Introduction and Technical Specifications
Today we tear into the Corsair H80i to show you what makes it tick…
Introduction
Hydro Series™ H80i High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
Courtesy of Corsair
The Corsair Hydro Series™ H80i High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler is the middle tier cooler in Corsair's latest revision of the series. We decided to take the cooler apart to see what makes it tick and share insight on the components used in designing this award winning cooler.
The Hydro Series™ H80i cooling system consists of an aluminum-based 120mm x 120mm x 38mm radiator capable of supporting two 120mm x 120mm fans, attached to a CPU copper-based cooling assembly via 3/8 inch rubber hoses. The CPU cooler contains embedded magnets to better hold the CPU clip to the body of the cooling assembly. The CPU cooler also includes an integrated LED in the top of the assembly as well as Corsair Link™ connection ports and fan connection ports. The cooling hoses are attached to the CPU assembly by rotating nozzles, capable of an almost full 360 degrees of rotation.
CPU cooler assembly breakdown
Courtesy of CoolIT Systems
Corsair partnered with CoolIT Systems in the design and implementation of the H80i. While the CPU cooler assembly pictured is not exactly like the H80i, the CoolIT Systems designed ECO II is close enough to the H80i in design for comparison purposes. Notice how the top cap and cold plate sandwich the pump assembly in place with the pump and electronics sitting in an upper chamber and the barbs feeding into or fed from a lower chamber.
Technical Specifications (taken from the Corsair and CoolIT Systems websites)
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Cold Plate Material |
Copper Micro Fin |
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Radiator Material |
Aluminum |
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Radiator dimensions |
120mm x 152mm x 38mm |
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Fan Dimensions |
120mm x 120mm x 25mm |
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Maximum Fan Speed |
2700 RPM |
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Maximum Fan Airflow |
77 CFM |
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Fan dBA |
37.68 dBA |
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Fan static pressure |
4mm/H20 |
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Tubing |
Large-diameter, low permeability, low evaporation rubber |
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Socket Support |
AMD AM2, AMD AM3, AMD FM1, Intel LGA 1155, Intel LGA 1156, Intel LGA 1366, Intel LGA 2011 |
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Coolant |
Low toxicity propylene glycol/water mixture with anti-corrosion/anti-fungal package |
A cool article.
I’ve owned an
A cool article.
I’ve owned an original H80 since not long after they came out. The original design had a lot of problems with the integrated fan controller not working properly out of the box. Corsair was very good about RMAing and I’m reasonably happy with it. I don’t think I’ll ever do another closed loop cooler again, though.
The new cold plate design on the i variant looks like a pain to install compared to the old design.
I didn’t find it too bad to
I didn't find it too bad to install actually. And the integrated magnets holding the top plate in place helps immensely. It is simliar in nature to Swiftech's block mounting mechanism…
It was a heck of a lot more
It was a heck of a lot more elegant on amd compared to my h50, no backplate to swap, easier to install than a stock amd cooler, 2 screws instead of a latch. The multitude of cords is bad though.
Awesome article. I wish to
Awesome article. I wish to read more like this.
Is it possible to get one
Is it possible to get one that has been used in a system for like 1-2 years and then take it apart and check how the internals held up.
Also if possible, on an analytical balance, measure the weight to find out how much fluid was lost.
Also if possible as a final bit of destruction test is a hole can be made in the tank for the installation of a small cap where a small syringe (the kind used for filling ink cartridges) can be used to top the tank off after a few years and then sealed with a screw with a o-ring at the end or something)
I hate people like you.
I hate people like you.
these are very good at
these are very good at cooling and i adore them, but i am looking for the guage of barb fitting. my project is to fit a second pump system for a graphics card as i dont have room for a seperate set. unless corsair have a kit or parts i can use. thank you in advance for any ideas 🙂