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Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2 240mm Radiator Dual 120mm PWM fans Advanced RGB Lighting and Fan control with software Liquid CPU Cooler
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
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Cooling
290cooling, cpu, liquid, radiator, coolers
+91%
-9%
" ... amazing CPU water cooler ... "
" ... Excellent cooler, almost silent operation, and very effective at cooling my 91w processor. ... "
" ... If you are overclocking cpu, this Cooling unit is recommended, that's if you're not doing a custom build liquid cooling system. ... "
" ... Easy install, superb cooler. ... "
" ... I was always skeptical of liquid cooling, but this changed my opinion. ... I'm never gonna go back to air cooling. ... "
" ... This is a great cooler. ... "
" ... Great cooling capabilities and looks amazing. ... "
" ... Effectively cools my processor. ... "
Product Reliability
160corsair, 6 months, failed, cpu, pump failed
+27%
-73%
" ... After only a month started making a grinding noise from the pump. ... "
" ... The computer was throwing an error saying that my computer was over heating and there was no pump/fan. ... This died right in the middle of my semester during midterms and during the worst possible time. ... "
" ... The pump stopped working, which overheated the CPU. ... "
" ... My pump failed after a few months use(March 2, 2017). ... "
" ... Failed after 5 months, not worth the hoops they make you jump through in order to return it even though they boast about the "5 year" warranty ... "
" ... When it works it's good however 2 pump failures within the first 6 months of owning = absolute garbage quality control, to top it off Corsair don't appear to be offering me a refund after the 2nd failure. ... "
" ... I ordered this brand new. ... "
" ... It seems this is very common for Corsair products so be careful as not all of them last. ... "
Overall performance
110i7 7700k, intel, i7, overclocked, amd
+82%
-18%
" ... Aside from that this thing has handled my 4.0 ghz Overclock on my Ryzen 7 1700 so beautifully. ... "
" ... Using it to cool a 5820K. ... "
" ... I have not had this things go anywhere near the danger range on my i7-7700k. ... "
" ... Regardless, performance wise. ... Im using this on my new i7 7700K build. ... On a z270 motherboard. ... "
" ... I use it for my 4.7ghz OC on my i5 4690k. ... "
" ... The H60 did a great job at pushing my intel processor but I wanted to make sure I got what I needed for my 8 core 1700. ... "
" ... Recently installed this baby into an Intel 8700 rig, and boy am I pleased with it! ... No need to replace it, as it will swimmingly get the job done. ... "
" ... Corsair H115i performs really well . ... "
Setup
103install, installation, instructions, installed, easy
+88%
-12%
" ... No problems doing a top install. ... "
" ... Easy install, superb cooler. ... "
" ... To my surprise this thing was very easy to install, however ... "
" ... The install was very, very easy and simple. ... I usually have to watch a YouTube tutorial on how to install various coolers but I was able to follow the instructions in the booklet they included without issue. ... "
" ... Easy to install in a Thor 2. ... "
" ... It was very easy to install, setup and it kept the cpu very cool. ... "
" ... own a H100i, wanted something bigger for my new setup. ... "
" ... I was very excited about my setup and adding this to it until my computer started up one day and was running 100C and the heatsink fan was as loud as a car trying to cool down. ... "
Sound Quality
83fans, quiet, fan, pump, cooler
+59%
-41%
" ... I replaced the good fans that come with this for a pair of Noctua fans which are a bit quieter. ... "
" ... Good God, they sound like a jet turbine. ... "
" ... Also good god the fans get loud on this thing at anything above 70% fan speed! ... "
" ... i think i need to put better fans cause mine are moderately loud ... "
" ... If the noise fixes itself, I'll edit this to a 5 star. ... "
" ... If I turn up the fan speed in the software you can hear it, but at auto it is pretty silent. ... "
" ... Quiet and effective. ... "
" ... Fans are quiet. ... "
Ease of Use
70easy, install, works great, simple, quiet
+90%
-10%
" ... Corsair could make it easier to differentiate coolers to make the buying process easier. ... "
" ... To my surprise this thing was very easy to install, however ... "
" ... The install was very, very easy and simple. ... "
" ... Easy to install in a Thor 2. ... "
