Corsair revisits CPU cooling: introducing the Hydro Series H50

[TheDeliverator]

We decided to up the review (see signature), even when lacking the AM2/3 CPU scores ( I borked the motherboard via a bios flash ) Once the RMA is done, I'll retest and post the AMD scores here.

Thank you.

[zalbard]

We decided to up the review (see signature), even when lacking the AM2/3 CPU scores ( I borked the motherboard via a bios flash ) Once the RMA is done, I'll retest and post the AMD scores here.

Nice review, thanks!
And I personally don't see AMD results being far off from these.

[PaVi90]

Let us know

[ILikeCosmosS]

I just read his review, hopefully we will see a dual rad version, for not to much

[Jonny Manc]

Review looks pretty good but I think I'll keep with my TRUE for the mo (not enough difference to warrant the hassle) + like others have said....dualrad..hmmmmmmm

[Leeghoofd]

Maybe me and Pavi both tested in too high ventilated cases. In a small form case (HTCP style), bad flow case (loads of wiring, obstructions etc) or eg cases with older 8cm fans etc, this cooler will do it's job magnificently. As it draws room ambient air in to cool the rad, while a good air cooler has to cool with the higher case ambient air. For those that want a hassle free (easy to install and maintain) and pretty solid performing setup this cooler might do the trick ! Our main editor will put the H50 against another competitor on his testbed. Maybe the results are more in favour of the H50.

Testing is never done

It would be nice to see a dual rad version of this kit under 100 euro price. but it will be far harder to mount/install which deviates a bit from the original concept...

[sirheck]

Maybe me and Pavi both tested in too high ventilated cases. In a small form case (HTCP style), bad flow case (loads of wiring, obstructions etc) or eg cases with older 8cm fans etc, this cooler will do it's job magnificently. As it draws room ambient air in to cool the rad, while a good air cooler has to cool with the higher case ambient air. For those that want a hassle free (easy to install and maintain) and pretty solid performing setup this cooler might do the trick ! Our main editor will put the H50 against another competitor on his testbed. Maybe the results are more in favour of the H50.

Testing is never done

It would be nice to see a dual rad version of this kit under 100 euro price. but it will be far harder to mount/install which deviates a bit from the original concept...

Well IMO and from what ive seen around the net on this cooler.
It seems totally up to par for the job it was designed for.
Which is to cool an i7 (not heavily oc,ed) for a cheap price
and for ease of installation and low maintenance.

Corsairs memory and PSU,s are good.
Now they have a cheap decent AIO cooling solution.

[cegras]

Cold plate is good. Reminds me of the XSPC Razor.

[Manicdan]

on the madshirps review bottom of page 1 we can finally see the internals of that heatsink,
http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=get...74&articID=939

which explains why it does a pretty good job of drawing massive amounts of heat with low flow

id like to see someone mod that block to work with a custom kit and push a D5 at it

EDITED for picture stealing

[PaVi90]

Maybe me and Pavi both tested in too high ventilated cases. In a small form case (HTCP style), bad flow case (loads of wiring, obstructions etc) or eg cases with older 8cm fans etc, this cooler will do it's job magnificently.

Yes, you are totally right. In fact Corsair in its reviewer's guide says that it is important to be sure that the radiator receives a good amount of fresh air and very good ventilation for better performances.

I really hope that Corsair will release a dual-radiator H50. But I also think (as I wrote in my review) that increasing the depth of the radiator could help to achieve higher performances.

[Redbeard]

I really hope that Corsair will release a dual-radiator H50. But I also think (as I wrote in my review) that increasing the depth of the radiator could help to achieve higher performances.

We'll look into the Dual-Rad version, but there are obvious compatibility concerns and hurdles to overcome. Most people's cases wouldn't be compatible with a dual rad version of this, so our potential market goes way, way down.

We will keep the options open, though.

[Manicdan]

i would look into selling one with longer tubing, i think 15" would be good for people trying to put it in a weird spot, or a fully external version, and it probably cant cost much more

[GAR]

The scythe Mugen 2 will give you same performance, or close to it for $30 USD.

[Leeghoofd]

Why not replace ya Noctua by a Scythe 2 then ? as it will give close performance too... Why buy a classified if you run only 4.2 daily ? People buy stuff for looks, to be cool, to be different, to each his own...

I really find it enterrrrrrrrtaining that most comments are really negative... so easy to be negative, constructive criticism is far more appreciated...

[ILikeCosmosS]

We'll look into the Dual-Rad version, but there are obvious compatibility concerns and hurdles to overcome. Most people's cases wouldn't be compatible with a dual rad version of this, so our potential market goes way, way down.

We will keep the options open, though.

The dual rad version, would be good for many full tower cases

[GAR]

Why not replace ya Noctua by a Scythe 2 then ? as it will give close performance too... Why buy a classified if you run only 4.2 daily ? People buy stuff for looks, to be cool, to be different, to each his own...

I really find it enterrrrrrrrtaining that most comments are really negative... so easy to be negative, constructive criticism is far more appreciated...

Because i get most of my parts for a very good price, or free, thats why. About this unit, lets see, this unit will cost you $100 with shipping and tax, you do the math, is it worth it in these bad times? most people are very cautious with their purchases now a days.

[roofsniper]

the thing i like about this cooler the most is that it provides the power of a high end air cooler in a smaller package. my case cant fit any 120mm coolers but this cooler would fit and offer me the same performance if not a little better.

[Dragy2k]

great review leeghoofd nice little cooler that also quiet as well ....this isnt a replacement for hard core watercoolers ...but maybe the future of air hybrids .....

[PaVi90]

We'll look into the Dual-Rad version, but there are obvious compatibility concerns and hurdles to overcome. Most people's cases wouldn't be compatible with a dual rad version of this, so our potential market goes way, way down.

We will keep the options open, though.

And a single-fan radiator but with the double depth? 3cm instead of 1,5cm...

The dual rad version, would be good for many full tower cases

Yep

[MongGrel]

I'll stick with my Copper myself

I'm skeptical of the durability of the thing to say the least long term.

Looks like it does what it's made to do very well.

[drizzt5]

You know what I would want to buy this for? Lan box's... I may buy this someday for that... it looks clean in cases too.

[jameskelsey]

Does anybody know what pump this uses and how long they typically last?

[Serra]

When is this thread going to be moved? It was started 6/1/2009, it's not really "news" anymore.

Edit: (It's just starting to be a pet peeve of mine seeing this here for so long)

[Klarko]

The scythe Mugen 2 will give you same performance, or close to it for $30 USD.

Yeah but water cooling removes that hot air from the case, your Mugen wont do that...

[gumballguy]

Yeah but water cooling removes that hot air from the case, your Mugen wont do that...

The hydro can.. depending how its oriented. Its recommended by corsair to put hot air INTO the case (cold air through the rad) to get these temps though.

I've a htpc with a dodgy mobo at high temps (bloody MSI frackin useless engineers) where this would quite possibly kill my board. Also there are components around your socket that could probably do with the air flow.. which you will reduce when the rad is used instead of an air cooler.

So, no, it's not a given.