Corsair Hydro Series H50 Cooling Club

[SonDa5]

I decided to try one of these after using a Zalman 9700 LED for over a year with good results.

I was prepared to return the H50 if it didn't out perform my Zalman 9700. I read quite a few mixed reviews so I was skeptical.

In short... I took a shot at the H50 and it's a keeper. :)


Before and after OCCT testing in my RIG doing the GPU/CPU linpack PSU test for 20 minutes. :toast:


http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/Zalman9700beforeCorsairH50AfterH50GMconfig.jpg


I did the test mutliple times with each cooler and the H50 was the winner.

It was challenging figuring out how to mount the H50 in my case as the Radiator would not fit right in my RIG because of my Heat sinks on my video cards.

Advanced configurtion of H50 that worked well.

http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/H50chipsetVGAairflowarea.JPG
Colored arrows indicate air flow.


Most up to date and best configuration for my system. Have ran this with the H50 and H70.
This photo shows liquid flow and fan air flow with colors to indicate designed thermal flow.

http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/H70descriptionsetup.jpg


Welcome to the club.:rockout:


The H50 seems to have taken off since I started this club. PM me if you want to be on the list.
That will make it easy for me to update the thread.



Members:


1. Kantastic
2. 3voledComabt
3. King Wookie
4. blkhogan
5. SonDa5
6. lyndonrakista
7. JD15
8. t77snapshot
9. Gumpty
10. Kovoet
11. LordJummy
12. hertz9753
13. popswala

[SonDa5]

With moded configuration of Corsair H50 I have room for fans on my chipset and top video card TR heat sink.


http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/GMSinsideH50.jpg


http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/ModedAntec900GMSH50.jpg


http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/GM2H50Antec900Rocking.jpg

My H50 configuration has a big Scythe 120x120x38 sucking air out of the case and blowing the air through the radiator and uses the Corsair 4 pin PWM fan to suck air away from the radiator. There is about a 1/4" space between the Scythe Fan and the back of the Antec 900 case. This gap allows a little room for the lines to sit flush with the case side cover and to allow a little bit of cooler air to be sucked from outside of the case.

As posted above I was pleased with the performance of the H50. Deffinitely better than the Zalman 9700.

[overclocking101]

well thats interesting, why not custom w/c though??

[SonDa5]

well thats interesting, why not custom w/c though??

I like the idea of self contained liquid cooling because is is easy to set up, works well and doesn't cost as much as a nice liquid cooling system.

I think this type of technology is the future of simple bolt on liquid cooling.

[Binge]

I am resisting the urge to thread crap. Corsair is giving people a solution that is really restricted. I would respect them more if they expanded the "simple solution" to bigger and better cooling solutions. Heck at least give people a triple radiator version...

[erocker]

I am resisting the urge to thread crap. Corsair is giving people a solution that is really restricted. I would respect them more if they expanded the "simple solution" to bigger and better cooling solutions. Heck at least give people a triple radiator version...

Thing is, it's not very expensive, easy solution without much effort and it suits their needs.

[SonDa5]

Thing is, it's not very expensive, easy solution without much effort and it suits their needs.



Yup.

However now that I got a small sample of liquid cooling I want more. :D


I've doing some testing and at 3.8GHZ for gaming my system is very smooth and all cores on Q9550 E0 stay in the mid 40s. Very pleased with these temps and performance.


Ran a whole bunch of benchmarks at the same time to include Prime 95 which after about an hour the highest temps were recorded in the low 50s.

Movie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2hsSt26HPY

[SonDa5]

I've posted some CPU temps with my RIG over clocked.

Here is my Q9550 E0 set at standard clocks with 1.07 volts.

My DFI P45 JR T2RS MB does not allow lower voltage settings for the CPU.


http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/GMSlowsettings.jpg



CPU-Z:

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=738655

[Binge]

those temps are pretty uneven. Did you have some sort of load durring the time you were taking the SS?

[Kantastic]

Thing is, it's not very expensive, easy solution without much effort and it suits their needs.

Add the fact that it's awesome for cases with space restrictions and you have a winner!

[Binge]

Oh you can't use case size in an argument against going bigger with water cooling. You don't need to have your pump/rad/res even connected to your rig. I am living proof ;)

[Fitseries3]

OC a good bit and run a stress test. the rad will be come saturated with heat and the cpu will climb to unbearable temps.

its possible you could even get it to overheat at stock clocks with some cpus.

its fine for dualcore and stock clocks but i dont see this doing well with OCers

we are going to see alot of these units being passed around here in the next few months

[1Kurgan1]

What I wonder is, how would this be for a GPU cooler, full cover blocks are expensive, and MCW60's are about half of this cost.

[SonDa5]

:confused:

OC a good bit and run a stress test. the rad will be come saturated with heat and the cpu will climb to unbearable temps.

its possible you could even get it to overheat at stock clocks with some cpus.

its fine for dualcore and stock clocks but i dont see this doing well with OCers

we are going to see alot of these units being passed around here in the next few months

:confused:

Works great on my OC rig.


I havn't experienced what you described running OCCT, Prime 95, or Intel Burn test with CPU over clocked.

It's a good cooler.



Not sure why core 1 is so much cooler than the others. Under load they even out. I think core number 1 may be at a cool spot on the heat sink.

[SonDa5]

OC a good bit and run a stress test. the rad will be come saturated with heat and the cpu will climb to unbearable temps.

its possible you could even get it to overheat at stock clocks with some cpus.




Again just to prove that this cooler works well.

Q9550 stable error free OCCT CPU test 30 minutes with a decent over clock.

http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/30minuteOCCTCorsairH50.jpg


CPU-Z validation:

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=740740

[Kantastic]

Hey let me in, just ordered one off Newegg. :)

[DrunkenMafia]

I was actually going to buy one of these... I used to own the swiftech compact H120... it also had an integrated block/pump but I found it too noisey!! I think the vibration of the pump was being transmitted thru the block to the motherboard etc..

What is the noise like on the corsair one??? I need it to be silent from outside the case :)

[SonDa5]

I was actually going to buy one of these... I used to own the swiftech compact H120... it also had an integrated block/pump but I found it too noisey!! I think the vibration of the pump was being transmitted thru the block to the motherboard etc..

What is the noise like on the corsair one??? I need it to be silent from outside the case :)


I haven't noticed any noises. At first I wasn't sure if the pump was working because I couldn't hear any noise. However the system temps prove that it must be working.

[SonDa5]

Hey let me in, just ordered one off Newegg. :)



Come on in the temps are nice.:rockout:

Hope it works out for you. My configuration isn't what Corsair has published anywhere.

[Kantastic]

Come on in the temps are nice.:rockout:

Hope it works out for you. My configuration isn't what Corsair has published anywhere.

Could you elaborate on this a little?

[SonDa5]

Could you elaborate on this a little?

I have it mounted on the outside of my case. In the rear. Look at the pics. Also Corsair instructions state that the radiator should be mounted with the fan blowing cool air from outside into the case. I have a Scythe KAze fat fan blowing with the Corsair fan pulling. It's not kosher. When you get the instructions you will see.

This configuration is working well though. :toast:

[SonDa5]

If your H50 didn't come with a 1156 bracket and you need one here is the link to get one.

https://shop.corsair.com/store/item_view.aspx?id=1150701

[IINexusII]

temps look good i must say

[SonDa5]

H50 moded DFI P45 JR hammer time!!
:toast:



http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/GMSolidChipsetCoolingUpgradeDFIP45JR.jpg


:rockout:



http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/GMSH50chipsetretouch.jpg


:pimp:

[3volvedcombat]

I want to be in the club, no pics at the moment but just imagine a corsair H50 in a supreme Antec 902 with cable management. The temps at load now are 57-58c at 1.412 volts 1 hour into orthos. 3.6Ghz stable e5200

[3volvedcombat]

It seems with this CPU Cooler, it likes alot of dam air, so the more push/and pull power action going on the more it tends to rape all the other coolers. Switching my fans from outtake, to intake as the instructions wanted gave me 2-5c drop in temps yay :)

[SonDa5]

I want to be in the club, no pics at the moment but just imagine a corsair H50 in a supreme Antec 902 with cable management. The temps at load now are 57-58c at 1.412 volts 1 hour into orthos. 3.6Ghz stable e5200


Not familiar with your CPU but the temps look good. How does it compare to your last cooler? What did you switch from?

[SonDa5]

With the chipset cooling upgrades and a HD5850 and HD4770.

http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/HD5850xfiredwithHD4770.jpg

[MKmods]

What I wonder is, how would this be for a GPU cooler, full cover blocks are expensive, and MCW60's are about half of this cost.

I bet it would be a lot cooler than stock cooling, but the card would def need support and good bye 4 slots...below.

[hv43082]

Core i7 920, stock vcore, 180 Bclk x 21 = 3.78

Corsair H50 push pull config (Antec Tricool fans at 100%), Idle 41C, Prime 95 73C
Prolimatech push pull config (Antec Tricool fans at 100%), Idle 40C, Prime 95 65C

I was wondering about the potential of H50 for the longest time due to the mixed reviews. So I bought it and tried it out. All were done with identical hardware inside a Lian Li X500. You see the result and now you have your answer.

[Kantastic]

Why would you Xfire a 5850 with a 4770?!

PS - I gotta get me one of'em DX11 things next week.

[SonDa5]

Why would you Xfire a 5850 with a 4770?!

PS - I gotta get me one of'em DX11 things next week.



Why not!!! :nutkick:

If it worked.

However MSI Afterburner sees them both as well as CCC but there is no enable Xfire option. Bummer.

http://minidriven.com/GreenMachine/HD5850andHD4770together.jpg

I could probably use this set up for folding. No Xfire support for rendering though.

[Kantastic]

I'm gonna ship my 4870 back, I used GPUTool and OCCT GPU and I saw white pixels at like 775/930. I wonder if the 5770 can OC better...? (I'm expecting an answer SonDa!)

