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Corsair H100i review
Posted by: Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 11/23/2012 08:47 AM [ 20 comment(s) ]
We test and review the all new Corsair H100i the updated cooler now is compatible with Corsair's LINK software. This allows you to program, customize and monitor this H100i Liquid Cooling solution.
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FoXkill
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 12:23 PM
I wonder weather using the 3770K is the best choice, as it is well documented that the heat problems are because of poor heat transfer from the silicon die to the IHS. Therefore any cooler will yield less than optimal results, because its not at fault for the poor temps...
I wonder weather using the 3770K is the best choice, as it is well documented that the heat problems are because of poor heat transfer from the silicon die to the IHS. Therefore any cooler will yield less than optimal results, because its not at fault for the poor temps...
BLEH!
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 12:56 PM
How does it compare to the NH-D14?
How does it compare to the NH-D14?
Hilbert Hagedoorn
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 12:59 PM
You know prior to testing I've been battling that very same question. But the fact remains that Ivy Bridge is what people buy -- and as such you want to know how these coolers perform on it.
We could use a Core i7 2600K instead, but these already are EOL. We could also use a 1000 EUR 6-core Core i7 3960X processor but again ... how many people do actually buy these processors ?
The vast majority of our readers will purchase the Core i7 37x0 series -- so this is what most of our readers are really interested in hence we took the top 4-core SKU -- it's just that Intel made things very complicated with their poor heat transfer design.
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Originally Posted by FoXkill
I wonder weather using the 3770K is the best choice, as it is well documented that the heat problems are because of poor heat transfer from the silicon die to the IHS. Therefore any cooler will yield less than optimal results, because its not at fault for the poor temps...
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We could use a Core i7 2600K instead, but these already are EOL. We could also use a 1000 EUR 6-core Core i7 3960X processor but again ... how many people do actually buy these processors ?
The vast majority of our readers will purchase the Core i7 37x0 series -- so this is what most of our readers are really interested in hence we took the top 4-core SKU -- it's just that Intel made things very complicated with their poor heat transfer design.
Dazz
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 01:11 PM
Think you could test this on a bulldozer processor, i am curious since there are so few reviews out there testing hetsinks and water cooling on such processors. I have seen people get 5GHz overclocking on them with the H100. However the i100 reviews are few and far between.
Think you could test this on a bulldozer processor, i am curious since there are so few reviews out there testing hetsinks and water cooling on such processors. I have seen people get 5GHz overclocking on them with the H100. However the i100 reviews are few and far between.
GeniusPr0
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 01:42 PM
IB also naturally just runs hotter. It's not JUST the TIM.
And btw, my 3770K sucks and needs 1.3v+ for 4.6Ghz.
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Originally Posted by Hilbert Hagedoorn
You know prior to testing I've been battling that very same question. But the fact remains that Ivy Bridge is what people buy -- and as such you want to know how these coolers perform on it.
We could use a Core i7 2600K instead, but these already are EOL. We could also use a 1000 EUR 6-core Core i7 3960X processor but again ... how many people do actually buy these processors ? The vast majority of our readers will purchase the Core i7 37x0 series -- so this is what most of our readers are really interested in hence we took the top 4-core SKU -- it's just that Intel made things very complicated with their poor heat transfer design. |
And btw, my 3770K sucks and needs 1.3v+ for 4.6Ghz.
PinchedNerve
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 01:58 PM
I have the H100 & a 3770k. My temps were slightly higher vs. your baseline running prime 95 with my Mobo's default turbo mode hitting 4.1 ghz & the middle fan mode running. I would guess the middle fan mode is balanced. I did hear some fans speed up but I didn't investigate which fans sped up so I don't know if it was the radiator fans or not.
Apparently I bought this right before the H100i was released. Is the major difference between the H100 & H100i a smarter fan controller & how the fans are manually adjusted?
I have the H100 & a 3770k. My temps were slightly higher vs. your baseline running prime 95 with my Mobo's default turbo mode hitting 4.1 ghz & the middle fan mode running. I would guess the middle fan mode is balanced. I did hear some fans speed up but I didn't investigate which fans sped up so I don't know if it was the radiator fans or not.
Apparently I bought this right before the H100i was released. Is the major difference between the H100 & H100i a smarter fan controller & how the fans are manually adjusted?
IPlayNaked
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 02:14 PM
I think the biggest difference is the tubing. The new tubing is more flexible.
