Corsair H100 Review

Ace Modder · 28 Jul 2011 at 13:44

Hey guys

I cracked the whip and got the king of overclocking to bench the shiny new H100 sample from Corsair. The results were quite good.

The biggest shock is that the fans are much better than the H80 fans meaning the results are better than expected. This is the quiestest closed CPU loop we have used so far. WE used the stock thermal gunk, no 3rd party aftermarket paste was used. This was all test in an Antec 1200 case.

What really stands out is the fact that Rjkoneill normally doesn't like the closed retail kits as he is a massive fan of "proper" custom watercooling loops, but he is quite happy with the performance of this and would be willing to use it in his system.

Well a screen shot says a million words. 5GHz on a 2500k with fans on medium settings and it doesn't go above 77 degrees.

The stock will be arriving next week, so get your orders in now!

Corsair Hydro H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366/LGA2011/AM2/AM3) @ £94.99 inc VAT

Featuring a full 240mm radiator and two performance matched 120mm fans, the Corsair Hydro Series H100 extreme performance liquid CPU cooler is designed to deliver cooling performance that meets the needs of even the most demanding performance enthusiast.
The H100 fully supports Corsair Link Digital connections, so you can be in complete control of your cooling. Monitor a wide range of parameters, including pump speed, coolant temperature, and fan speed, and customize your own performance profiles*. (*Requires the Corsair Link Commander, sold separately). The low-profile integrated pump and cold plate includes push-button control so you can select the fan speed and cooling performance setup that best suits your needs. The cool blue LED display lets you know at a glance which profile is being used.

- Dual length 240mm radiator for increased surface area and cooling potential.
- Corsair Link™ Digital compatibility means that you can be in complete control of your cooling.
- Push-button fan control so you can select the fan speed and cooling performance that best suits your needs.
- Two all-new 120mm fans optimize static pressure and airflow for amazing performance.
- FEP tubing provides extraordinarily low coolant evaporation levels.
- A new improved micro-channel cold-plate design more efficiently transfers heat.
- Quick and easy installation brackets make it easier than ever to upgrade to watercooling.
- Includes mounting hardware compatible with all modern CPU socket designs
- Radiation Dimensions: 120mm x 275mm x 27mm
- Fan Dimensions: 120mm x 25mm
- Air Flow per Fan: 46 - 92 CFM
- Combined Fans Noise Level: 25 - 42 dBA

Only £94.99 inc VAT.

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jennidc · 30 Jul 2011 at 20:03

That looks very impressive - I'm thinking of updating my q6600 setup could you list the full setup including motherboard, ram and psu - as I might have to start saving to get this 5ghz setup.

Also would this fit into the Antec 300 Case I currently have

iguanoid · 1 Aug 2011 at 07:58

Can we have some results with the fans blazing at 100% please? Yes im sure its loud, but i live in the desert and its hitting alomst 50 degrees outside at lunchtimes, and only drops to 37 or so around 3am. I use headphones for my gaming so noise < maxed performance for me.

Cleeecooo · 1 Aug 2011 at 09:23

So why should I be shelling out £800 when this can do the same for £100?

Muel · 1 Aug 2011 at 09:40

Will this fit in an Antec 300 in the front with the HDD bays removed?

Will be interested to see how well it can handle the new BD chips.

Muel · 1 Aug 2011 at 09:41

Ace Modder said:
What really stands out is the fact that Rjkoneill normally doesn't like the closed retail kits as he is a massive fan of "proper" custom watercooling loops, but he is quite happy with the performance of this and would be willing to use it in his system.

WHAT?! Rjk hates these closed kits! I refer you to the project logs:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18170529

Code:

10. No H50/H70 under any circumstances. :p

Cleeecooo · 1 Aug 2011 at 10:07

Muel said:
Will this fit in an Antec 300 in the front with the HDD bays removed?

Will be interested to see how well it can handle the new BD chips.

Should fit

Muel said:
WHAT?! Rjk hates these closed kits! I refer you to the project logs:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18170529

Code:

10. No H50/H70 under any circumstances. :p

LOL!

Muel · 2 Aug 2011 at 07:00

Serious question, does this out perform a D14?

Rossdh · 2 Aug 2011 at 08:33

I'll let you know on Thursday

YiuKorochko · 3 Aug 2011 at 16:44

Think this will fit in the top of my Coolermaster CM 690 II case with Vengeance RAM? Some others are saying it's risky business.

Cleeecooo · 3 Aug 2011 at 17:53

YiuKorochko said:
Think this will fit in the top of my Coolermaster CM 690 II case with Vengeance RAM? Some others are saying it's risky business.

Just about. There's place in the bottom for a 240 i believe

YiuKorochko · 3 Aug 2011 at 18:24

Cleeecooo said:
Just about. There's place in the bottom for a 240 i believe

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Bottom I'm not sure. But there's space at the top, about 3.5 inches between the RAM and the screw area though the Maximus may have the RAM higher up.

If the radiator+fans for the H100 are 3" or less then I could install it in the top and insert the RAM afterwards.

Cleeecooo · 3 Aug 2011 at 18:31

Saw your other thread - go with a proper loop over this self enclosed crap

You have £300!

YiuKorochko · 3 Aug 2011 at 18:48

Cleeecooo said:
Saw your other thread - go with a proper loop over this self enclosed crap
You have £300!

Yes I have £300 but that's ALL I have. Apparently the H100 can cool the 2600k @4.5GHz sufficiently so there's no need building my own setup really.

Unless anyone's willing to help me figure it out?

jorzeh · 4 Aug 2011 at 09:15

YiuKorochko said:
Yes I have £300 but that's ALL I have. Apparently the H100 can cool the 2600k @4.5GHz sufficiently so there's no need building my own setup really.

Unless anyone's willing to help me figure it out?

It's not hard really, I'l help you if you need be.

Cleeecooo · 4 Aug 2011 at 12:12

YiuKorochko said:
Yes I have £300 but that's ALL I have. Apparently the H100 can cool the 2600k @4.5GHz sufficiently so there's no need building my own setup really.

Unless anyone's willing to help me figure it out?

A proper loop can cool your GPU aswell.

jorzeh said:
It's not hard really, I'l help you if you need be.

As will I, or even anyone on the forums

ArchAnGeL · 4 Aug 2011 at 13:09

YiuKorochko said:
Bottom I'm not sure. But there's space at the top, about 3.5 inches between the RAM and the screw area though the Maximus may have the RAM higher up.

If the radiator+fans for the H100 are 3" or less then I could install it in the top and insert the RAM afterwards.

The general set up for a 240 rad in the top of te CM690ii is that the fans go in the top park under the removable panel and the rad goes inside the case above the motherboard where the current 140mm fan is

YiuKorochko · 4 Aug 2011 at 13:10

jorzeh said:
It's not hard really, I'l help you if you need be.

Cleeecooo said:
A proper loop can cool your GPU aswell.
As will I, or even anyone on the forums

Okay, but will a proper loop cost more than the Corsair H100? I've just been notified of a pricing change in one of my bills in my new flat so I really don't even have the money to be sporting the H100 but I can take out other accessories from my build.

Cleeecooo · 4 Aug 2011 at 13:13

proper loop will be atleast £300

YiuKorochko · 4 Aug 2011 at 13:38

Cleeecooo said:
proper loop will be atleast £300

Ouch...