Corsair H100i Review
Test Set Up & Results
Published: 24th November 2012 | Source: Corsair | Price: £89.99 |
Test Set Up & Results
Corsair H100i
Intel Core-i7 950
Gigabyte G1 Assassin
Corsair HX850
12GB Corsair vengeance
HIS 7770
Windows 7 Ultimate x64For the first test we set our i7-950 overclocked to 200x20 @ 1.25v for a clock speed of 4.0GHz. We allow the system to idle for 10 minutes and then run Prime95 'maximum heat maximum stress' setting for a further 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes we note the temperatures of all cores and the ambient temperature of the room. An average of all cores is taken, then the ambient temperature is removed from this figure and this gives us the delta temperature. Delta is the temperature difference above ambient which is a truer reflection of the heat-sink performance rather than mere maximum figures. Testing in an Igloo or the Sahara would give vastly different maximum temperatures, yet the Delta could be the same.
The second test follows all steps from above but with a 200x21 @ 1.35v for 4.2GHz overclock, the extra voltage in this test allows us to see if the heat-sink can cope when extreme loads and overclocks are applied.
The last test is at 4.4GHz, 200x22 @ 1.45v and is an extreme test that only extreme coolers will ever pass. Any cooler in this graph is a one of the elite few that has the cooling ability to dissipate the heat created during this grueling test.
Head over the page to see what we think of these results plus some surprising socket 2011 tests too!
Most Recent Comments
Very well done, thank you for taking the time to test so thoroughly. 
I take the words of rossi94! A very well made and precise test!
Yeah I knew if I went ahead and bought a H100 that the 100i's would be great. Oh well I got it for a good price.
I don't understand why it worked that way on the 1366 system. Maybe that proc is just so wore out that doesn't spread the best out evenly or something.
I don't understand why it worked that way on the 1366 system. Maybe that proc is just so wore out that doesn't spread the best out evenly or something.
great review , I believe u've covered everything thoroughly
better looks , wider tubing , controlled by software, better performance and no rattling => much of improvement.
gj corsair
better looks , wider tubing , controlled by software, better performance and no rattling => much of improvement.
gj corsair
I love that Specialtech has a TTL bundle. 
The H100/H100i are literally the only AIO coolers I would consider recommending or using myself.
The H100/H100i are literally the only AIO coolers I would consider recommending or using myself.
Most excellent review Guv. The longer they are the better they are. This reduces the chance you might leave out a minor, but potentially important, detail. I just wish I could find a shop in Australia that has these babies in stock 
I now wish to skip the H100 and go straight to the H100i. I might have to order it from Corsair and pay the extra $40 for shipping. Oh well, Ive got about a month to decide.
I now wish to skip the H100 and go straight to the H100i. I might have to order it from Corsair and pay the extra $40 for shipping. Oh well, Ive got about a month to decide.Quote:
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Most excellent review Guv. The longer they are the better they are. This reduces the chance you might leave out a minor, but potentially important, detail. I just wish I could find a shop in Australia that has these babies in stock
I now wish to skip the H100 and go straight to the H100i. I might have to order it from Corsair and pay the extra $40 for shipping. Oh well, Ive got about a month to decide. |
Great review Tom. The effort gone into all that testing was exceptional.
Epic screen cap:
http://i.imgur.com/z0abD.png
Epic screen cap:
http://i.imgur.com/z0abD.png
thats a proper review... thanks for your effort tom
very informative... i´m gonna get one for my new build
lovely picture
very informative... i´m gonna get one for my new build
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Great review Tom. The effort gone into all that testing was exceptional.
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Thank you very much for the review. Loved the gamers impression you did Feel lucky that I have not bought my H100 that I was playing to buy next month, but will be getting the H100i. Cheers
Feel lucky that I have not bought my H100 that I was playing to buy next month, but will be getting the H100i. CheersCan you talk a little about the usability without the software? For example, if I was using this in a hackintosh rig, is there any way to control fan speed? What is the default speed if not?
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Can you talk a little about the usability without the software? For example, if I was using this in a hackintosh rig, is there any way to control fan speed? What is the default speed if not?
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Another great review as always and once again no questions need to be asked as you have covered everything.
Hi TTL, another great review.
I'm a little concerned though, I have a H100 and had to use the diode fix to rid myself of the rattling pump. Does this mean that my Corsair AX850 is pumping our more than 12.3 Volts for sure?
