Corsair Hydro H80i GT Liquid CPU Cooler Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging & Bundle3. The Corsair Hydro H80i GT4. Installing the Corsair Hydro H80i GT5. Testing Methodology and Overclocking6. Thermal Performance7. Acoustic Performance8. Closing Thoughts9. View All Pages

The Hydro H80i GT is set to strengthen Corsair's lineup of liquid coolers available for the enthusiast audience.  While we are happy to see Corsair expanding their range, we wonder how many enthusiasts will opt for a a 120mm radiator cooler when the vast majority of cases support 240mm models. As we know these offer considerably better cooling performance.

The build quality of the H80i GT is stellar and is one of the best built coolers we have ever analysed.  Corsair have further refined the mounting mechanism of the cooler which is extremely easy to install. In fact, even the least experienced users should have no trouble whatsoever.

Corsair include two of their quality SP120L fans with the unit, which are PWM models.  These are speed controlled, allowing for an excellent balance between cooling performance and acoustics.  The addition of Corsair Link to speed control the fans and pump is great for those looking to build a high-performance, or very quiet system.

The Corsair Hydro H80i GT is available from Overclockers UK for £79.99 inc VAT.  At this price, we feel that it offers reasonable value for money, however we would recommend upgrading to the H100i GTX if you are willing to spend an extra £20 and have the space available in your chassis.

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Pros:

• Reasonable cooling performance.
• Excellent build quality.
• Simple installation process.
• Corsair Link software.

Cons:

• 240mm coolers offer better performance.

KitGuru says: Another decent cooler from Corsair which offers solid performance for a 120mm unit.

 

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