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To test the performance of the Corsair H60, we built a powerful Z77 based system to push the cooler to its limits. It features an Intel Core i7-3770K which was overclocked to 4.7 GHz using a core voltage of 1.3 V.
Test System
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K
- Motherboard: ASRock Z77E-ITX
- Memory: 8 GB Mushkin Blackline 1333 MHz
- Thermal Paste: Arctic Cooling MX-2
- Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 7950
- Graphics Card (noise tests): HIS Radeon HD 5550 Silence
Software
- Prime 95 (64-bit)
- CPUID Hardware Monitor
- Corsair Link V2.2.0
For our temperature tests we loaded the system for 15 minutes using Prime 95 and recorded the CPU temperature using CPUID HWMonitor. We then restarted the system and left it idling at the desktop for 15 minutes before recording temperatures. Room temperature was maintained at 18 degrees Celsius for the duration of the tests.
The H60 performs well in these tests, showing how much cooling potential it has. It managed to handle the heat of our overclocked i7-3770K well although it was outperformed by the more expensive models in the range.
Nice looking cooler for the price. ideal for my next system build.
Thats going to sell well, no doubt about it.
ive ordered one, thanks for the review.
these are great coolers, I already have one and it holds my 3770k at 50c under load at default clock speeds. I dont overclock.
The H series of coolers is great. The H60 is ideal for those who dont want to overclock or those who only have modest requirements for overclocking without too much voltage added.
Just ordered mine for $59 CDN.
Looks good for $50 less than the H80i.