Corsair is focusing on the mITX market now. The Hydro H5 SF allows to end-user to install a high end quad core processor on their preferred mITX motherboard. Heck even overclock the processor without having to fear heat issues or enclosure compatibility as the unit is under 9cm in height. Yep that is low-profile for ya.

We are eagerly awaiting the new motherboard. If it takes to long to get one we will just use the setup as is, thus conducting the temperature tests on the ASUS Impact VII motherboard.

So a few warnings again for those that are opting to pick the Corsair Hydro H5 SF for their next build. No ASUS MAXIMUS VII Impact motherboards. If you own one of these, better look for another cooling solution, this will not work out of the box, unless Corsair provides a extra set of stand-offs that allow to raise the radiator shroud with an extra centimeter.

Secondly the usage of either heat spreaderless memory or low profile ones are required; again something to take into consideration before actually upgrading to this huge cooler.

This is one of them reviews were almost nothing goes as planned, feels a bit when doing die-hard overclocking where at first nothing works and it only starts to work out in the end.

At first glance the Corsair H5 SF has what it takes to cool down your precious processor. The dual function blower fan will draw heat away from the motherboard while pushing the air through the radiator fins. How much noise the H5 SF setup generates will also depend which processor is being used and the aft part of your case. Why the latter remark?  The heat has to get out of the case and your case better have some holes above the I/O bracket as shown in the below picture. So we have to take into consideration case compatibility too.

Corsair backs up the Hydro H5 SF with a 5 year warranty which is a good sign regarding good component choice. We are going to sign off here and await what passes through the mailbox in the upcoming days regarding mITX samples.

We wish to thank Pascal from Corsair who provided us with the Hydro H5 SF sample, kuddos for the trust man! The nutty crew from Tones that have supported the Shrimps throughout the years. We will be back with more!!