Intro:
Hi everyone! I finally got my Corsair H100 in the mail yesterday from NewEgg! I was up late installing it and what not and am pressed for time right now, as I have to go to work soon so, I will upload pic's of the H100 installed and later tonight, I will update this post with all the subject goodies! I hope you enjoy and keep checking back!
A quick opinion on the H100: The backplate was kind of cheap and Corsair did cheap out on only giving you 4 fan screws! I plan to install 4 Xigmatek XLF fans in Push/Pull configuration. As of right now, I have 2 Xigmatek XLF fans in push config and it is extremely quiet at max! Other than that, this cooler is remarkable and gives me back the space I've been missing on my board for Dimm 0 & Dimm 1 RAM slots and my USB 3.0 header. BENCHMARK REVIEW WILL BE POSTED LATER Please respond with your own pic's and comments!










UPDATED PICS PUSH/PULL CONFIGURATION 08/03/2011:




Results: PUSH
Ambient temp is static at 28.1c. All results are posted in degrees centigrade. It was a hot day here in Miami and my A/C is just starting to cool the house at 10PM!
Idle Results

Low:
33-31-31-33
High:
34-32-32-33
Load Results

High:
60-66-65-64
Load Results 8/2/2011:

Load High:
59-64-63-62
Push/Pull Results:
So, I finally setup my H100 in Push/Pull configuration. I have 2x 120mm ThermalTake 94CFM Blue-Eye Fans in Push and the stock Corsair H100 fans in Pull configuration. Here are the resutls
REAPPLIED TIM AND RESEATED CPU BLOCK! 8/7/11
Ambient Temp 26.1c

