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The Hydro H100i GTX follows the same basic design as the H100i, featuring a 240mm radiator (25mm thick) and a low profile CPU block pump unit. The similarities between the GTX and the standard H100i finish there, though. It would appear that the GTX uses a completely different OEM design to the H100i, with design clues hinting that it is based on an Asetek design rather than the original’s CoolIT Systems design.
With the goal of simplifying the installation process, Corsair have chosen to pre-install the Intel retention plate. This is likely to make the installation process a little more complicated for those users who are looking to build an AMD based system, however it should not be a deal breaker.
The cold-plate itself is made from copper to facilitate heat transfer. Corsair have chosen to pre-apply the thermal paste, again with the aim of simplifying the installation process.
Corsair have chosen to use braided tubes to connect the CPU block and radiator which feel very good quality indeed. They are a good deal stiffer than the rubber tubes that we have seen previously, however they feel much more durable.
There is a mini-USB connector in the side of the CPU block which allows us to connect the cooler to our motherboard using a USB header. This enables the Corsair Link functionality of the cooler. We will go through this in more detail later on in the review. There are two fan sockets protruding from the block which let you connect the two fans to the cooler to enable Corsair Link functionality. It is worth noting that these would require fan splitters if you plan to add a pair of extra fans in a push-pull configuration.
Corsair Link can be downloaded from the Corsair website and takes the form of a software utility which lets us configure various aspects of the performance of the cooler. We are able to choose between quiet, balanced and performance modes for the fan, in addition to a fixed percentage (of max speed) or a custom curve, as well as quiet and performance modes for the pump.
The 240mm radiator is very similar to those we have seen in the past from Corsair. The only slight difference is the addition of a piece of grey trim which boasts the Corsair logo. This improves the radiator from an aesthetic point of view, and we understand that these are interchangeable and can be customised with different colours. Unfortunately Corsair do not include any other coloured trim with the unit.
Corsair include two SP120L fans with the cooler which are very good quality. They are very similar to the SP120 fans which Corsair sell separately, albeit slightly cheaper versions with added PWM functionality. These are 120mm models which spin up to 2,435 RPM.
Nice, although if you have the room and silence is an issue, looks like the H105 is the overall better choice if radiatior thickness isn’t an issue.
Thanks, I was wondering how this thing performed.
A quality tower cooler performs as well, cost less and never leaks coolant. It’s foolish to introduce liquids to a typical PC when HSFs perform just fine. These CLCs/AOIs are for the technically challenged who hasn’t done their homework.
got a h80i, it is quiet and cool, my friend thought it was a waste of money, then he came round to my house, had to get down on the floor to check that the pc was running. All In One coolers work well for me, pretty idiot proof and very quiet, will only fit AIO in future, not have the knowledge for a custom loop which might leak 🙁
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Yea because air coolers are incredibly technical to install……
got one of these fitted to the new rig, totally silent 🙂
the titan x is quiet, the case fan at the rear trying to dump heat out the back is anything but quiet 🙁
have ordered an aftermarket AIO cooler for the titan 🙂
lol. yea this guy must have been a rocket scientist to get that air cooler going.
In my first build I said to myself “Is now or never” so i jumped. I bought a 360 XPSC kit. It brings everything you need in order to achieve your first loop. Really straight forward installation and you just need to make sure everything is tight. You should go for it, man. It is an awesome ride.
looks to be an american product, for $500 so probably £500. the H80i AIO is about £85, so expect the xpsc kit would be better. how do you deal with draining the fluid every 12-18 months ?
as the self build kits can suffer from biofilm and need flushing
360 means that you will need 3 120mm (minimum) fans. So, 1st rule: every component means 120mm. So with the XPSC 360 you can liquid cooled up to 3 components. I currently cooled my cpu and my gpu. Everything stays cooled and nice. Personally I wouldn’t get involved with the colored coolant (dyers). Just use distilled water or the coolant provided by the kit. If you want some color in your loop your are better off with the colored tubing or UV reactive ones. Very old pic btw