there are few that have been catering to cooling products as long as Thermaltake. Despite its huge product portfolio, the company's motto remains "CoolAll Your Life". That might sound like horrible translation, but it gets the point across.

The company recently released its "WATER2.0" series, aiming to give enthusiasts three levels of cooling effectiveness to choose from; Performer, Pro and Extreme. The latter doesn't seem to be pushed too hard, as it's difficult to find in stock. Performer and Pro are readily available, however, and to kill two birds with one stone, we're taking a look at both of them here.