" ... Super easy install and configuration. ... "
" ... Other than that, was a breeze to install and get running. ... "
" ... very quiet, difficult to install for someone who hasn't done it before but works great. ... "
" ... Easy to do. ... "
Fit
67radiator, fans, corsair, bracket, backplate
+54%
-46%
" ... This cooler works flawlessly and fits into cases that say they fit 240mm coolers. ... "
" ... It's a tight fit for smaller cases like mine but I got it in there. ... "
" ... Keeps my Xeons nice and cool in my Phantek Enthoo Pro case, which has space to mount both. ... "
" ... If you're looking for an AIO that fits the AM4 socket out of the box this one works really well for $60. ... "
" ... This fits perfectly in the back of my Crystal 570X. ... "
" ... I installed it in a corsair 88r case which is a small case but fit perfectly. ... "
" ... Radiator JUST fit inside my new ATX mid-tower case (I had to buy a bigger case to fit this thing, since it for sure wouldn't fit in my old iBuypower Revolt case). ... "
" ... Hoses are a bit long for a top mount in my corsair 460x but worked out pretty good for a front mount. ... "
Build Quality
66radiator, plate, hoses, washers, backplate
+41%
-59%
" ... 4, The tubes are very stiff. ... "
" ... Way too big for almost any case . ... "
" ... It didn't last a year before the pump broke. ... "
" ... Then the cooler split a gut and has wrecked other parts in the brand new PC build. ... "
" ... (If you have the clearance for it in your case) ... When I swapped out my build from one case to another, the pump failed, I tried to twist it back and forth on the tubing, thinking I messed something up. ... "
" ... Just because it would of went to the top of my case. ... "
" ... the screw heads to me are the things you tighten onto the four screws around the CPU). ... "
" ... The screws are striped. ... The part that attaches the screws to the back plating are warped. ... "
Marketplace
53corsair, shipping, support, product, works as advertised
+55%
-45%
" ... You will thank me later. ... "
" ... works as expected ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... but i gave it 5 stars because it did work as expected. ... "
" ... Works wonderfully, as described. ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Price
33money, worth, waste, h60, cooler
+82%
-18%
" ... Worth the investment ... "
" ... Totally worth the $$ ... "
" ... i dont rate perfect score but this item is so good. ... "
" ... Great value here! ... "
" ... All in all, money well spent. ... "
" ... decent price for what it can do. ... "
" ... This compares to the H60, but it's much, much better, definitely worth the couple of extra bucks. ... "
" ... But it's good enough for the price I guess? ... I really should have probably spent the extra money for a better model, but I figured since it was for my GPU it didn't matter. ... "
Delivery
33arrived, box, fast shipping, delivered, days
+52%
-48%
" ... I really love it ~packaging condition was great~ ... "
" ... Let me just say that this set up has surely delivered. ... This water cooler delivered. ... "
" ... When it arrived, everything looks fine. ... "
" ... Product arrived with no damages. ... "
" ... After providing the invoice of the order, my claim was accepted after 5 days. ... For shipping times, I am located in Arizona, and Corsair is located in California . ... "
" ... Arrived with crushed original packaging. ... Amazon shipping box fine. ... "
" ... Great product and fast shipping. ... "
" ... I received the item within two days of shipping as requested. ... "
Design
32looks, logo, looks great, design, pump
+81%
-19%
" ... RGB logo on the pump is fully adjustable. ... "
" ... I'm using it in a Fractal Design Define Nano S and I did have to remove my graphics card and insert it into the case at an angle. ... "
" ... When buying this product, look at your case, too. ... "
" ... Seems very high quality and is solid. ... "
" ... Great look and solid feel. ... "
" ... Everything looked good. ... "
" ... Significantly improved design over the H110 that I replaced with this. ... "
" ... look for something better. ... "
Returns
27replacement, refund, corsair, amazon, sending
+4%
-96%
" ... and i cant return it cause it will cost me so much mony just to ship it internationaly ... "
" ... Dealing with Corsair means creating an account and sending it back for replacement. ... "
" ... I'll probably RMA and resell it and go with a different company. ... "
" ... I am trying to get a return/refund. ... "
" ... I attempted an RMA through corsair but it has been a nightmare. ... "