[SonDa5]

I'm gonna ship my 4870 back, I used GPUTool and OCCT GPU and I saw white pixels at like 775/930. I wonder if the 5770 can OC better...? (I'm expecting an answer SonDa!)

From everything that I have seen the HD4850 and HD4870 were not as easy to over clock.
The main reason is that the HD5770 uses a controller chip known as L6788A. This chip can be programmed with software. This allows HD5770 voltage adjustments to be easily attained. Easy if the program exist to set the voltages. They do exist too. MSI Afterburner 1.3.0 is one of them. Asus will use Smart Dr. program to control their HD5770 voltage. This is really nice. With HD4850 and HD4870 it was always resorting to hard volt mods to pump up the juice.

[3volvedcombat]

Omg you got a HD5850 lucky you, i moved on from a xigamatek dark knight laped. The temps with this h50 has def decreased sense i am moving back to winter. I get about 51c max load temps now cause my house is like 70f not 80'sf i dont know but im getting and still getting lower and colder temps with this H50. So im pretty proud getting a performance upgrade from my s1283 cpu cooler that was in 58-60s on loads at 1.4 volts, i have my e5200 at 3.65 Ghz stable all threw the night at 1.4 volts and it just makes my system look badass. Im ganna grab my friends nice camera and take picture in some high reses of my computer. I just bought a corsiar tx750 watt psu and omg is it matching the corsiar feeling in my antec 902. I will post pics of my rig in like 3 hours at the most cause my freinds hoging my comp for his daily cod5 fix :D.

[Kantastic]

Nice volved! The H50 is such an underrated cooler... I believe it's up there with the TRUE.

[SonDa5]

Nice volved! The H50 is such an underrated cooler... I believe it's up there with the TRUE.


It would be sweet if TR had a H50 type cooler. I'd be all over it. :toast: (if it performed better)

For now the H50 is working great.

[SonDa5]

Core i7 920, stock vcore, 180 Bclk x 21 = 3.78

Corsair H50 push pull config (Antec Tricool fans at 100%), Idle 41C, Prime 95 73C
Prolimatech push pull config (Antec Tricool fans at 100%), Idle 40C, Prime 95 65C

I was wondering about the potential of H50 for the longest time due to the mixed reviews. So I bought it and tried it out. All were done with identical hardware inside a Lian Li X500. You see the result and now you have your answer.



The Corsair H50 does work well. I have my H50 radiator mounted outside of case with a huge scythe fan pushing and the small Corsair fan pulling.

Guess you don't want to be a member. :D

[3volvedcombat]

Here is my H50 in my antec 902, the Antec tri cool is behind the cooler. It was used for my 4.6Ghz overclock on my e5200 :D:rockout:
http://img.techpowerup.org/091115/Capture008.jpg

[Bo$$]

Core i7 920, stock vcore, 180 Bclk x 21 = 3.78

Corsair H50 push pull config (Antec Tricool fans at 100%), Idle 41C, Prime 95 73C
Prolimatech push pull config (Antec Tricool fans at 100%), Idle 40C, Prime 95 65C

I was wondering about the potential of H50 for the longest time due to the mixed reviews. So I bought it and tried it out. All were done with identical hardware inside a Lian Li X500. You see the result and now you have your answer.

try a linpack test....

[Who is the Drizzle?]

Hey all. I recieved my H 50 last week and i will be putting it in over the next few days. I was thinking about mounting this outside of my case with something like the swifttec radbox. anyone do this yet?

[3volvedcombat]

Hey all. I recieved my H 50 last week and i will be putting it in over the next few days. I was thinking about mounting this outside of my case with something like the swifttec radbox. anyone do this yet?

Nope but i would love to see the results. If you could try getting a empty fan bracket also, and putting it between your fan-fans and record your results. By doing this you will or should have even better temps because the "dead spot" were the fan motor is that block's airflow in that area of the radiator. will have space and air will move that part of the radiator threw that dead spot. So essentially you should get 1-5c drop in temps by having empty fan brackets between the fan and the rad itself. Good luck :D.

[Kantastic]

Hey all. I recieved my H 50 last week and i will be putting it in over the next few days. I was thinking about mounting this outside of my case with something like the swifttec radbox. anyone do this yet?

You'd have to mod your case to mount the rad on the outside, that or don't use a side panel.

Edit: I'm no longer part of the H50 club... =[ I going with a cheaper cooling solution for my AM3 platform!

[3volvedcombat]

You'd have to mod your case to mount the rad on the outside, that or don't use a side panel.

Edit: I'm no longer part of the H50 club... =[ I going with a cheaper cooling solution for my AM3 platform!

Im ganna stay in it sense im cooling a 4 Ghz quad. Lol.

[Who is the Drizzle?]

Nope but i would love to see the results. If you could try getting a empty fan bracket also, and putting it between your fan-fans and record your results. By doing this you will or should have even better temps because the "dead spot" were the fan motor is that block's airflow in that area of the radiator. will have space and air will move that part of the radiator threw that dead spot. So essentially you should get 1-5c drop in temps by having empty fan brackets between the fan and the rad itself. Good luck :D.

Funny you mention that! I was just looking at this:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9205/cpa-282/Tecnofront_AirBox_120_-_Acrylic_.html?tl=g30c95s162

Im really itching to get this installed because my 92 MM Noctua cooler cant handle the needed bump in voltage to get the phenom II 955 stable over 3.51 GHZ. I think ill install it the "Corsair" way this week while i wait on parts and more $. Ill post temps on both mounting locations at my current clocks.

[Who is the Drizzle?]

You'd have to mod your case to mount the rad on the outside, that or don't use a side panel.

Edit: I'm no longer part of the H50 club... =[ I going with a cheaper cooling solution for my AM3 platform!

Moding the case is no prob, I can cut holes just below my rear 120 to route the tubes out the back. Im not at home ATM or id take a pic to show u.

[Who is the Drizzle?]

Installed the H50 with 2 fans (push pull) exhausting out the back. I wanted to keep my air flow correct, as i already have 3 front 120s and 2 rear plus pci slot exhaust fans. I must say; This thing frikin ROCKS!

Noctua 92 MM HSF
idle: 42 C
Load: 63 C

Corsair H50 (push pull)
idle: 31 C
Load: 44 C

:toast:

[Who is the Drizzle?]

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[DrunkenMafia]

Just bought one. It should be here by end of week. I had to fork out an extra $20 for the AMD bracket though. :(

The main reason I am buying one is because of my small case. PC-V350. I just bought a HD4850 and I can't put the side back on the case because of heat build up. I have a Noctua NH-C12P and it is awesome when the GFX card isn't there.

I also have a new SSD coming so I figured I would have to pull everything apart and do a fresh install so I bought a new 785g board and some DDR3 to go in there as well. Should be pretty quick with my 945 and HD4850..

I will let you know the temps in a few weeks when I get it all up.

[codyjansen]

i just bought an h50 today and it would not fit in my case (raidmax tornado) so i ordered a cooler master storm scout and it will be here in a few days. i will post pics/temps when i get the configuration figured out.

[Kantastic]

i just bought an h50 today and it would not fit in my case (raidmax tornado) so i ordered a cooler master storm scout and it will be here in a few days. i will post pics/temps when i get the configuration figured out.

How in the world does the H50 not fit?

[pantherx12]

Maybe he didn't have a rear 120 exhaust?

[Kantastic]

Raidmax Tornado's have a 120mm exhaust fan though.

[pantherx12]

Raidmax Tornado's have a 120mm exhaust fan though.



No freaken idea then :laugh:

[codyjansen]

the tornado has a 120 exhaust but it is held in place by a clip thingy and the clip is like smaller than a 120

[exodusprime1337]

I like the idea of self contained liquid cooling because is is easy to set up, works well and doesn't cost as much as a nice liquid cooling system.

I think this type of technology is the future of simple bolt on liquid cooling.

idk custom built water cooling is self contained in a way as well... idk but the water doesn't leave the unit, and i never have to open.. at least not for 9-12 months anyways....

[Binge]

idk custom built water cooling is self contained in a way as well... idk but the water doesn't leave the unit, and i never have to open.. at least not for 9-12 months anyways....

Your powers are needed elsewhere in the forums exodus, leave these lost souls and their sorry toys! :laugh:

[pantherx12]

the tornado has a 120 exhaust but it is held in place by a clip thingy and the clip is like smaller than a 120



Would if not of been simple to disregard the clip and drill a few holes?

Sorry if your not the guy with the case and is buying an entire new one just for a cooler.



@ Binge


Over here the H50 and Domino ALCs cost 50 quid. so do true 120exs

Both the WC systems shit all over the true 120 ex in terms of performance, and the true doesn't even come with fans!


They're bargains over here ;)


True 120 ex max temp @ 3.6 ghz 1.5 volts with this xeon 95c

Max temp when I had a Domino strapped down. 77c

That's not bad :p

[codyjansen]

Would if not of been simple to disregard the clip and drill a few holes?



i could have done that but i just want to get a new case

[codyjansen]

i am waiting for my new case to arrive and i thought i would hook up the pump too my h50 in one of my old pcs to see if it is leaking or not and i cant hear anything. should i be able to hear anything coming from the h50???

[Kantastic]

i am waiting for my new case to arrive and i thought i would hook up the pump too my h50 in one of my old pcs to see if it is leaking or not and i cant hear anything. should i be able to hear anything coming from the h50???

Not really, maybe some trickling water inside the tubing because I heard that.

[Bo$$]

panther i calculated that you need to spend about £75 in total on a custom water cooling kit, with includes 2m of 1/2' tubing, coolant, cpu block, 2 GPU blocks, res/pump, velcro, 10 barbs and a black ice 240 radiator

[Kantastic]

panther i calculated that you need to spend about £75 in total on a custom water cooling kit, with includes 2m of 1/2' tubing, coolant, cpu block, 2 GPU blocks, res/pump, velcro, 10 barbs and a black ice 240 radiator

Mind letting us all in on this?

