Corsair revisits CPU cooling: introducing the Hydro Series H50

[Smartidiot89]

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.

Atleast my Cooler Master V8 requires me to put on the CPU cooler, turn my mobo around then install backplate

But yeah atleast AM2/AM3 could easily use the clip-on for this like most low-end cooler uses that will be enough preasure

[TheDeliverator]

@Redbeard:

How many reviewers got samples of the device? At this point all I can find is [H] and Madshrimps. Is no one else taking a look?

Buyers like me need solid numbers on a properly manufactured device. I have builds which fit the devices niche, but I'm not tossing aside my TRUE's without proof. The lack of reviews is costing Corsair $$ at this point.

@Leeghoofd:

Can you point out which screws from the picture below were not countersunk well? I'm thinking the top group of Four look suspicious but could be just an optical illusion.


Anyone else able to find other reviews?

Any info is much appreciated.

[roofsniper]

well the product isnt even released yet for starters.

[TheDeliverator]

well the product isnt even released yet for starters.

Ender17 from this forum purchased the device and has even released his own numbers. I believe it is available at this time. See the link below.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...32#post3873432

[roofsniper]

i always thought it was released but the only store i have found with it is ncix which it appears he got it from too. newegg doesnt have it and neither does any of the other popular retailers. and i think corsair had a problem with the first ones they sent out. after they have a good supply of them and retailers start getting it in stock im sure there will be plenty more reviews.

[TheDeliverator]

...and i think corsair had a problem with the first ones they sent out.

Not sure how to respond to this as half my post is dedicated to those defective units.

Anyways, you are no doubt correct when you say as more retailers receive the device more reviews will appear.

Having said that, one need look no further then the GPU industry to see how many (not all), a smooth release is done. The reviews are completed ahead of time and on the day the Non Disclosures are lifted (usually the day of the release), the reviews are published.

While I admit to being impatient for this cooler, I'd much rather Corsair take it's time and release a product ready for prime time then a rushed POS.

[Redbeard]

@Redbeard:

How many reviewers got samples of the device? At this point all I can find is [H] and Madshrimps. Is no one else taking a look?

Worldwide we've sent about 20 of them out. Keep in mind some of the units go to print media which has a much longer lead time. If we send to a magazine on May 1st, it may not show up until the August or September issue.

[Leeghoofd]

Onethreehil has opened a seperate thread regarding the actual reviews.

Hexus.net is the first one : Corsair H50 review thread

[Smartidiot89]

Onethreehil has opened a seperate thread regarding the actual reviews.

Hexus.net is the first one : Corsair H50 review thread

That review was nice held up to my expectations...

Although what I miss is:
Both Corsair and TRUE used the same fan.
Both Corsair and TRUE in a push-pull config.

[Leeghoofd]

Yep , if I can get a 4-5°C difference with the stock unit I'll be very happy, 10-15°C might be a bit overkill... hope my new sample arrives soon...

[Ender17]

That review was nice held up to my expectations...

Although what I miss is:
Both Corsair and TRUE used the same fan.
Both Corsair and TRUE in a push-pull config.

they didn't use the same fan, so that's not a completely fair comparison IMO
I'm gonna get an IFX-14 and compare it with the H50, both with push-pull
anyone wanna donate one?

I think they should be about equal
thing I don't like about the H50 is you have hot air blowing into the case which just seems wrong to me

[Smartidiot89]

they didn't use the same fan, so that's not a completely fair comparison IMO

Which is why I miss it :P

[Jonny Manc]

Review looks quite good, but I would like to see it on a D0, with a pair of S-Flex F's (push/pull to the outside) and tried with maybe some AS5 or Freeze.

Having recently spent £600 on my going to i7, I need to seriously justify another £60 to the wife.....:P

[Redbeard]

I think they should be about equal
thing I don't like about the H50 is you have hot air blowing into the case which just seems wrong to me

As long as you balance it out by having another normal intake fan acting as an exhaust, it doesn't seem to have a negative effect on temperature in most cases.

Obviously we can't test it in every case on the market, but if you have a side panel fan that you change from intake to exhaust, for example, you can get about the same ambient case temps.

[TheDeliverator]

Thanks much for the information!

[RealTelstar]

Hmmm... would the radiator work FANLESS? I have no space for a 12cm fan anywhere in the H5 case.
For my HTPC i'm looking for a fanless replacement to a ninja mini on a E5300 (with 700rpm nexus fan).

What kind of performance can be expected?

[Leeghoofd]

Why not mount the fan on the outside of the case ?

@Deliverator I only had 2 screws that were a nuisance when using the razorblade sliding over it. For the S775 I don't think it was a problem (smaller IHS), for I7 it might have been as it seemed the bottomplate was slightly warped due to the screws.

[Dante80]

Hmmm... would the radiator work FANLESS? I have no space for a 12cm fan anywhere in the H5 case.
For my HTPC i'm looking for a fanless replacement to a ninja mini on a E5300 (with 700rpm nexus fan).

What kind of performance can be expected?

It "may" work fanless, but I don't think you should do it anyway. The rad is configured/optimized for performance in good airflow conditions (tightly spaced fins) so it won't work well without it. Go for a SHURIKEN Rev.B instead...(or try to mount the rad or the 120 fan outside the case).

[Manicdan]

if the hose is long enough, run it through the fan hole and set it outside the case just siting somewhere, i dont think it will be any issue, from the video reviews i saw, it looks like it can hold itself together quire fine in transportation without support

[RealTelstar]

Why not mount the fan on the outside of the case ?

Yes, this seems a good option. I have to figure out the lenght of the cable and place to hold the radiator onto..
Will the cable pass into an empty motherboard slot cover, or is too thick?

[Manicdan]

Yes, this seems a good option. I have to figure out the lenght of the cable and place to hold the radiator onto..
Will the cable pass into an empty motherboard slot cover, or is too thick?

that will require you to take it apart, which i dont believe is recommended. i would rather drill 2 U shaped holes where the side panel is, so you just align them up and close the lid

[jameskelsey]

Why not mount the fan on the outside of the case ?

I was thinking of a case mod and mounting the radiator horizontally outside the case with a push/pull fan on it. So it doesn't blow in or out of the case. Do you think the hoses are long enough to mount to the back of the case in such a position?
Any word on a Phenom II test with this cooler?

[Leeghoofd]

I was thinking of a case mod and mounting the radiator horizontally outside the case with a push/pull fan on it. So it doesn't blow in or out of the case. Do you think the hoses are long enough to mount to the back of the case in such a position?
Any word on a Phenom II test with this cooler?

Phenom II will be tested IF there's an AM2/3 bracket in the review kit

Hoses are +/- 25Cm in usable length, total length is 28cm here but you need to take into consideration the 90° bend from the unit itself... I will test the new unit also out of the case by using Swiftech's RADBOX

[Smartidiot89]

So Leeghoofd got your new module yet? Waiting anxiously for your review

Also if I understand correctly, for this to work efficiently it need to blow ambient air from outside of the case through the radiator instead, instead of the classical blow it out?

[Leeghoofd]

No mate I hope it still arrives this week, to get best perforamnce is ( and Ender17 has proven that too ) to get fresh ambient air to be sucked in... Air of the case is heated by all the components, plus air flow can be disturbed by cables, vidcards etc...