" ... returned it and got my money back. ... "
" ... But not until I paid for my own shipping to send it to them first. ... "
" ... I decided it was probably just a one-off and replaced it with another, purchased in May 2017. ... "
Gaming
26games, keeps, cpu, idle, i7 7700k
+100%
" ... In all fairness, it keeps my cpu below 60 degrees with high gaming payload. ... "
" ... my youngest son loves it for gaming ... "
" ... My temp while playing a game. ... "
" ... Gaming son is 100% happy with item. ... "
" ... For about 100$, I've completely muted the sound of fans in my PC, even when running intense games on max settings. ... "
" ... Makes me PC look more like a gaming PC. ... "
" ... So far temps have not gone over 65 degrees Celsius while playing demanding games. ... "
" ... This keep my i7-7700k super cool never had a heating problem even after playing games on ultra all day long. ... "
Volume
25fans, hear, fan, louder, little loud
+24%
-76%
" ... It is a little loud even on quiet mode and is louder on idle than the stock fans. ... "
" ... It's really really loud! ... "
" ... While I do like this cooler, it's ungodly loud. ... "
" ... I was afraid it would be noisy, but I cannot even hear it when it kicks on. ... "
" ... The Fan, by the way, is a little loud. ... "
" ... one of the fans is super loud when spun high. ... "
" ... The fan that comes with the Hydro is loud. ... "
" ... They are loud as hell. ... "
Device Stand
25am4, mounting, screws, intel, hoses
+32%
-68%
" ... Should have said from the start that the AM4 bracket wasn't included in the box. ... "
" ... After going through the box there was no such hardware for mounting to AM4. ... "
" ... Didn't work for me NO AM4 BRACKET included as it states there is one ... "
" ... It does not come with the AM4 bracket. ... "
" ... Update: One week later and I still don't have the AM4 bracket. ... "
" ... Doesn't include proper mounting bracket with cooler, that you will have to pay extra for. ... "
" ... The only problem is that the mounting bracket is not universally compatible with all 1151 motherboards. ... I had to get rubber washers and attach them to the bracket as spacers between the back of the motherboard and mounting bracket, otherwise it would wiggle around. ... Had to attach it to the front of the Corsair case because it didn't fit on the top where it recommended mounting. ... "
" ... No screws, fans, brackets, standoffs, etc. ... "
Device Compatibility
22pc, corsair, computers, luckily, fan
+64%
-36%
" ... The one for AMD that comes with unit is no AM4 compatible. ... "
" ... Used it in my latest computer build and it works flawlessly. ... "
" ... Not sure how to tell if it's working properly but hopefully it's good because everything is connected the right way. ... "
" ... Perfect for both of my computers! ... "
" ... I must say that I absolutely love Corsair computer components! ... "
" ... I wanted to upgrade from my once used to be Super computer to somewhere better, and i guess i have done it right. ... "
" ... This is hard to write, as I do in fact LOVE this product, and have used Corsair products with ease for most of my PC building life. ... "
" ... Will buy again to build another PC. ... "
Software Platform
21pump, corsair link software, windows, fan, error
+24%
-76%
" ... The software needs serious work still. ... The hardware is there but the software kills it. ... "
" ... The software is terrible. ... "
" ... Went out without warning, hooked up to the software and everything. ... "
" ... Thankfully I can run their PC thermal monitoring software and have my PC shut down if the pump fails. ... "
" ... My fault for it to run that hot by bypassing the CPU fan error and starting Windows. ... So I went to google on my phone and looked up anything possible that could help. ... "
" ... Software could be better. ... "
" ... And, i almost fried my cpu trying to figure out what the "cpu fan error" was -I still don't know . ... Hardware failure beep? ... "
" ... So it has been annoying to login manually all the time and check for any updates on their support website. ... "
Product As Described
16works, described, works as expected, product, expected
+100%
" ... works as expected ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... but i gave it 5 stars because it did work as expected. ... "
" ... Works wonderfully, as described. ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... I have since gone online and annotated their ticket with a clear description, and uploaded their required proof of purchase and the picture included in this review but have yet to hear back. ... "