[KieX]

Doing some maintenance on my computer ATM will post pics of my H50 setup and ask to join the group later today if all goes well.

[Chicken Patty]

subscribed as I'll be joining soon :toast:

[codyjansen]

just installed my h50. i am at 21c idle

[Chicken Patty]

just installed my h50. i am at 21c idle

That's very good, how are ambient temps, must be pretty cool where your PC is.

[codyjansen]

im not sure my room temp. not hot, not cool.

[Chicken Patty]

im not sure my room temp. not hot, not cool.

That's pretty good temps for idle, you seem happy with the H50 :)

[Flyordie]

With all these clubs- there should be a more basic club... "The All Copper Club".

I would have gotten an H50 but decided against it when I found a ThermalTake V1 "Extreme Edition" (Its a Black Widow Best Buy Edition, but the same exact thing as the Extreme Edition on newegg for $62) for $42 after tax. Keeps my temps in the low 20s idle and tops out at 38-40C loaded.

[Chicken Patty]

With all these clubs- there should be a more basic club... "The All Copper Club".

I would have gotten an H50 but decided against it when I found a ThermalTake V1 "Extreme Edition" (Its a Black Widow Best Buy Edition, but the same exact thing as the Extreme Edition on newegg for $62) for $42 after tax. Keeps my temps in the low 20s idle and tops out at 38-40C loaded.

Got a pic? Seems like a good performer.

[Binge]

Got a pic? Seems like a good performer.

+1 for the pics. Do want pics.

[codyjansen]

i just overclocked my cpu to 3.25 ghz and i am running intel burn test and it has not gone over 36 c

[Chicken Patty]

i just overclocked my cpu to 3.25 ghz and i am running intel burn test and it has not gone over 36 c

Very good, I'm so excited, can't wait till I get mine. :D

[nt300]

Make sure you plug in the Corsair H50's CPU fan pump to a continuous power source so it can run in maximum speed. I’ve noticed many people don’t plug in the pump in the proper location and there temps go up.

[codyjansen]

Make sure you plug in the Corsair H50's CPU fan pump to a continuous power source so it can run in maximum speed. I’ve noticed many people don’t plug in the pump in the proper location and there temps go up.

i have my pump plugged into my chassis fan connector. speedfan says my pump is running at ~1430 rpm

[nt300]

i have my pump plugged into my chassis fan connector. speedfan says my pump is running at ~1430 rpm
Well that is better than my friends speed. He has it running at around 600rpm only and can't figure out why its running so slow. I'm going to e-mail this site to him. 1400 rpm is not bad at all.

[Chicken Patty]

How fast does the corsair fan spin at full blast anyways?

[pantherx12]

Should be 1450.


but its normal for things to be a little below or a little higher then their specs.

[Flyordie]

+1 for the pics. Do want pics.

Alright, I will try to obtain a decent camera.. might have to borrow my moms DRII.

[codyjansen]

How fast does the corsair fan spin at full blast anyways?

speed fan says my corsair fan is at 1650rpm @100%

[nt300]

speed fan says my corsair fan is at 1650rpm @100%
And how about your pump speed?

[codyjansen]

And how about your pump speed?

pump is at ~1440 rpm

[Chicken Patty]

If Best Buy or Tiger/Comp USA have any in stock I'll be picking mine up this Friday. Woot woot :rockout:

[nt300]

pump is at ~1440 rpm
Now that a nice speed.:rockout:

[ZenZimZaliben]

I am happy to see people giving this a try...for selfish reasons. I myself started my path.hobby in watercooling using the Corsiar HydroCool 200ex.

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1044261/corsair-hydrocool-200-water-cooling-helps-pump-p4-7ghz

Not to long after I purchased it and learning more on watercooling and how powerfull it could be compared to air cooling. I started modding the box it came in. New Radiator then a new pump, then a new cpu block, then large hose.. Eventually it had 0 of the components that it came with and was cooling cpu/gpu/nb.

So get in to water cooling...you will get hooked...you will buy more high-end stuff and that will make prices lower for me! :toast:

[Kei]

I don't rememer the fan speed exactly, but I know it was around 1600rpm. The pump speed was above 1400rpm, and I had it plugged into an adaptor for molex to ensure no throttling was going on from the motherboard. ;)

I am curious to know if any of you guy have lapped your waterblocks? If you have how much work did it take you, and what was the temp performance gain after doing so. When I tested the H50 that was easily the biggest thing I believe needed attention with the system. The overall base was very rough by my standards although it does provide a fair contact area.

I'd love to see one of these little units tested with a pair of Gentle Typhoon fans or similar high static pressure push/pull fan setup. I think it would do VERY well, when I tested it I only had a few case fans lying around that had very low static pressures.....very lol. Even still it produced very good temps with those fans though they were very far from optimal for this use. I'm sure the results would be significantly better with proper fans.

Kei

[KieX]

I don't rememer the fan speed exactly, but I know it was around 1600rpm. The pump speed was above 1400rpm, and I had it plugged into an adaptor for molex to ensure no throttling was going on from the motherboard. ;)

I am curious to know if any of you guy have lapped your waterblocks? If you have how much work did it take you, and what was the temp performance gain after doing so. When I tested the H50 that was easily the biggest thing I believe needed attention with the system. The overall base was very rough by my standards although it does provide a fair contact area.

I'd love to see one of these little units tested with a pair of Gentle Typhoon fans or similar high static pressure push/pull fan setup. I think it would do VERY well, when I tested it I only had a few case fans lying around that had very low static pressures.....very lol. Even still it produced very good temps with those fans though they were very far from optimal for this use. I'm sure the results would be significantly better with proper fans.

Kei

I got mine in push/pull with 2x 1850rpm Gentle Typhoons. 24/7 crunching and games for weeks and temperatures stay around the low 50C which is about 15C more than idle. Linkpak64 will push it to about 60C but that's fine, considering that was the 24/7 temp of my TRUE (albeit with S-Flex rather than these GT).

[Chicken Patty]

Kei actually tested this and sflex's don't so too great when used for rads or heatsink. Hopefully he'll throw some of his findings in here.

[Chicken Patty]

Here is my setup with the H50 installed.

http://img.techpowerup.org/100127/P1274404resized.jpg

[Kantastic]

Here is my setup with the H50 installed.

http://img.techpowerup.org/100127/P1274404resized.jpg

Sweet build, looks nice and clean. I'm debating whether or not I should buy the H50 again (never should've sold mine) or try out the new Domino ECO A.L.C. from CoolIt.

[Pings]

Sweet build, looks nice and clean. I'm debating whether or not I should buy the H50 again (never should've sold mine) or try out the new Domino ECO A.L.C. from CoolIt.

Stay away from the Domino's from CoolIt. They have a exploding problem. Yes I said exploding problems, not leaking. I did a Google search and found out I was not the only one to a exploding CoolIt cooler. Check of this pick (http://imgkk.com/i/JliyZE.jpg), that piece of junk exploded in my face, like a wine bottle. On top of that I tried contacting CoolIt and they pretty muck said tough luck . Then I made a post on the CoolIt forum about what happened and they deleted it like it never happened. It sounds like Apple and CoolIt have something in common.

I've had my H50 for some time now. After tweaking the airflow of my new case and the airflow of the H50. It's the best CPU cooler I have even owned. Check out my setup I have the H50 setup like this: ⇇Fan⇇Shroud⇇H50⇇Fan. Adding a shroud seams to be the best mod you can do to the H50 temperature wise. The H50 kick the crap out of ever CPU cooler I have owned, over the Mega, True, Domino A.L.C., and the Zalman 9700NT.

http://imgkk.com/i/S46zZL.png
http://imgkk.com/i/lO9MwY.jpg
http://imgkk.com/i/ueVRWW.jpg
http://imgkk.com/i/g7jHXi.jpg
http://imgkk.com/i/9H01E-.jpg
http://imgkk.com/i/JscwDs.jpg

Here is my idle shroud test ambient temperature at 23°C.

http://imgkk.com/i/klFCs6.png

[Chicken Patty]

Sweet build, looks nice and clean. I'm debating whether or not I should buy the H50 again (never should've sold mine) or try out the new Domino ECO A.L.C. from CoolIt.

Stay away from the Domino's from CoolIt. They have a exploding problem. Yes I said exploding problems, not leaking. I did a Google search and found out I was not the only one to a exploding CoolIt cooler. Check of this pick (http://imgkk.com/i/JliyZE.jpg), that piece of junk exploded in my face, like a wine bottle. On top of that I tried contacting CoolIt and they pretty muck said tough luck . Then I made a post on the CoolIt forum about what happened and they deleted it like it never happened. It sounds like Apple and CoolIt have something in common.

I've had my H50 for some time now. After tweaking the airflow of my new case and the airflow of the H50. It's the best CPU cooler I have even owned. Check out my setup I have the H50 setup like this: ⇇Fan⇇Shroud⇇H50⇇Fan. Adding a shroud seams to be the best mod you can do to the H50 temperature wise. The H50 kick the crap out of ever CPU cooler I have owned, over the Mega, True, Domino A.L.C., and the Zalman 9700NT.

http://imgkk.com/i/S46zZL.png
http://imgkk.com/i/lO9MwY.jpg
http://imgkk.com/i/ueVRWW.jpg
http://imgkk.com/i/g7jHXi.jpg
http://imgkk.com/i/9H01E-.jpg
http://imgkk.com/i/JscwDs.jpg

Here is my idle shroud test ambient temperature at 23°C.

http://imgkk.com/i/klFCs6.png

Hey man thanks for this great post. Today when I get home I will try to invert the fan to blow outwards. Right now speeding up the fan doesn't do anything to the temps, I think it has to do with blowing air into the case instead of out. I'll see how that goes. I'll also be trying some other fans I have here and see how they work.