I'm a little concerned though, I have a H100 and had to use the diode fix to rid myself of the rattling pump. Does this mean that my Corsair AX850 is pumping our more than 12.3 Volts for sure?
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Hi TTL, another great review.
I'm a little concerned though, I have a H100 and had to use the diode fix to rid myself of the rattling pump. Does this mean that my Corsair AX850 is pumping our more than 12.3 Volts for sure? |
Really interesting review!
Had my H100i for a week now, running it pushpull with 2 of the Corsair Performance fans. Set the stock fans to 0 RPM in Corsair Link but they run at a quiet 500RPM, can't hear any audible difference between 4 fans & 2 like this.
Had my H100i for a week now, running it pushpull with 2 of the Corsair Performance fans. Set the stock fans to 0 RPM in Corsair Link but they run at a quiet 500RPM, can't hear any audible difference between 4 fans & 2 like this.
are the fans in the specialtech link able to be controlled by the h100i controller?
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are the fans in the specialtech link able to be controlled by the h100i controller?
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Thanks - I will take your word for it - and as I am very close to colchester, I will come see you if I can't get it to work 
Great review tom thanks made my mind up for me keep up the great vids too
keep up the great vids tooI just did a search for H100i images on Google because I wanted to see if anyone had one in the Dokker case.
This is what it came up with. http://www.google.com.au/imgres?star...,r:42,s:0,i:93
sorry about the incredibly long link... but that shot is too bloody lol
This is what it came up with. http://www.google.com.au/imgres?star...,r:42,s:0,i:93
sorry about the incredibly long link... but that shot is too bloody lol
Looking to buy this unit, great review!
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I just did a search for H100i images on Google because I wanted to see if anyone had one in the Dokker case.
This is what it came up with. http://www.google.com.au/imgres?star...,r:42,s:0,i:93 sorry about the incredibly long link... but that shot is too bloody lol |
Is it worth buying this over a Noctua NH-U12P SE2 ?
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Is it worth buying this over a Noctua NH-U12P SE2 ?
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Its much better than that but also twice the price....
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But I just realised it wont fit in my Nzxt tempest evo grr.
Excellent review, was on the fence about buying one or not for my rig. But that very thorough review sold me over.
Again a nice complete revieuw, but I prefer costum wc over this
Is it possible that the 1366 did not cool better due to the surface area on the 1366 vs the 2011? I mean we would need to know what the block inside the h100i looks like, but if the cooling fins aren't directly over the center of the block, that may be what makes the 2011 socket cooler in this account.
I love that new fan design.
Really don't know if i should play it safe and get one or try a proper water cooling sys...
A "real" water cooling loop will perform a little better but itll be a lot more work. If you think youd enjoy that though then it would be a lot of fun. I personally dont think I would enjoy the work and maintenance that comes with one so these closed loop coolers are right up my ally.
Great review.
After watching a number of them over the last month or so, I must say you guys are the best.
Informative, accurate, detailed and honest.
After watching a number of them over the last month or so, I must say you guys are the best.
Informative, accurate, detailed and honest.
I have a cougar evolution case, with a CM hyper 212 plus cooling my 3570k.... i feel i am being bottle-necked by said air cooler, and the H100i seems like my best choice as far as a stand alone water cooler goes.
ONE PROBLEM: i cannot for the life of me seem to find any reviews of the cougar evolution case that verifies it will fit a top-mounted 240mm radiator, so my question is simple....
Will it??
thanks
ONE PROBLEM: i cannot for the life of me seem to find any reviews of the cougar evolution case that verifies it will fit a top-mounted 240mm radiator, so my question is simple....
Will it??
thanks
from all the pix ive seen, i doubt it. the fans look to be "centered" creating an
issue with most motherboards MOSFET/RAM heatsinks. also, couldn't tell it the
bolt-centers of the fans are 15mm apart.
measure from the roof, to the first top motherboard standoff. if it 55mm+ your
half-way there. if you have tall RAM heatsinks or a top mounted MOSFET heatsink
would be the only other issue to look into.
