Corsair revisits CPU cooling: introducing the Hydro Series H50

[Rayce185]

Could someone post results between a push-pull TRUE and a push-pull H50 using the same fans, please?

[Ender17]

Could someone post results between a push-pull TRUE and a push-pull H50 using the same fans, please?

updated with results for push-pull on H50

[vengance_01]

If its cheap enough, I might have to pick one up. My Antec 300 is a good case for it with the top 140mm exhaust fan.

[Leeghoofd]

updated with results for push-pull on H50

Think you are pretty happy with it

For all users , like with all WC units plz make sure ya mobo get's enough air flow to cool eg the NB, PWM's, rams etc... Small eg , the Asus Gene II's IOH got up to 90°C with the H50 unit. With a TRUE the IOH got up to 65°C under load. I installed an Antec Cool Spot, kept IOH temps under 65°C

Any pics mate from ya install ?

[Ender17]

Think you are pretty happy with it

For all users , like with all WC units plz make sure ya mobo get's enough air flow to cool eg the NB, PWM's, rams etc... Small eg , the Asus Gene II's IOH got up to 90°C with the H50 unit. With a TRUE the IOH got up to 65°C under load. I installed an Antec Cool Spot, kept IOH temps under 65°C

Any pics mate from ya install ?

will post some pics shortly
don't you think the IOH temps could be from the hot air being drawn into the case?

[Leeghoofd]

No it's pure lack of airflow at that spot. Case is closed, cool air drawn in via the front via 2 x 120mm fans,.being sucked out by 2 x 120 on top... with the Antec spot (at L setting) cooler temps drop after a few mins... Same with the TRUE, it blows some air over it which is enough...

[mav2000]

Pics of the test setup would be great specially the push pull..

[Ender17]

Pics of the test setup would be great specially the push pull..

not much to see, but here you go

[mav2000]

Thanks was wondering if it was better to mount it upfront with the same push pull config and leave the rear fan as a outflow?

[Ender17]

Thanks was wondering if it was better to mount it upfront with the same push pull config and leave the rear fan as a outflow?

the fans are blowing out
read my configuration details

[Cooper]

updated with results for push-pull on H50

So push-pull results in higher CPU temp then single fan

btw how is the fan noise on low and medium settings ? Is it audible ?

[Ender17]

So push-pull results in higher CPU temp then single fan

btw how is the fan noise on low and medium settings ? Is it audible ?

on push-pull, the rear fans are blowing out
on single fan, the rear fan is blowing in as Corsair suggests - note the higher system temp

[mav2000]

Sorry missed that, with the fans blowing out, I think it makes more sense...

BTW Redbeard, what news on launching this in India?>?

[jameskelsey]

I'm considering upgrading to this for my unlocked Phenom II 550BE. Does anybody know what Corsair is going to charge for the AMD adapter? Has anybody tested this with a Phenom II because I've heard they can become unstable above 55c when OC'ed? They perform better when cool. I see all the testing with i7's but how do they perform at lower temps like with the Phenom II against a True or Megahalem cooler?

[roofsniper]

the amd adapter is free, you just have to tell corsair that you want it.

[Leeghoofd]

I'm considering upgrading to this for my unlocked Phenom II 550BE. Does anybody know what Corsair is going to charge for the AMD adapter? Has anybody tested this with a Phenom II because I've heard they can become unstable above 55c when OC'ed? They perform better when cool. I see all the testing with i7's but how do they perform at lower temps like with the Phenom II against a True or Megahalem cooler?

I asked an AM2/3 Adapter with my (hopefully fully working) new sample...

[jameskelsey]

the amd adapter is free, you just have to tell corsair that you want it.

They say it has a shipping and handling charge. Some company's use the handling charge to stick it to you.
The AMD adapter for the Megahalem cooler is $10 plus shipping.

I asked an AM2/3 Adapter with my (hopefully fully working) new sample...

Do you have a Phenom II that your testing with it?

[Leeghoofd]

Yes we have :-) No sweat, but results might be added to the review as it's another reviewer that's doing the AMD stuff... I will retest S775 and I7 and Massman will do the AMD CPU ( I hope)

[Redbeard]

They say it has a shipping and handling charge. Some company's use the handling charge to stick it to you.
The AMD adapter for the Megahalem cooler is $10 plus shipping.