[pantherx12]

My coolit system hasn't exploded yet :D

[Kantastic]

Stay away from the Domino's from CoolIt. They have a exploding problem. Yes I said exploding problems, not leaking. I did a Google search and found out I was not the only one to a exploding CoolIt cooler. Check of this pick (http://imgkk.com/i/JliyZE.jpg), that piece of junk exploded in my face, like a wine bottle. On top of that I tried contacting CoolIt and they pretty muck said tough luck . Then I made a post on the CoolIt forum about what happened and they deleted it like it never happened. It sounds like Apple and CoolIt have something in common.


Corsair backs their unit with a 2 year warranty and coverage for your entire system if the H50 leaks... HMMM!!!

I don't know, CoolIt's new cooler looks really similar to the H50 (although Masscool and Asetek came out with this idea first). If I had money I would buy all of them and compare the Masscool vs. Asetek vs. Corsair vs. CoolIt.

[Chicken Patty]

I had not read about Corsairs warranty yet, pretty good.

Has anybody compared temp difference from the TIM that the Corsair brings pre applied to a third party TIM?

[pantherx12]

unrelated to corsair

http://www.coolitsystems.com/images/stories/eco_alc/rentention_system.jpg

Nice base on the new coolit coolers, you can buy them from their website already by the by.

[Kantastic]

unrelated to corsair

http://www.coolitsystems.com/images/stories/eco_alc/rentention_system.jpg

Nice base on the new coolit coolers, you can buy them from their website already by the by.

I saw the video on CoolIt's site, the guy swung the cooler by the pump round and round and it didn't break, he called it standard testing. If you notice the mounting screws, they're completely tool-less and do not require swapping out brackets, you can adjust the 4 little things sticking out of the pump/block to fit your socket.

[Chicken Patty]

That looks nice :)

[Chicken Patty]

Normal temps while browsing and jamming to some House. No time to screw around, dual Scythe's at full blast :rockout: One thing, it is ridiculously hot in my room, temps will only get better.

http://img.techpowerup.org/100127/Capture356.jpg

[Super XP]

http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2442/__8.jpg
http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2442.html

[Chicken Patty]

^^^ looks good man, how do you have the airflow?

[Kantastic]

Judging by the direction of the Corsair fan, I think he's exhausting air out of the case. I can't remember exactly which way the Corsair fan blew though so I could be wrong.

[Chicken Patty]

Well from experience and some testing having the fan blow in is the best method.

out of the box configuration, fan blowing in : load about 54ºc
out of the box configuration, fan blowing out: exceeded 55ºc almost on the spot.

Single Scythe 110CFM blowing in:51-52ºc
Single Scythe 110CFM blowing out: 53-54ºc

Scythe 110CFM's Push and Pull blowing in: 45-46ºc
Scythe 110CFM's Push and Pull blowing out: 49-50ºc.

[Kei]

Looking at the picture it looks like the fan is blowing inward. When I tested the H50 I had the best performance with the fan(s) blowing outward. That will of course depend heavily on the case you're using, and the airflow setup of all your fans. :)

Kei

[Chicken Patty]

Looking at the picture it looks like the fan is blowing inward. When I tested the H50 I had the best performance with the fan(s) blowing outward. That will of course depend heavily on the case you're using, and the airflow setup of all your fans. :)

Kei

If you noticed the results I just posted, I had much better results blowing inward. Then again I have a huge 230mm fan exhausting up top. Maybe that's good enough to allow the H50 to be blowing inward. But if you have a case with no exhaust fan other than the rear one you might have to have it blow outward.

[pantherx12]

Judging by the direction of the Corsair fan, I think he's exhausting air out of the case. I can't remember exactly which way the Corsair fan blew though so I could be wrong.



Opposite of true matey, the support bars are facing us meaning its blowing into the case.

With my ALC I had better results using it as en exhaust, but then I have over 250cfm of intake on my case : ]

[Kei]

If you noticed the results I just posted, I had much better results blowing inward. Then again I have a huge 230mm fan exhausting up top. Maybe that's good enough to allow the H50 to be blowing inward. But if you have a case with no exhaust fan other than the rear one you might have to have it blow outward.

Yea, I noticed that...I always have my cases setup to have more intake than exhaust for pressure reasons. I'm sure that's why it worked better for me to have it blowing outward instead of inward. If I swapped the direction of some of the intake fans it would probably be a totally different story.

Kei

[nt300]

If you noticed the results I just posted, I had much better results blowing inward. Then again I have a huge 230mm fan exhausting up top. Maybe that's good enough to allow the H50 to be blowing inward. But if you have a case with no exhaust fan other than the rear one you might have to have it blow outward.
Heat rises upward, you got yourself a great setup.

[pantherx12]

I've 3 "77cfm" fans at the top of my case, I win!


For now until someone with deltas comes along ( they always do :P )

[SonDa5]

^^^ looks good man, how do you have the airflow?



Looks like the fan is oriented to pull the air in the case.

[Chicken Patty]

I wonder if I'll be able to mount the H50 to the front of the case? Hmmmmm.

[Kantastic]

I wonder if I'll be able to mount the H50 to the front of the case? Hmmmmm.

The issue here would be the length of the tubing.

[Kei]

The issue here would be the length of the tubing.

Agreed, it would be pretty hard to do since the tubing is very rigid and you'd have to route it around other things which would mean you'd need more length.

Kei

[Chicken Patty]

Just a thought. I'll do some measuring when I get home :)

[Super XP]

I also have my side 230mm fan blowing onto my graphics cards. I also installed another 120mm fan in the front above my 230mm fan blowing cool air inside the case. Seems to work out great so far.

I did notice on the bottom of the Corsair H50 copper heatsink there was a deep single scratch on it. I gently removed the original thermal paste and noticed it. I am very surprized to find something like that. It must be lack of QC at Corsair, and somebody tried to hide that deep scratch. I wish I took a picture of it but I was out of a camera at the time and I really wanted to put this in my rig :D

http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2442/__8.jpg

[Kei]

I mentioned that the waterblock that was in the unit I tested was also far from optimal. I think that lapping one of these coolers would help tremendously, since the base is just not very good in my opinion.

These things would be golden if they came with a set of low/medium Gentle Typhoons, and the bottom of the cooler was lapped/flat. Then again it would be less fun because there would be nothing to mod then lol. I'm very curious to see how well they would do with a pair of 120x38mm low/medium speed fans in push/pull configuration. It would be super quiet while producing possibly even better temps.......dreams. :D

Kei

[Chicken Patty]

Don't dream, make it a reality Kei :D

[Pings]

Intake vs exhaust is more base on our GFX cards than really anything else. What is working for you now will not be the same in other seasons. 99.9% of people who have their H50 in a Intake will come back in later months wondering why the temps of their H50 are so high. Everyone should know that heat rises. Like I was saying, intake vs exhaust is more based on your GFX. The hottest air our PC's has comes from our GFX cards. If your GFX card has a air handler, that blows hot air out the rear of your, you need to be in exhaust. Your GFX card pumps that hot air out the rear of your case only to be sucked back into your H50. This is not a good idea. You got to remember that it is winter and all you intake people are mixing hot air with with cold air. This could lead to major problems. If you have a GFX card pumps that hot air out the rear of your case and your H50 is a intake setup. You're are mixing hot and cold air inside the rad/coil of the H50, this mixing could create condensation. Now that there is condensation inside the radiator where is the humidity being blown, inside you case!

[Kei]

Remember that not everyone here lives in a place where 'Winter' exists lol. Also many users here are sitting in A/C rooms so the temp is constant 24/7 for the most part. The GPU is a large part of system temps, but more important than that is the actual case fan setup.

If you're running more exhaust than intake then the H50 is likely better blowing inward, if it's the other way around then it's likely better blowing outward.

Kei

[Pings]

Remember that not everyone here lives in a place where 'Winter' exists lol. Also many users here are sitting in A/C rooms so the temp is constant 24/7 for the most part. The GPU is a large part of system temps, but more important than that is the actual case fan setup.

If you're running more exhaust than intake then the H50 is likely better blowing inward, if it's the other way around then it's likely better blowing outward.

Kei

The GPU is the most important thing when picking intake vs exhaust. Your GFX card as the hottest air coming off it, that your PC produces. After that its your case and fan setup. Asetek makes the H50 and Asetek even recommends exhaust. Just because some moron at Corsair said intake works better doesn't mean that work for all of us. If you look at Corsair's test system they're using a GFX card with no air handler. No wonder why they said the H50 works better than in intake. Because with that GFX card does work better intake. But for the rest of us the have air handlers on their GFX cards, intake is not the best of ideas. Even in a A/C'd room the mixing of the hot air is all bad.


"Asetek’s factory sealed liquid cooling system is specifically designed to exhaust CPU heat directly outside of the chassis." - Asetek



EDIT: More info on Asetek coolers:

Asetek (http://www.asetek.com/) makes the H50. Asetek also makes there own brand coolers. There is the Asetek LCLC (http://www.pugetsystems.com/store/item.php?cat=CPU+Cooling&id=5843&com=d41d8cd9) and the Asetek LCLC 240MM Radiator (http://www.ncixus.com/products/35702/35-101-1012200/Asetek/). I've seen someone post another OEM LCLC 240mm from some random brand I never herd of. But, they're out there. From what I understand the H50 has water inside them and the Asetek brand has a some sort of a liquid cooling fluid.

[Super XP]

The Corsair H50 has an additive in the water from what I've heard from my local PC shop in my area which further helps the water attract more heat or something.

I have one 120x38mm fan and it pushes a dump load of air, but it also makes a jet noise.

[Chicken Patty]

The Corsair H50 has an additive in the water from what I've heard from my local PC shop in my area which further helps the water attract more heat or something.

I have one 120x38mm fan and it pushes a dump load of air, but it also makes a jet noise.

It'll also make your computer hover :)

[Kantastic]

The GPU is the most important thing when picking intake vs exhaust. Your GFX card as the hottest air coming off it, that your PC produces. After that its your case and fan setup. Asetek makes the H50 and Asetek even recommends exhaust. Just because some moron at Corsair said intake works better doesn't mean that work for all of us. If you look at Corsair's test system they're using a GFX card with no air handler. No wonder why they said the H50 works better than in intake. Because with that GFX card does work better intake. But for the rest of us the have air handlers on their GFX cards, intake is not the best of ideas. Even in a A/C'd room the mixing of the hot air is all bad.