Ports
12usb cable, pump, header, connector, usb header
+50%
-50%
" ... I think the wire broke for the cpu fan part broke not the usb connecting part because I can read the cooler in the computer software and in there the rpm works. ... "
" ... The pump also has a mini usb connector that requires an empty internal USB header on the motherboard. ... "
" ... Most idiotic mini-usb connector hub housed in a 10-pin header fitted backwards, and it only uses 4 pins. ... "
" ... I returned 2 H110i due to its various problems including BSOD when you plugged USB cable and I bought H115i OMG!!! ... "
" ... USB cooling device "connect/disconnect in the OS" issue for the pump. ... "
" ... Figure one shows the connection to either a 3 pin or 4 pin connector on the motherboard. ... Turns out the connection to the motherboard is just a sensor - power is via the SATA connector. ... I should have known better but now where in the manual does it mention the SATA connector. ... "
User Manual
11manual, use, say, follow, easy
+18%
-82%
" ... (per the manual/quick start guide) ... "
" ... There also seems to be parts missing from reading the instructions. ... "
" ... No reference as to which to use for 1366 boards is made in the instructions. ... "
" ... Instructions as to which thumbscrews to use sucked. ... "
" ... THIS IS A SCAM I GOT MINE WITH ONLY THE BOX AND INSTRUCTIONS, THIS IS A SCAM. ... "
" ... The instructions say to press down onto the metal plate and twist to remove this. ... "
" ... I thought it was for corsair link and so it's my fault not thinking outside the manual . ... "
Defective Delivery
11used, replacement, piece, ordered, exactly
+36%
-64%
" ... I ordered this brand new. ... "
" ... Wrong product came, and the item was used, we carfeul ... "
" ... I have only 1 out of 3 of these things that are in still working condition. ... "
" ... I received my package today, and the second I installed this piece of broken technology into my system, the entire thing began to leak and spread throughout the system. ... "
" ... I do think from what I saw I was sold a used and defective unit. ... "
" ... Hopefully, to help others out that may be receiving missing parts. ... "
Apps
10corsair link software, youtube, website, still, really
+20%
-80%
" ... The software needs serious work still. ... The hardware is there but the software kills it. ... "
" ... The software is terrible. ... "
" ... Software could be better. ... "
" ... So, without panic I decided to familiarize myself with the Corsair Link Software to see if I could fix this revving up and down problem. ... "
" ... The phone support told me to go their website and file the complaint there. ... "
" ... The Corsair LINK software is garbage. ... "
" ... Also, the software is still as frustrating as ever. ... I really don't understand what the problem is with Corsair's software department. ... "
" ... I installed some temp reading software and I was running 80c on Chrome . ... "
Heating
10cpu, would, sink, hot, heating
+70%
-30%
" ... Would recommend this over a regular heat sink. ... "
" ... This is impressive because we are currently having a 95 degree heat wave in the Seattle area, with no aircon. ... "
" ... Zero heat issues. ... "
" ... No throttling, no heat problems. ... "
" ... But when it made THAT much heat, I thought what have I done? ... "
" ... Once I got it all together, it looks great, and it's pumping some serious heat out the back of my computer. ... "
" ... you mean it actually reduces the heat of a cpu? ... "
Size
10small, fits, cooler, big, works
+90%
-10%
" ... A bit cooler than my previous air cooler, but in a much more compact space. ... "
" ... It's a tight fit for smaller cases like mine but I got it in there. ... "
" ... It 100% fits. ... "
" ... Awesome small sized water cooler, it works incredibly well. ... "
" ... Very pleased with this cooler, and for a smaller case it fits wonderfully! ... "
" ... Small and just as good as its bigger brother AIO ... "
" ... It is really large though, so make sure your case is big enough for it. ... "
" ... Better have a roomy case it is big. ... "
Comfort
10screws, hands, tighten, slight, pain
+40%
-60%
" ... It required me to start all the screws loosely first, then tighten one at a time. ... "
" ... Everything about this cooler has been a huge pain. ... "
" ... Even with 2 people pressing down on all sides and attempting to twist it off, it did not budge. ... "
" ... Very awkward to install, maybe I just have big hands. ... "
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