THANK GD!!! Finally, my H100 is behaving like the $120 cooler that I expected!
Full Average:
55-59-56-57
Full High:
57-60-59-58
Push Conclusion:
IMO the temperatures in push configuration are in line with the results I saw with my Cooler Master V6GT. This probably is due to the fact that I swapped out the Corsair fans with 61CFM Xigmatek XLF fans. This was done for noise reducation and aesthetics. The temperatures are more than safe for a 24/7 overclock. Overall, I am very happy because I know that as soon as I find the screws I need to mount the "Pull" fans, it will only get better! I probably will end up changing the "Push" fans to the ones that Corsair sent me and just putting the Xigmatek XLF fan's as the "Pull" fans.
In all, I am happy for now because I now have regained access to my Dimm 0 + Dimm 1 Memory slots, as well as my USB 3.0 header. As with any new toy, more testing and more playing around with needs to be done!
Push/Pull Conclusion:
I am very disappointed to say the least. I spent an extra $30 on fans to complete this Push/Pull setup and the results are none to MAYBE 1c better. I don't understand why or how it could be that 4 x 94cfm 120mm fans perform at the same level as 2 x 62 cfm 120mm fans. More testing and tweaking needs to be done. As always, I will keep OCN posted!
EDIT 8/7/2011:
So, it turns out there must have been an issue with the way my CPU block was seated or maybe when I removed the CPU block to add the pull fans, the TIM was no good anymore. Either way, I am finally getting the results I was hoping for. Mid to high 50's for a closed water loop, can you say, "YES, PLEASE!?!"
OCN H100 User's Results:
user: dade_kash_xD
postlink: you're on it!
CPU OC: Intel Core i5-2500k @ 4.7ghz 1.288v
H100: Push Xigmatek XLF 120mm x 2
Load: 60-66-65-64
user: dade_kash_xD
postlink: you're on it!
CPU OC: Intel Core i5-2500k @ 4.7ghz 1.288v
H100: Push/Pull Push TT 94 CFM 120mm Pull Corsair H100 Fans
Load: 58-62-62-60
user: dade_kash_xD
postlink: you're on it!
CPU OC: Intel Core i5-2500k @ 4.7ghz 1.288v
H100: Push/Pull Push TT 94CFM 120mm Pull Corsair H100 Fans
Load: 55-59-56-57
user: qazzaq2004
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/14450216-post158.html
CPU OC: Intel Core i7 920 D0 @ 4.2 Ghz 1.384v
H100: Push/Pull Stock H100 Push / GT AP-15's Pull
Load: 76C-74C-77C-73
user: CorsairGeorge
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/14429538-post101.html
CPU OC: i7 930 1.45v 3.8ghz
H100: Push/Pull
Load: 67.74C
user: blizzfury
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/14454487-post175.html
CPU OC: i5-2500k 4.7 ghz, 1.4 vcore
H100: Push/Pull Stock H100 Push / GT AP-15's Pull
Load: 66C-69C-68C-68C
user: technot
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/14452409-post164.html
CPU OC: i5-2500k 4.5 ghz, 1.336 vcore
H100: Push/Pull 4x Noctua PF-12
Load: 67C-69C-76C-64C
user: btrGrgThnD3d
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core i5-2500k @ 4.5ghz 1.296v
H100: Push
Load: 52-57-56-56
user: kzinti1
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core i7-2600k 4.73ghz 1.352v
H100: x4 AeroCool Sharks 120mm Push/Pull
Load: 55-59-57-54
user: technot
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core i5-2500k 5010mhz 1.5v
H100: Push/Pull Noctua NF-P12 120mm
Load: 73-77-80-73
user: Meowski
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core i7 860 @ 4ghz 1.33v
H100: Push/Pull Noctua NF-P12 120mm
Load: Push H100 Fans
user: kzinti1
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core i7-2600k 4.73ghz 1.352v
H100: x4 AeroCool Sharks 120mm Push/Pull
Load: 55-59-57-54
user: Megatroid
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core 2 Quad @ 3.3ghz 1.25v
H100: Push/Pull Exhaust
Load: 49-49-49-49 (7c lower than H70 same rig)
Edited by dade_kash_xD - 9/18/11 at 5:44am
Hi everyone! I finally got my Corsair H100 in the mail yesterday from NewEgg! I was up late installing it and what not and am pressed for time right now, as I have to go to work soon so, I will upload pic's of the H100 installed and later tonight, I will update this post with all the subject goodies! I hope you enjoy and keep checking back!
A quick opinion on the H100: The backplate was kind of cheap and Corsair did cheap out on only giving you 4 fan screws! I plan to install 4 Xigmatek XLF fans in Push/Pull configuration. As of right now, I have 2 Xigmatek XLF fans in push config and it is extremely quiet at max! Other than that, this cooler is remarkable and gives me back the space I've been missing on my board for Dimm 0 & Dimm 1 RAM slots and my USB 3.0 header. BENCHMARK REVIEW WILL BE POSTED LATER Please respond with your own pic's and comments!
UPDATED PICS PUSH/PULL CONFIGURATION 08/03/2011:
Results: PUSH
Ambient temp is static at 28.1c. All results are posted in degrees centigrade. It was a hot day here in Miami and my A/C is just starting to cool the house at 10PM!
Idle Results

Low:
33-31-31-33
High:
34-32-32-33
Load Results

High:
60-66-65-64
Load Results 8/2/2011:

Load High:
59-64-63-62
Push/Pull Results:
So, I finally setup my H100 in Push/Pull configuration. I have 2x 120mm ThermalTake 94CFM Blue-Eye Fans in Push and the stock Corsair H100 fans in Pull configuration. Here are the resutls
REAPPLIED TIM AND RESEATED CPU BLOCK! 8/7/11
Ambient Temp 26.1c