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/6...diwasusmax.jpg
this works out because the radiator/fan mounts closer to the right panel than the
motherboard side. and this is also using push/pull SP120PE fans which shows
monster room.
if you dont have 55mm measure or better from the top of motherboard stand off
and the roof.. it wont fit with rad and two fans..
hope this helps.
issue with most motherboards MOSFET/RAM heatsinks. also, couldn't tell it the
bolt-centers of the fans are 15mm apart.
measure from the roof, to the first top motherboard standoff. if it 55mm+ your
half-way there. if you have tall RAM heatsinks or a top mounted MOSFET heatsink
would be the only other issue to look into.
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/6...diwasusmax.jpg
this works out because the radiator/fan mounts closer to the right panel than the
motherboard side. and this is also using push/pull SP120PE fans which shows
monster room.
if you dont have 55mm measure or better from the top of motherboard stand off
and the roof.. it wont fit with rad and two fans..
hope this helps.
I really like the look the H100i, but the numbers the thermaltake 2.0 extreme have been putting up, tells me not to.
I've just got my H100i.
I wouldn't quite give it the same award as Tom for the following reasons.
Firstly the Radiator arrived unscathed in the packing with bent cooling fins. Ah well I thought speak to corsair RMA and get it sorted out.
Thought I would assemble it anyway just to get a feel for the unit and.............the fan screws are too long, it's not a gnats chuff too long it's like 2 or 3mm too long, the only saving grace is that it only crushes the fins it appears rather than cutting into the core, but come on...................how hard is it to get stuff like this correct?
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I've not over torqued the screws, I've not even nipped them up against the fan body and as you can see the screw is already cutting into the fins of the rad. This is following the published instructions as well.
Is this acceptable?
I wouldn't quite give it the same award as Tom for the following reasons.
Firstly the Radiator arrived unscathed in the packing with bent cooling fins. Ah well I thought speak to corsair RMA and get it sorted out.
Thought I would assemble it anyway just to get a feel for the unit and.............the fan screws are too long, it's not a gnats chuff too long it's like 2 or 3mm too long, the only saving grace is that it only crushes the fins it appears rather than cutting into the core, but come on...................how hard is it to get stuff like this correct?
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4cf06104.jpg
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/...ps753d2962.jpg
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9cc57668.jpg
I've not over torqued the screws, I've not even nipped them up against the fan body and as you can see the screw is already cutting into the fins of the rad. This is following the published instructions as well.
Is this acceptable?
My H100 came the same way, with a few dents in the fan array, but doubtful of it making any different to performance, plus fans will cover it up.
I like my H100, but performance could be better.
I like my H100, but performance could be better.
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I've just got my H100i.
I wouldn't quite give it the same award as Tom for the following reasons. Firstly the Radiator arrived unscathed in the packing with bent cooling fins. Ah well I thought speak to corsair RMA and get it sorted out. Thought I would assemble it anyway just to get a feel for the unit and.............the fan screws are too long, it's not a gnats chuff too long it's like 2 or 3mm too long, the only saving grace is that it only crushes the fins it appears rather than cutting into the core, but come on...................how hard is it to get stuff like this correct? I've not over torqued the screws, I've not even nipped them up against the fan body and as you can see the screw is already cutting into the fins of the rad. This is following the published instructions as well. Is this acceptable? |
You could always stick a couple of washers on the screws.
The bent rad fins are pretty common really. You see a lot of new rads like that.
They're made to account for having a case in-between the fans and the rad I think, hence why they're a little longer.
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Not really...
You could always stick a couple of washers on the screws. The bent rad fins are pretty common really. You see a lot of new rads like that. They're made to account for having a case in-between the fans and the rad I think, hence why they're a little longer. |
Why would I be required to purchase additional washers to mount an AIO system?? It doesn't say AIO (providing you buy your own spacing washers, or accept drilling the screws into the rad) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler.
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Think you've missed the point. The instructions are really clear on the suggested system of mounting, using the 8 washers provided with the short screws through the chassis and into the rad, while directly mounting the fans with these screws.
Why would I be required to purchase additional washers to mount an AIO system?? It doesn't say AIO (providing you buy your own spacing washers, or accept drilling the screws into the rad) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler. |
But, I do also think it's a little bit of a trivial issue to be angry at.
You could get the exact screws at any hardware store for like 50p...and even less for washers.
Corsair are at fault in not giving you the exact stuff for fitting to start with, but I can think of many worse thinks to be complaining about than a few screws that are a couple of millimetres too long.
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