"Asetek’s factory sealed liquid cooling system is specifically designed to exhaust CPU heat directly outside of the chassis." - Asetek



EDIT: More info on Asetek coolers:

Asetek (http://www.asetek.com/) makes the H50. Asetek also makes there own brand coolers. There is the Asetek LCLC (http://www.pugetsystems.com/store/item.php?cat=CPU+Cooling&id=5843&com=d41d8cd9) and the Asetek LCLC 240MM Radiator (http://www.ncixus.com/products/35702/35-101-1012200/Asetek/). I've seen someone post another OEM LCLC 240mm from some random brand I never herd of. But, they're out there. From what I understand the H50 has water inside them and the Asetek brand has a some sort of a liquid cooling fluid.

Veeeery interesting... I'm eyeing that 240mm setup. If Asetek manufactures the H50 then the quality of the 240mm should be comparable to the H50 itself. I was gonna get the Swiftech H20-220 Compact kit but it sold out a few days before I was going to buy it on Newegg. I'm going to consider the Asetek (when my budget allows it of course (which is going to be in a while :()).

Edit: NorthQ and Masscool also produce sealed liquid cooling kits.

[Chicken Patty]

hmm, that 240 is tempting :laugh:

[Chicken Patty]

http://img.techpowerup.org/100129/P1294407resized.jpg
http://img.techpowerup.org/100129/P1294408resized.jpg

[Kantastic]

Somehow I'm liking how the tubing and the fan cable form this wave looking thing.

[Chicken Patty]

Somehow I'm liking how the tubing and the fan cable form this wave looking thing.

It's appealing! :laugh:

[Pings]

Chicken Patty despite all the other reasons, doesn't it look better in exhaust? You could try a shroud (⇇Fan⇇Shroud⇇H50⇇Fan) to further to increase CFM and remover dead air. This will also result in further drop in temperature.

[Kantastic]

I believe that is exhaust, I'm not positive though. I just remounted my TRUE and noticed that my fans (Yate Loons) blow air towards the side with the wires.

[Chicken Patty]

My H50 is exhausting at the moment.

[Binge]

temps CP?

[Chicken Patty]

45 load

idle like 30-32

[Chicken Patty]

Well, now that the TIM has cured a bit, here is the temps now with the case closed :D About a 8-9ºc over the Megahalem.

http://img.techpowerup.org/100130/Capture364.jpg

[Assassin48]

Well, now that the TIM has cured a bit, here is the temps now with the case closed :D About a 8-9ºc over the Megahalem.

http://img.techpowerup.org/100130/Capture364.jpg

what tim was used?

[Chicken Patty]

what tim was used?

The one that came with the Megashadow, Prolimatech's.

[nt300]

Well, now that the TIM has cured a bit, here is the temps now with the case closed :D About a 8-9ºc over the Megahalem.

http://img.techpowerup.org/100130/Capture364.jpg
And silent right? What's your CPU vCore set at?

[stevorob]

Here's is what mine currently looks like - waiting to get some new fans for the rad but these will work for now, and still need to let the as5 cure cause my temps are a little higher than I want.

Sorry for the crappy picture, can't find my camera.

[Chicken Patty]

And silent right? What's your CPU vCore set at?

1.392v

I have a fan controller so it can be silent or full blast :D

http://img.techpowerup.org/100130/Capture365.jpg

[nt300]

The Phenom II 965 give a nice OC with low voltage. :D

[Chicken Patty]

The Phenom II 965 give a nice OC with low voltage. :D

Yeah they are not bad at all, it's a great CPU man. :toast:

[digibucc]

Ordered CORSAIR Cooling Hydro Series CWCH50-1 120mm High Performance CPU Cooler (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010)

today from the egg. should ahve it by the end of the week.

Going on my 920 rig in my specs, but the case is changing. no longer Antec 300, Lian Li PC-K58W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112238) will be coming in with the cooler.

that should allow me to tri-Xfire my 4870s and be decently quiet as the stock i7 cooler is the loudest part right now.

question - do I have to use the Corsair* fan, or can I use any 120mm that fits? I couldn't tell if it was wired special or just a regular fan.

[codyjansen]

Ordered CORSAIR Cooling Hydro Series CWCH50-1 120mm High Performance CPU Cooler (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010)

today from the egg. should ahve it by the end of the week.

Going on my 920 rig in my specs, but the case is changing. no longer Antec 300, Lian Li PC-K58W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112238) will be coming in with the cooler.

that should allow me to tri-Xfire my 4870s and be decently quiet as the stock i7 cooler is the loudest part right now.

question - do I have to use the Cooler Master fan, or can I use any 120mm that fits? I couldn't tell if it was wired special or just a regular fan.


the corsair fan has a cpu fan connector

[TheMailMan78]

I notice everyone mounts this thing at wierd angles. Why not mount it right side up? You know so the Corsair logo reads right?

[codyjansen]

I notice everyone mounts this thing at wierd angles. Why not mount it right side up? You know so the Corsair logo reads right?

i have mine mounted so you can see the logo.

i have the cooler master storm scout (side panel is tinted) so i cant see it anyways

[TheMailMan78]

i have mine mounted so you can see the logo.

i have the cooler master storm scout (side panel is tinted) so i cant see it anyways

I have a 922 HAF I cant see mine ether but I was just wondering.

[Kantastic]

Ordered CORSAIR Cooling Hydro Series CWCH50-1 120mm High Performance CPU Cooler (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010)

today from the egg. should ahve it by the end of the week.

Going on my 920 rig in my specs, but the case is changing. no longer Antec 300, Lian Li PC-K58W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112238) will be coming in with the cooler.

that should allow me to tri-Xfire my 4870s and be decently quiet as the stock i7 cooler is the loudest part right now.

question - do I have to use the Cooler Master fan, or can I use any 120mm that fits? I couldn't tell if it was wired special or just a regular fan.

You mean Corsair fan right? Any fan will work.

[TIGR]

That's a very nice-looking setup Chicken Patty. Well done.

[codyjansen]

here is my rig

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/codyjansen/S6300126.jpg
30 minutes of prime 95
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/codyjansen/Temps.jpg

[Chicken Patty]

Ordered CORSAIR Cooling Hydro Series CWCH50-1 120mm High Performance CPU Cooler (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010)

today from the egg. should ahve it by the end of the week.

Going on my 920 rig in my specs, but the case is changing. no longer Antec 300, Lian Li PC-K58W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112238) will be coming in with the cooler.

that should allow me to tri-Xfire my 4870s and be decently quiet as the stock i7 cooler is the loudest part right now.

question - do I have to use the Corsair* fan, or can I use any 120mm that fits? I couldn't tell if it was wired special or just a regular fan.

Any fan works, a few pages back you'll see some pics of mine with push and pull fans, both Scythes.

I notice everyone mounts this thing at wierd angles. Why not mount it right side up? You know so the Corsair logo reads right?

I can't turn mine enough for it to read right, :confused:

That's a very nice-looking setup Chicken Patty. Well done.

Thanks man :toast:

[digibucc]

mine should be in within the hour. should i use the pre-applied thermal paste or should i clean it and apply the arctic silver 5 i have? I used it about a month ago.

[Kantastic]

mine should be in within the hour. should i use the pre-applied thermal paste or should i clean it and apply the arctic silver 5 i have? I used it about a month ago.

Use the AS5, the stock stuff is good (compared to other stock junk) but there is simply way too much.

[digibucc]

it's in - marking final idle and load temps on stock and will post results after installing - I also heard it may take awhile to really kick in?

I run it basically 24/7 ... high idle often... how long do you think it may take?

i'll be back after the switch :-)

[Chicken Patty]

I used both, stock paste sucked! Paste usually takes like 24 hours to cure. You'll notice that the temps will drop more and more as time passes :)

[pantherx12]

It shouldn't do unless you used the paste that comes with it, temps you got now should be temps you have for the rest of its life : ]

[digibucc]

yeah I removed the thermal paste. It fits inside my Lian Li Lancool PC-K58 with no need to mount anything outside. I will get pics up later.

I put my scythe High Performance fan behind it, attached to the case. then the rad, and then the corsair fan afterwards.

took 10+ degrees c off idle, will check load next. cpu was hgih 40s(46-8) , now 35 - individual cores were high 50s (56-8) now 2 are 38, the other 2 are 40. HUUUGE difference. and I even increased the overclock to 3.0GHz from 2.8

[Kantastic]

Bro, with an H50 take that sucker str8 to 4GHz.

[Chicken Patty]

yeah I removed the thermal paste. It fits inside my Lian Li Lancool PC-K58 with no need to mount anything outside. I will get pics up later.

I put my scythe High Performance fan behind it, attached to the case. then the rad, and then the corsair fan afterwards.

took 10+ degrees c off idle, will check load next. cpu was hgih 40s(46-8) , now 35 - individual cores were high 50s (56-8) now 2 are 38, the other 2 are 40. HUUUGE difference. and I even increased the overclock to 3.0GHz from 2.8

If I were you I'd test both ways. At first I had better temps having the Corsair H50 intaking air. But I had graphics cards that vented inside the case. I got a 5770 that vents out the back and I get better results with the H50 as exhaust. Could make a huge difference so I would try both ways and see what works best for you. :toast:

[digibucc]

i just wanted to get basic and stable with a slightly better oc than i had...

as this is my work computer, i need it guaranteed running smooth by 8am tomorrow, to do my job.
but rest assured, this weekend will see me experimenting every which way to get the best possible temps for my setup.

I also dropped the idea of Tri-Crossfire. I have the cards, and the new case gives me space. but now they are all packed super close and generating an extra 10 degrees easy. I instead moved the second card to the 3rd slot, so i finally have space between the two - my main card dropped 20+ degrees on load, no joke, it was so close to the second it couldn't breathe.

now i can start OCing again, those stock temps were a killer ;-)
it is now @4ghz and same temps as my original ones (3Ghz on stock)
HT disabled, speedstep etc, disabled.

