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Corsair Hydro H100 CPU Cooler Review

Cooling/Water Cooling by leeghoofd @ 2011-11-21

One of the main remarks we had when testing all the different all in one cooling solutions was the size of the radiator, which limited the heat dissipation. Secondly the modern units generate a fair amount of noise, if it's user opted for maximum cooling capacity. A bigger radiator increases the cooling surface, thus logically should aid in lowering the processor temps. Another big plus is that it allows for more fans to be used, which can spin slower and yet have the same or better cooling capacity then it's single or dual 120mm fan solutions. A while ago Corsair bundled forces with CoolIT, to manufacture it's latest generation of Hydro coolers. And the feedback from it's numerous users resulted finally in a 240mm rad version baptized the Hydro 100.

Noise Measurement

4 fan testing :

We tested the H100 in a 4 fan configuration. Being installed in the Xigmatek Elysium case. The i7 970 ES CPU ran a bit cooler (0.5-1°C). This implies that the Corsair/CoolIT engineers did a good job. Perfectly matching the fans and the fan speed algorythm (linked to the cooling fluids temperature). With 4 fans in push and pull configuration, the total unit size becomes pretty big and not many cases will be compatible anymore. The clearance from the souped up H100 unit will be not sufficient as the setup becomes almost 8 cms thick.

Noise measurement :

As we mentioned already a few times before, the H100 runs quieter than the H80 at the same selected fan speed mode. It's still audible compared to high end watercooling loops. But far less irritating then any of it's predecessors.

The pump noise is similar to the H60/80 version... almost inaudible

Wrap up time...

Comment from Teemto @ 2011/11/21

I upgraded my H70 for a H100 a while back and can only recommend it.
I use it to cool my main gaming PC (1090T).
The 3-way button is easy to use. Cooling performance is better than the H70 and with less noise. Mounting the unit on the CPU is also much easier.
And it's prepared for use with corsair link commander.

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