THANK GD!!! Finally, my H100 is behaving like the $120 cooler that I expected!
Full Average:
55-59-56-57
Full High:
57-60-59-58
Push Conclusion:
IMO the temperatures in push configuration are in line with the results I saw with my Cooler Master V6GT. This probably is due to the fact that I swapped out the Corsair fans with 61CFM Xigmatek XLF fans. This was done for noise reducation and aesthetics. The temperatures are more than safe for a 24/7 overclock. Overall, I am very happy because I know that as soon as I find the screws I need to mount the "Pull" fans, it will only get better! I probably will end up changing the "Push" fans to the ones that Corsair sent me and just putting the Xigmatek XLF fan's as the "Pull" fans.
In all, I am happy for now because I now have regained access to my Dimm 0 + Dimm 1 Memory slots, as well as my USB 3.0 header. As with any new toy, more testing and more playing around with needs to be done!
Push/Pull Conclusion:
I am very disappointed to say the least. I spent an extra $30 on fans to complete this Push/Pull setup and the results are none to MAYBE 1c better. I don't understand why or how it could be that 4 x 94cfm 120mm fans perform at the same level as 2 x 62 cfm 120mm fans. More testing and tweaking needs to be done. As always, I will keep OCN posted!
EDIT 8/7/2011:
So, it turns out there must have been an issue with the way my CPU block was seated or maybe when I removed the CPU block to add the pull fans, the TIM was no good anymore. Either way, I am finally getting the results I was hoping for. Mid to high 50's for a closed water loop, can you say, "YES, PLEASE!?!"
OCN H100 User's Results:
user: dade_kash_xD
postlink: you're on it!
CPU OC: Intel Core i5-2500k @ 4.7ghz 1.288v
H100: Push Xigmatek XLF 120mm x 2
Load: 60-66-65-64
user: dade_kash_xD
postlink: you're on it!
CPU OC: Intel Core i5-2500k @ 4.7ghz 1.288v
H100: Push/Pull Push TT 94 CFM 120mm Pull Corsair H100 Fans
Load: 58-62-62-60
user: dade_kash_xD
postlink: you're on it!
CPU OC: Intel Core i5-2500k @ 4.7ghz 1.288v
H100: Push/Pull Push TT 94CFM 120mm Pull Corsair H100 Fans
Load: 55-59-56-57
user: qazzaq2004
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/14450216-post158.html
CPU OC: Intel Core i7 920 D0 @ 4.2 Ghz 1.384v
H100: Push/Pull Stock H100 Push / GT AP-15's Pull
Load: 76C-74C-77C-73
user: CorsairGeorge
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/14429538-post101.html
CPU OC: i7 930 1.45v 3.8ghz
H100: Push/Pull
Load: 67.74C
user: blizzfury
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/14454487-post175.html
CPU OC: i5-2500k 4.7 ghz, 1.4 vcore
H100: Push/Pull Stock H100 Push / GT AP-15's Pull
Load: 66C-69C-68C-68C
user: technot
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/14452409-post164.html
CPU OC: i5-2500k 4.5 ghz, 1.336 vcore
H100: Push/Pull 4x Noctua PF-12
Load: 67C-69C-76C-64C
user: btrGrgThnD3d
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core i5-2500k @ 4.5ghz 1.296v
H100: Push
Load: 52-57-56-56
user: kzinti1
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core i7-2600k 4.73ghz 1.352v
H100: x4 AeroCool Sharks 120mm Push/Pull
Load: 55-59-57-54
user: technot
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core i5-2500k 5010mhz 1.5v
H100: Push/Pull Noctua NF-P12 120mm
Load: 73-77-80-73
user: Meowski
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooling/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core i7 860 @ 4ghz 1.33v
H100: Push/Pull Noctua NF-P12 120mm
Load: Push H100 Fans
user: kzinti1
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core i7-2600k 4.73ghz 1.352v
H100: x4 AeroCool Sharks 120mm Push/Pull
Load: 55-59-57-54
user: Megatroid
postlink: http://www.overclock.net/water-cooli...l#post14462868
CPU OC: Intel Core 2 Quad @ 3.3ghz 1.25v
H100: Push/Pull Exhaust
Load: 49-49-49-49 (7c lower than H70 same rig)
Edited by dade_kash_xD - 9/18/11 at 5:44am

