[Chicken Patty]

i just wanted to get basic and stable with a slightly better oc than i had...

as this is my work computer, i need it guaranteed running smooth by 8am tomorrow, to do my job.
but rest assured, this weekend will see me experimenting every which way to get the best possible temps for my setup.

I also dropped the idea of Tri-Crossfire. I have the cards, and the new case gives me space. but now they are all packed super close and generating an extra 10 degrees easy. I instead moved the second card to the 3rd slot, so i finally have space between the two - my main card dropped 20+ degrees on load, no joke, it was so close to the second it couldn't breathe.

now i can start OCing again, those stock temps were a killer ;-)
awesome bro :toast: Good luck man :)

[TheMailMan78]

If I were you I'd test both ways. At first I had better temps having the Corsair H50 intaking air. But I had graphics cards that vented inside the case. I got a 5770 that vents out the back and I get better results with the H50 as exhaust. Could make a huge difference so I would try both ways and see what works best for you. :toast:

WHAT DID YOU DO TO THE TWINS!!!

[Chicken Patty]

WHAT DID YOU DO TO THE TWINS!!!

They were killing my case temps dude!!! But don't worry they are still local and in VERY good hands.

[TheMailMan78]

They were killing my case temps dude!!! But don't worry they are still local and in VERY good hands.

You better take care of them. I entrusted them to you.

[Chicken Patty]

You better take care of them. I entrusted them to you.

Don't worry dude, they are about 10 minutes from me, I stop by and peep on them periodically to make sure they are doing alright. :D

[3volvedcombat]

http://img.techpowerup.org/100214/Capture045.jpg
http://img.techpowerup.org/100214/Capture048.jpg

my corsair H50 setup ATM, someone needs to make a list for this club, and rank the h50 users up :D

[Chicken Patty]

http://img.techpowerup.org/100214/Capture045.jpg
http://img.techpowerup.org/100214/Capture048.jpg

my corsair H50 setup ATM, someone needs to make a list for this club, and rank the h50 users up :D

That looks really nice man :toast:

[tjmagneto]

CP, I have, soon to be had, an Element S case and am having temperature issues with dual GPUs with aftermarket coolers. I want both cards so I can do folding @home but the temps were driving me crazy and the sound of a bunch of higher CFM fans were driving my wife crazy since the PC is in the living room. :banghead: So I'm getting a bigger case and one of my kids will inherit the Element S case w/o the loud fans. Then I'm going to crank up my system and see what my h50 can do.

[Chicken Patty]

Cool man, temps with that case are fairly well. It's not bad at all for a $120 case.

[pjladyfox]

Sheesh! I can't believe I forgot to post in this thread as well since I'm a happy H50 Momma! ^_^

Here are the temps for my Phenom II 955 running at stock:

Configuration: Push/Pull
Fans (Intake): Pair of Scythe SFF21E's - temp controlled
Fans (top): Yate Loon D14SL-12 - temp controlled
Fans (H50): Noctua NF-P12's running at 1250
Pump: 1420 or so

Monitoring Tools: Everest 5.3, CoreTemp 99.5
Stress Tool: Prime95 v.295 (duration: 1 hour)

Idle: 35
Load: 47

Now, this is a bit warmer than my 940 which was using a Zalman 9700NT:

Idle: 30
Load: 45

Right now I'm pretty happy based upon the results so far and my system is even a little quieter to boot. Still debating whether to replace the Yate Loon with one of those Noctua 140mm's but I'm not really fond of the 120-to-140 mounts they use.

[Chicken Patty]

That's not that bad, you do have to keep in mind this is a low end water cooling sytem. How are your ambient temps?

[pjladyfox]

That's not that bad, you do have to keep in mind this is a low end water cooling sytem. How are your ambient temps?

I know and I did a LOT of research on this before settling on the H50 so I was'nt expecting miracles; just a cooling system that came close to my beloved 9700NT and was quieter under load. So far it's met or exceeded my expectations on that front so I'm pretty pleased but the real acid test will be summer since we depend upon fans (no a/c) for cooling during the few weeks of the year it gets over 80 here in Kali.

I know what ambient temp means but I'm not sure how to get that measurement. Help me O Wise one?

[Chicken Patty]

I know and I did a LOT of research on this before settling on the H50 so I was'nt expecting miracles; just a cooling system that came close to my beloved 9700NT and was quieter under load. So far it's met or exceeded my expectations on that front so I'm pretty pleased but the real acid test will be summer since we depend upon fans (no a/c) for cooling during the few weeks of the year it gets over 80 here in Kali.

I know what ambient temp means but I'm not sure how to get that measurement. Help me O Wise one?

Ambients, hmmmm. put a thermometer in your room :D

I go by what my a/c unit says, then I just add 1-3º more since my room has crunchers and it's hotter. Me myself I love the H50. Right now it's performing a bit bad because I just checked and I can't see the fins on my rad. :laugh: Time to bring out the air compressor :roll:

[rockleez]

hey guys i have a Xigmatek Dark Knight cooler atm and thinking of getting this Corsair H50, my idle temps at 18-19C running 3.7GHZ, do you think the corsair would make it any lower?

[Chicken Patty]

hey guys i have a Xigmatek Dark Knight cooler atm and thinking of getting this Corsair H50, my idle temps at 18-19C running 3.7GHZ, do you think the corsair would make it any lower?

If my H50 outperformed my Megahalem, I think it should outperform the DK as well. But of course by no means can my statement be accurate. Only one way to know :D

[TheMailMan78]

hey guys i have a Xigmatek Dark Knight cooler atm and thinking of getting this Corsair H50, my idle temps at 18-19C running 3.7GHZ, do you think the corsair would make it any lower?

If you have a good air cooler like the DK then a H50 isnt for you. Also WTF do you live your getting 18-19c at idle!?

[rockleez]

If you have a good air cooler like the DK then a H50 isnt for you. Also WTF do you live your getting 18-19c at idle!?

Lol i dunno how it gets it that low, its my first ever build, i live in somewhere quite hot lol in a chip shop :nutkick: ye but isnt any water cooler better than air?

[Chicken Patty]

Lol i dunno how it gets it that low, its my first ever build, i live in somewhere quite hot lol in a chip shop :nutkick: ye but isnt any water cooler better than air?

not any water is better than air. I had a Thermal Take drive bay, that things sucked!

[TheMailMan78]

Lol i dunno how it gets it that low, its my first ever build, i live in somewhere quite hot lol in a chip shop :nutkick: ye but isnt any water cooler better than air?

The H50 is a good cooler and a nice alternative to air. HOWEVER its not really true water cooling......well it is but it doesn't perform to the same level as a custom loop. If you had a stock heat sink I would say "yeah go for it!" but since you are already running a DK then its not much of an upgrade.

[Chicken Patty]

The H50 is a good cooler and a nice alternative to air. HOWEVER its not really true water cooling......well it is but it doesn't perform to the same level as a custom loop. If you had a stock heat sink I would say "yeah go for it!" but since you are already running a DK then its not much of an upgrade.

for me it was a considerable upgrade over my megahalem. As far as I know the Megahalem makes the DK squeal. :eek:

[TheMailMan78]

for me it was a considerable upgrade over my megahalem. As far as I know the Megahalem makes the DK squeal. :eek:

Something must have been wrong with it then man. Honestly the H50 gets good temps but it doesn't blow away air coolers. Its just a nice alternative. Anyway this guy is getting 18c at idle with an OC. How much cooler you think he needs to be? :laugh:

[rockleez]

Lol i thought my 18-19C is normal and what everyone gets

[pjladyfox]

BTW, in case any of you AMD users are not aware of this I found a MUCH better bracket for the H50 than the plastic one thanks to the guys over at Overclocking.net:

CWCH50-AMDBRKT - AMD Bracket for Corsair Hydro Series H50
https://shop.corsair.com/store/item_view.aspx?id=1033992

Already put my name on the notification list since I detest the plastic one in a BAD way even 'tho it would mean tearing everything apart again. :cry:

[pantherx12]

Currently ebay stalking a H50 with poor tags and badly spelt auction title :D

no bids thus far only 1 and half days left so hopefully no one else looks through every result from "heatsink" and finds it XD he he

[Chicken Patty]

Something must have been wrong with it then man. Honestly the H50 gets good temps but it doesn't blow away air coolers. Its just a nice alternative. Anyway this guy is getting 18c at idle with an OC. How much cooler you think he needs to be? :laugh:

Well in his case I don't know :laugh:

My Megahalem cooled my i7 perfectly bro, got temps as good as my monster WC setup back then. Maybe it didn't perform good on AMD. :confused:

[Crisao23]

I'm going to use a H50 on a HAF922 case. Does anyone know if mounting it to the case's top fan placement is a good idea for hot air exhaust ?

[Chicken Patty]

I'm going to use a H50 on a HAF922 case. Does anyone know if mounting it to the case's top fan placement is a good idea for hot air exhaust ?

Kinda akward, but just might work.

[TheMailMan78]

I'm going to use a H50 on a HAF922 case. Does anyone know if mounting it to the case's top fan placement is a good idea for hot air exhaust ?

See my specs. Its a bad Idea. Rear mount as an exhaust fan with a push pull config is the only way to go..

[Chicken Patty]

See my specs. Its a bad Idea. Rear mount as an exhaust fan with a push pull config is the only way to go..

:toast:

[blkhogan]

Just got mine installed tonight, LOVE IT! Ive got it setup in the rear with a "push/pull" setup. Temps idle around 21-24c. Havent load tested yet, will tomorrow, too tired tonight. Will post some pics also. :rockout: Went to Frys today.... Bad move, spent A LOT OF MONEY! Got the H50 on sale $69.