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I have the H100 & a 3770k. My temps were slightly higher vs. your baseline running prime 95 with my Mobo's default turbo mode hitting 4.1 ghz & the middle fan mode running. I would guess the middle fan mode is balanced. I did hear some fans speed up but I didn't investigate which fans sped up so I don't know if it was the radiator fans or not.
Apparently I bought this right before the H100i was released. Is the major difference between the H100 & H100i a smarter fan controller & how the fans are manually adjusted? |
SLI-756
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 02:28 PM
Throw a couple of noctua f 12s on this coupled with some of the best TIM money can buy and you'd see up to a -5C load temp difference i'd imagine, or around -3 when highly OCed.
Throw a couple of noctua f 12s on this coupled with some of the best TIM money can buy and you'd see up to a -5C load temp difference i'd imagine, or around -3 when highly OCed.
Mraz
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 02:28 PM
Will there be a h80i review, cuz I'm really wondering would it be worth upgrading from H80 to H80i?
Will there be a h80i review, cuz I'm really wondering would it be worth upgrading from H80 to H80i?
cowie
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 02:41 PM
I hope they fixed the h100i so the block top/cover does not fall off, it breaks the plastic sides off so easy on the h100.
I hope they fixed the h100i so the block top/cover does not fall off, it breaks the plastic sides off so easy on the h100.
hallryu
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 06:35 PM
Not had time to read the whole thing yet, how does it compare to the old H100?
Not had time to read the whole thing yet, how does it compare to the old H100?
Taint3dBulge
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 07:04 PM
Wow great review.. Im going to be getting a new water cooler soon, but not sure if I want this, or the Thermaltake CLW0217 Water 2.0 Extreme...
Is there ever going to be a review on the Thermaltake?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106190
Wow great review.. Im going to be getting a new water cooler soon, but not sure if I want this, or the Thermaltake CLW0217 Water 2.0 Extreme...
Is there ever going to be a review on the Thermaltake?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106190
TheSarge
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 11:30 PM
Too bad it's not a quad fan (push-pull) configuration. That would make it a must-have for me.
Too bad it's not a quad fan (push-pull) configuration. That would make it a must-have for me.
hallryu
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Posted on: 11/23/2012 11:34 PM
Just put two more fans on it. That's what I did with the H100. 
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Too bad it's not a quad fan (push-pull) configuration. That would make it a must-have for me.
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aayman_farzand
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Posted on: 11/24/2012 12:55 AM
Good review.
Noticed a small grammatical error here:
"After installing free to download LINK software you may monitoring efficiency, temperatures, control the fan RPM a large range of variables really."
Good review.
Noticed a small grammatical error here:
"After installing free to download LINK software you may monitoring efficiency, temperatures, control the fan RPM a large range of variables really."
Athlonite
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Posted on: 11/25/2012 03:00 PM
this little bit in the review made me ROFL lots
"We now see Core i7 3770K @ 4600 GHz with 1.3 volts"
Really that would have to be the all time world record for the next twenty or so years wouldn't it I mean when is the last time you saw a CPU doing 4.6THz (yes that's TeraHertz) it just make the mind boggle at what you get upto during a review Hilbert it truly does
this little bit in the review made me ROFL lots
"We now see Core i7 3770K @ 4600 GHz with 1.3 volts"
Really that would have to be the all time world record for the next twenty or so years wouldn't it I mean when is the last time you saw a CPU doing 4.6THz (yes that's TeraHertz) it just make the mind boggle at what you get upto during a review Hilbert it truly does
Athlonite
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Posted on: 11/25/2012 03:04 PM
oh and Nice review but I'm with Dazz can we see some results for AMD CPU's please either of the 81xx/83xx CPU's will do
oh and Nice review but I'm with Dazz can we see some results for AMD CPU's please either of the 81xx/83xx CPU's will do
sykozis
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Posted on: 11/25/2012 04:30 PM
Yes, 3770K is the best option in this case. Heat will move more quickly to a cooler surface so, if it can keep the temperature of a 3770K under control, it will be as or more effective on other processors that don't have the same thermal issues.
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I wonder weather using the 3770K is the best choice, as it is well documented that the heat problems are because of poor heat transfer from the silicon die to the IHS. Therefore any cooler will yield less than optimal results, because its not at fault for the poor temps...
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Wanny
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Posted on: 11/25/2012 04:36 PM
I will probably grab this.
I will probably grab this.
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Thanks for review!
very tempting kit, would love to get it for next rig.