We will not be using this as an excuse to "stick it to you", the AMD bracket will be a modest shipping and handling charge. To be honest it probably won't even cover most of the shipping and handling - but we found with PSU cables and stuff that we have to charge a small fee in order to cut down on people just calling up and ordering all sorts of free accessories with free shipping.

When they did a search by mailing address they found one guy they'd shipped 17 sets of HX620 cables to free of charge. I have no idea what he's doing with them, but the serial number for the unit was identical every time.

It'll be a few bucks for shipping, and that's it.

We are currently working on a mounting mechanism that will solve the problem so we can have 1156, 775, 1366, and AM2/3 in the box. We just don't have that solution ready yet, though.

[Manicdan]

i have an HX620, can i get his home address to go pick up a set of cables from him?

[Smartidiot89]

We will not be using this as an excuse to "stick it to you", the AMD bracket will be a modest shipping and handling charge. To be honest it probably won't even cover most of the shipping and handling - but we found with PSU cables and stuff that we have to charge a small fee in order to cut down on people just calling up and ordering all sorts of free accessories with free shipping.

When they did a search by mailing address they found one guy they'd shipped 17 sets of HX620 cables to free of charge. I have no idea what he's doing with them, but the serial number for the unit was identical every time.

It'll be a few bucks for shipping, and that's it.

We are currently working on a mounting mechanism that will solve the problem so we can have 1156, 775, 1366, and AM2/3 in the box. We just don't have that solution ready yet, though.

Hope it's the same solution as for Intel, so that you don't have to rip apart your whole computer and motherboard to insert a new CPU

[jameskelsey]

We will not be using this as an excuse to "stick it to you", the AMD bracket will be a modest shipping and handling charge. To be honest it probably won't even cover most of the shipping and handling - but we found with PSU cables and stuff that we have to charge a small fee in order to cut down on people just calling up and ordering all sorts of free accessories with free shipping.

When they did a search by mailing address they found one guy they'd shipped 17 sets of HX620 cables to free of charge. I have no idea what he's doing with them, but the serial number for the unit was identical every time.

It'll be a few bucks for shipping, and that's it.

We are currently working on a mounting mechanism that will solve the problem so we can have 1156, 775, 1366, and AM2/3 in the box. We just don't have that solution ready yet, though.

That's good to hear. As you can see I like your products and have one of your PSU's, which I promote whenever someone I know needs a PSU. It's just now a days you never know, because their are a lot of company's that seem to care more about the bottom line than their customers.

[Chickenfeed]

As much as I hate push pins it would be convenient and one thing that the high end air coolers can't do due to their 800g+ weights. However back plate installation seems to almost be expected now and I do like the peace of mind a sturdy mounting system offers ( I'm very impressed by the NH-U12P mounting system )

Taking out your motherboard isn't the most fun but in all honestly assuming you mount it correctly what are the odds of changing your cooling solution repeatably between platform changes? (for those who aren't reviewers / benchers ) Anyways all this back plate shenanigans has made me become rather good at cable management so I can't complain

I'm still quite interested in this unit for use in a smaller mid tower case. It seems a little more lan friendly than a full tower with a TRUE and 15 fans

[Smartidiot89]

As much as I hate push pins it would be convenient and one thing that the high end air coolers can't do due to their 800g+ weights. However back plate installation seems to almost be expected now and I do like the peace of mind a sturdy mounting system offers ( I'm very impressed by the NH-U12P mounting system )

Know what I like? That this is so much better then push-pins.

You mount the backplate first, then you can mount your motherboard. After that you simply put on the cooler and screw it on there - done. This also makes it dirt easy to change your CPU.

[Chickenfeed]

You mount the backplate first, then you can mount your motherboard. After that you simply put on the cooler and screw it on there - done. This also makes it dirt easy to change your CPU.

Isn't that how all back plate mounting systems work? (my XP90, Tuniq Tower, Dtek Fuzions and Noctua all mount in that same way you mentioned )

I do know that the I7 socket area is reinforced ( and AMD have had a solid socket area since at least 939my DFI SLI-DR made the 775 look like crap ) so its really only 775 that really needs a backplate for something like this I'd say.

I'm most curious to see the NB, Mosfet and Memory temps comparing this unit to a tower cooler. One down side to the tower coolers is the fact they tend to cover up the socket area and surrounding components / heatsinks making them harder to cool ( I had much lower board temps using my Dtek Fuzion in tandem with my case fans due to less obstruction )