[Chicken Patty]

Just got mine installed tonight, LOVE IT! Ive got it setup in the rear with a "push/pull" setup. Temps idle around 21-24c. Havent load tested yet, will tomorrow, too tired tonight. Will post some pics also. :rockout: Went to Frys today.... Bad move, spent A LOT OF MONEY! Got the H50 on sale $69.

Glad you like it. What cooler did you have before and what were the temps? I personally think it's a great investment. no maintenance just a simple and pretty effective water cooler.

[rockleez]

I guess i wont switch to this then as my 100%load temp is 25C only :D

[pantherx12]

I guess i wont switch to this then as my 100%load temp is 25C only :D


Where do you live?

Your Ambients must be around 5c or something!

or the temperature sensor in your CPU is borked :laugh:

[kurosagi01]

Lol i dunno how it gets it that low, its my first ever build, i live in somewhere quite hot lol in a chip shop :nutkick: ye but isnt any water cooler better than air?

its not even hot in your bedroom in your chip shop lol..its actually quite cold in there! only downstairs thats hot.

[rockleez]

Well i think its quite hot and its not like the case is on the outside, its kinda enclosed by 3 walls kinda thing.. i guess the case fans are doing a good job? :)

[sneekypeet]

I know I'm late to the scene here, but I have a question.... Does the top on these come off the block? The black plastic cup with the corsair sticker?

Just wondering if allowing air to flow over that lil pump might help temps a degree or two.

[Chicken Patty]

I guess i wont switch to this then as my 100%load temp is 25C only :D

man, you can even put the stock cooler back on if you have an aftermarket one. Sell your cooler put the stock one and make money :laugh:

I know I'm late to the scene here, but I have a question.... Does the top on these come off the block? The black plastic cup with the corsair sticker?

Just wondering if allowing air to flow over that lil pump might help temps a degree or two.

This guy took his apart, maybe you can get some ideas from this thread???

http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/629298-mod-corsair-h50-240mm-radiator-3.html

[KieX]

I know I'm late to the scene here, but I have a question.... Does the top on these come off the block? The black plastic cup with the corsair sticker?

Just wondering if allowing air to flow over that lil pump might help temps a degree or two.

Should be no problem, got the screws on the base plate to remove it. Some guy in EVGA forum has some pics which show it taken apart: Post #13 http://www.evga.com/forums/fb.ashx?m=90442

[Chicken Patty]

Should be no problem, got the screws on the base plate to remove it. Some guy in EVGA forum has some pics which show it taken apart: Post #13 http://www.evga.com/forums/fb.ashx?m=90442

That is actually a very very nice job :toast:

[KieX]

That is actually a very very nice job :toast:

Yeah, so is the one you posted, been reading both now.. getting ideas. But even the guy from EVGA forum says it wasn't worth it. So I'll accept that and not bother/try :laugh:

[TheMailMan78]

Should be no problem, got the screws on the base plate to remove it. Some guy in EVGA forum has some pics which show it taken apart: Post #13 http://www.evga.com/forums/fb.ashx?m=90442

Thats pretty cool! But mildly retarded. Why not just get a better pump and rad and do a proper loop?

[KieX]

Thats pretty cool! But mildly retarded. Why not just get a better pump and rad and do a proper loop?

Completely agree! The amount of effort it took him... coulda/shoulda just gone for a full WC setup. H50 is there to make things simple!

[Chicken Patty]

Yeah, so is the one you posted, been reading both now.. getting ideas. But even the guy from EVGA forum says it wasn't worth it. So I'll accept that and not bother/try :laugh:

Thats pretty cool! But mildly retarded. Why not just get a better pump and rad and do a proper loop?

Completely agree! The amount of effort it took him... coulda/shoulda just gone for a full WC setup. H50 is there to make things simple!

exactly, if you going to go through that hassle, do a nice custom loop. H50 = the comfort of air cooling with kinda similar performance :laugh:

[TIGR]

One benefit over air cooling is less stress on the board. Air coolers that are big enough to perform with the H50 tend to be rather heavy. I'd still rather go with a proper loop but for the ease of use and price, the H50 is acceptable for some people and situations.

[blkhogan]

Glad you like it. What cooler did you have before and what were the temps? I personally think it's a great investment. no maintenance just a simple and pretty effective water cooler.
I was using a 1283, awesome air cooler. Temps with that would hang around 34-36c idle /38-45c load. What program do you guys use to monitor? I have used 4 different programs with 4 different temps showing. Everest for some reason says its 79c :eek: Bios says 28 to 30c, and core temp says 21- 25c at idle. One thing about the H50 that I really like... its silent. Ive been around water loops that sound like a freaking toilet flushing, or have pumps that are lets say "not so silent". Its a great tool to get your feet wet with. Doesnt do what a custom loop will do but hey.... its liquid cooling made almost "idiot proof".

[Chicken Patty]

I was using a 1283, awesome air cooler. Temps with that would hang around 34-36c idle /38-45c load. What program do you guys use to monitor? I have used 4 different programs with 4 different temps showing. Everest for some reason says its 79c :eek: Bios says 28 to 30c, and core temp says 21- 25c at idle. One thing about the H50 that I really like... its silent. Ive been around water loops that sound like a freaking toilet flushing, or have pumps that are lets say "not so silent". Its a great tool to get your feet wet with. Doesnt do what a custom loop will do but hey.... its liquid cooling made almost "idiot proof".

I believe your post was said very good. I use real temp for intel, core temp for amd.

[SonDa5]

Bro, with an H50 take that sucker str8 to 4GHz.

:toast:


:rockout:

[blkhogan]

Really impressed with the cooling of this H50. Here's a run I did with an oc from stock 3.1GHz to 3.8GHz. Ive yet to see the temp over 31c. Ive actually had it up to 4GHz but havent benched it that high yet. Pretty good for a $70 setup IMHO.
http://img.techpowerup.org/100223/3.8.png

[SonDa5]

http://img.techpowerup.org/100214/Capture045.jpg
http://img.techpowerup.org/100214/Capture048.jpg

my corsair H50 setup ATM, someone needs to make a list for this club, and rank the h50 users up :D


The H50 seems to have taken off since I started this club. PM me if you want to be on the list.
That will make it easy for me to update the thread.

I wish i could get my Q9550 to go as fast as yours. :rockout:

:cool:

[King Wookie]

Well, I now have an H50 waiting to be installed on my 750. Just waiting for another Thermalright FDB-1300 fan to do push pull.

[Chicken Patty]

Well, I now have an H50 waiting to be installed on my 750. Just waiting for another Thermalright FDB-1300 fan to do push pull.

:toast::toast: Keep us posted and post some pics :D

[OVRKIL]

I was going to install my H50 the usual way but I decided to try something different...what do you think? I mounted my H50 on the outside of my HDD cage and created a custom air tunnel (prototype!) to isolate the air from the 140mm intake fan. I have barely enough room for a push/pull config...if my temps aren't where I like them, I will try something different. I like this setup because it maintains the 'standard' airflow of the case.

[Chicken Patty]

I was going to install my H50 the usual way but I decided to try something different...what do you think? I mounted my H50 on the outside of my HDD cage and created a custom air tunnel (prototype!) to isolate the air from the 140mm intake fan. I have barely enough room for a push/pull config...if my temps aren't where I like them, I will try something different. I like this setup because it maintains the 'standard' airflow of the case.

That's actually pretty cool, how are your temps?

[blkhogan]

That "push / pull" is sooooooo close. :) Very cool idea. :toast:

[pjladyfox]

I was going to install my H50 the usual way but I decided to try something different...what do you think? I mounted my H50 on the outside of my HDD cage and created a custom air tunnel (prototype!) to isolate the air from the 140mm intake fan. I have barely enough room for a push/pull config...if my temps aren't where I like them, I will try something different. I like this setup because it maintains the 'standard' airflow of the case.

Pretty interesting way of getting that going and it's similar to what I was thinking of except implemented WAY differently. Have you had a chance to see what your temps are like yet?

Also, you could try doing something similar using the 5.25 bays and some 120mm fans so you can keep your intake down there. That is of course unless you're planning on removing the drive cage?

[SonDa5]

I was going to install my H50 the usual way but I decided to try something different...what do you think?


Looks fun.

How did it work out? Temps?

[pjladyfox]

Figured I'd better update over here since I posted the info in another forum. Here are my current temps and info:

Monitoring Tools: CoreTemp 99.5
Ambient Temp: 28 c
CPU speed: 3.2GHz stock w/ no overclocking

Stress Tool: Prime95 v.295
Settings: Default
Duration: 1 hour

Temp - Idle: 37c
Temp - Load: 49c

Stress Tool: Linx v.0.64
Settings: 5 runs - All RAM
Duration: 1 hour

Temp - Idle: 37c
Temp - Load: 51c

Fan setup is as follows:

exhaust: one 140mm Yate Loon D14SL-12
exhaust: pair of 120mm Noctua NF-P12's in push/pull configuration on H50
Intake: pair of 120mm Scythe S-Flex SFF21E's

Thoughts on these results? Are these good or should I continue with my plan:

a. Replace factory H50 AM2/AM3 bracket and install newer Corsair Hydro Series H50 AMD socket AM2 and AM3 Retention Kit from FrozenCPU: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10...0-AMDBRKT.html

b. Clean and use thin application of Shin-Etsu X23-7783D on H50 pump: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/89...?tl=g8c127s846

[Chicken Patty]

Figured I'd better update over here since I posted the info in another forum. Here are my current temps and info:

Monitoring Tools: CoreTemp 99.5
Ambient Temp: 28 c
CPU speed: 3.2GHz stock w/ no overclocking

Stress Tool: Prime95 v.295
Settings: Default
Duration: 1 hour

Temp - Idle: 37c
Temp - Load: 49c

Stress Tool: Linx v.0.64
Settings: 5 runs - All RAM
Duration: 1 hour

Temp - Idle: 37c
Temp - Load: 51c

Fan setup is as follows:

exhaust: one 140mm Yate Loon D14SL-12
exhaust: pair of 120mm Noctua NF-P12's in push/pull configuration on H50
Intake: pair of 120mm Scythe S-Flex SFF21E's

Thoughts on these results? Are these good or should I continue with my plan:

a. Replace factory H50 AM2/AM3 bracket and install newer Corsair Hydro Series H50 AMD socket AM2 and AM3 Retention Kit from FrozenCPU: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10...0-AMDBRKT.html

b. Clean and use thin application of Shin-Etsu X23-7783D on H50 pump: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/89...?tl=g8c127s846

Let me pitch in some of my observations.

