Conclusions
All I can say is wow. I expected the Corsair H50 to do ok, considering Asetek’s reputation, and the fact that I really wouldn’t expect Corsair to put their logo on something that didn’t perform. But I didn’t dream that the little H50 would outperform the Zalman air cooler, much less perform every bit as well as a complete liquid cooling system with a reservoir and a pair of radiators cooled by eight fans!
The Corsair Hydro Series H50 liquid CPU cooler is very impressive. It is a self-contained sealed system with a 120mm motorsports radiator, built for Corsair by Asetek. It fits Intel’s LGA 1366/775 and AMD’s AM3/AM2. It is simple to install and is silent running.
With my overclocked i7 920 under full load, the H50 beat my best air cooler by 4C and equaled my best water cooler. `Nuff said.
I found not a single thing to dislike about this cooler.
The most amazing thing about the Corsair H50 is the price. It runs $80 at my favorite online retailer. That is less than or equal to $10 more than the five most expensive air coolers that fit the i7. And it easily outperforms all of them. ThinkComputers gives the Corsair Hydro Series H50 liquid CPU cooler a 10 out of 10 score and our Editor’s Choice Award!
Pros:
– Totally self-contained liquid cooling system makes watercooling easy for the uninitiated
– Should fit any case with a 120mm rear fan
– Outperformed what is probably the best 120mm air cooler on the market, performed as well as a full liquid system
– Ridiculously inexpensive
Cons:
– None
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