1-Replacing TIM is a huge difference. I went from the factory Corsair TIM to the one that is provided with the Megashadow (Prolimatech). That gave me a few degrees of headroom.

2-I did notice the stock mounting mechanism is kinda cheap if you ask me. I never replaced mine, but I think this should also be a good improvement over stock.

3-DON'T PLUG PUMP HEADER TO BOARD. Get a 3pin to 4pin molex if you have to and plug it to PSU. This made the biggest difference of all. Saw a good 5ºc drop over using the mobo.

The H50 is a great cooler, however I'm not so fond of it in stock form. However, if you play around with this cooler there is lots to squeeze out of it. I went from having same temps as my Megashadow with an open case to having same temps and case closed. That already was an achievement. Performs like the Mega while having the case open for the MEga, but the H50 was all closed up. Then I went from that to even with case closed, still performing a good 4-5ºc better than the mega in any given instance. Testing anyone :rockout:

My three easy steps to killer performance with the H50:
1-Push and Pull Fan Configuration
2-swap swap swap. Try different configs. Pull in, push out, whatever. Use the one that best works for you. Not every case is the same, forget about the others, they suck! Use what works for you!
3- the most important step of all, TIM SUCKS! Replace the Corsair one, too thick. Use one of your liking, but not the Corsair one that comes with it.

[stevorob]

Here's my H50 setup, got it push/pull with 2 scythe slipstreams 110cfm running at full speed

http://img.techpowerup.org/100301/P1010109.jpg

[Chicken Patty]

Here's my H50 setup, got it push/pull with 2 scythe slipstreams 110cfm running at full speed

http://img.techpowerup.org/100301/P1010109.jpg

Same exact setup I was using :toast: need to get the PCI Wherever rack to mount it to my Torture Rack :toast:

[King Wookie]

Fan setup is as follows:

exhaust: one 140mm Yate Loon D14SL-12
exhaust: pair of 120mm Noctua NF-P12's in push/pull configuration on H50
Intake: pair of 120mm Scythe S-Flex SFF21E's



How are you finding those P-12's? Can't get another Thermalright to match the one was using on my Xiggy, but have 2 P-12's on hand.

[King Wookie]

Hey guys, I need some help. Can anyone tell me the size of the bolts used to mount the rad and fan?

Living in a metric world, none of my local suppliers had in stock, so I will have to order.
I need another set to add a 2nd fan to do push /pull.

Thx.

[Chicken Patty]

Hey guys, I need some help. Can anyone tell me the size of the bolts used to mount the rad and fan?

Living in a metric world, none of my local suppliers had in stock, so I will have to order.
I need another set to add a 2nd fan to do push /pull.

Thx.

The thread is 6/32. The length depends on what you need.

[stevorob]

Corsair's screw length is 1 1/4", and that's enough to mount the stock 120x25mm fan that it comes with. If you get a larger fan, say a 120x38mm, you'll obviously need longer screws.

Edit: 1 1/4 inches = 31.75 millimeters

[Chicken Patty]

Some 6/32 by 1 1/2 inches should be enough to mount 38mm fans. They are avaialble at Home Depot for those who don't know.

[stevorob]

1 1/2" screws may be a tad too short, as they come in at 38.1mm, which is just barely enough to fit through a 120x38mm fan. I would say that 1 3/4" (44mm) would be enough to mount, gives you a little extra thread so you can grab the holes in the rad.

[Chicken Patty]

I bought also some 6/32 x 2". They go through a 25mm fan, the wall of my torture rack and into the rad with more than enough thread left. Maybe something in between 1 1/2 and 2"??

[stevorob]

Yeah, definitely need something along the lines of 1 3/4" screws to mount the 38mm fans.

[Chicken Patty]

Yep I'd have to agree. :toast:

[stevorob]

This thread needs moar pics!

[Chicken Patty]

I'll have some later this week. I just ordered my Sunbeam PCI Wherever Rack to mount my H50 to my torture rack. We'll see how that turns out :toast:

[stevorob]

Sounds good.

I'm thinking of ordering the technofront air box from frozenCPU to see if that will lower temps since it will spread out the airflow and remove the dead spot from the front fan in the rad.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9205/cpa-282/Tecnofront_AirBox_120_-_Acrylic_.html

[Chicken Patty]

Hmm, I had forgotten all about those. They are rather nice :D. Get us some pics if you end up ordering it :toast:

[pjladyfox]

How are you finding those P-12's? Can't get another Thermalright to match the one was using on my Xiggy, but have 2 P-12's on hand.

I'm liking them quite a bit actually. The pair I'm using were being used for my front intake fans and were well up to the job. The only reason I swapped over to the S-Flex fans was due to a suggestion from someone else about the noise/performance ratio compared to Noctua's; not as great mind but pretty close and cheaper. ^_^

Hopefully this weekend I'll get a chance to tear mine down and setup everything again with the new mounting bracket and paste I got. I'd really like to get my temps down to where they should be so that I do not have to worry about it for awhile. Or rather, at least until the 3.0 GHz 6-core CPU's come out from AMD and I start looking for an 890X board. :respect: :rockout:

[Chicken Patty]

Guys, my PCI-E wherever rack should be in tomorrow, bump for some upcoming pics :toast:

[stevorob]

Sounds good. Lookin forward to it. Hopefully gonna be ordering the radbox this weekend. Will get some pics up when it comes

[Chicken Patty]

Sounds good. Lookin forward to it. Hopefully gonna be ordering the radbox this weekend. Will get some pics up when it comes

Yo, you got PM.

I'm looking forward to it as well man :toast:

[blkhogan]

Pulled my H50 and changed grease. Used some Thermalright "the chill factor" that I got for free with something. Anyone else ever used it? The stuff if great. Dropped my temps about 3 to 5c (was using Zalman STG1) :eek: Good temps for free shizat. :p

[Chicken Patty]

Pulled my H50 and changed grease. Used some Thermalright "the chill factor" that I got for free with something. Anyone else ever used it? The stuff if great. Dropped my temps about 3 to 5c (was using Zalman STG1) :eek: Good temps for free shizat. :p

Free is great! I will get around to ordering some AS5 again and try it with that. I've had the best luck with that TIM.

[blkhogan]

Ive been using the Zalman stuff for a few years now, been happy with it. But free and better temps? Im going to do a fresh Zalman application, something must have been off on it. :wtf:

[Chicken Patty]

Ive been using the Zalman stuff for a few years now, been happy with it. But free and better temps? Im going to do a fresh Zalman application, something must have been off on it. :wtf:

Let us know. Play with TIM, different spreads and applications can make a world of a difference bro.

[stevorob]

I had the stock garbage and AS5 on it when I had it on my athlon x2 4200 - AS5 definitely was way better. I have some MX2 on it now with the i5, and definitely get some great temps.

[Chicken Patty]

I had the stock garbage and AS5 on it when I had it on my athlon x2 4200 - AS5 definitely was way better. I have some MX2 on it now with the i5, and definitely get some great temps.

I've heard great things about the MX2 as well :toast:

[stevorob]

Yeah, its good stuff. Keeps my i5 nice and cool - under 60C at 4.0 running prime

[Chicken Patty]

Yeah, its good stuff. Keeps my i5 nice and cool - under 60C at 4.0 running prime

That sounds like a winner :toast:

[Chicken Patty]

Here is my load temps now with the H50 mounted on a Danger Den Torture Rack. 39ºc at the moment.

http://img.techpowerup.org/100306/Capture022.jpg

[stevorob]

Holy wow, 39c LOAD?

Crazy cool.

Got pics?

[blkhogan]

Heres my latest temps with Thermalright "the chill factor". Very impressed for a free tube of grease. 100% crunch @ about 12 hrs. CPU oc'ed from 3GHz to 3.85GHz. Will test 3.9GHz+ tonight. :toast:
http://img.techpowerup.org/100306/untitled.jpg

[Chicken Patty]

Holy wow, 39c LOAD?

Crazy cool.

Got pics?

I will shortly.

Heres my latest temps with Thermalright "the chill factor". Very impressed for a free tube of grease. 100% crunch @ about 12 hrs. CPU oc'ed from 3GHz to 3.85GHz. Will test 3.9GHz+ tonight. :toast:
http://img.techpowerup.org/100306/untitled.jpg

:rockout: Great temps dude, WOW!

[pjladyfox]

This has got to be the most difficult, most fustrating, PITA thermal paste I have EVER had the displeasure of buying. I've been trying to apply this crap for the past HOUR, even going so far as to heating it up in a cup of hot water for 20 minutes, and I STILL can't get the crap to spread worth a damn.

I'm going to try the hot water trick one more time but I'm NEVER buying this crap again. On the way back home I'm going to get some MX-3 so I don't EVER have to deal with this again.

Edit (4:35pm PST): Okay, I've HAD IT with this crap. I just finished one of the two 1g tube I got and I STILL can't get this stuff to spread evenly no matter how I try. If anyone wants the other 1g tube PM me and we'll work out arrangements but I want the rest of this crap out of my sight. Now I get to drive all the way back near home to get some GOOD thermal paste and this time I'm going to pickup some MX-3 and Cooler Master Thermal Fusion 400 RG-TF4-TGU1-GP and go from there.

[stevorob]

I've had good luck with the mx-2. I didn't spread it, i just let the pressure of the block spread it. I hear its alot like the mx-3 though in terms of viscosity, maybe a little thinner, so it'll be way easy to spread. You should have better luck with it over what you're trying.