Corsair H100 / H80 / H60 noise, grinding pump - *fix* + official Corsair response - Page 153

Oh well, after putting up with my noisy H100 for the last couple of months I've finally requested an RMA...bit disappointed really as I've unsuccessfully tried all the fixes mentioned in various threads.

I hope the whole return process isn't too much of a problem.

Where would I have to post it to? or do Corsair get a courier to arrange a pickup?

Is there anyone who bought an adapter that confirm that it worked? I know it's not 100% to work but I'm wondering if it has worked for anyone.

I made my own based on what wlw posted and it worked for me. It dropped the pumps rpm by 200 and the grinding stopped. The temps haven't been affected either.

I've requested an RMA however they say I have to ship it myself which I find unacceptable. It will cost me about £60 to ship, I'd expect them to send a courier out to be honest. Is there any way round this? I might as well buy a new cooler for £80.
Edited by AndyM95 - 10/30/12 at 4:02pm

Corsair Press Release: This ain’t your Grandaddy’s H100!

To improve cooling performance over previous generations, the Hydro Series H100i cooler uses new, more efficient copper cold plates, improved manifolds, optimized fan designs, and larger diameter tubing for increased coolant flow. Corsair's new flagship liquid CPU cooler, the Hydro Series H100i, utilizes a 240 mm radiator for increased surface area and cooling capacity.

The H100i uses new SP120L High Performance fans based on Corsair's static pressure optimized Air Series SP120 fans. The SP120L utilizes wide-body, low-pitch fan blades designed for outstanding static pressure at a lower noise level, and a motor that has been specially tuned for high torque, ensuring consistently high performance when used in high resistance environments such as on a liquid cooling radiator. With the new SP120L fans, noise levels have been reduced significantly.

Out of the box compatibility with Corsair Link provides control over fan speeds and noise levels, pump head LED lighting customization, and the ability to create custom cooling profiles from the Corsair Link Dashboard's easy-to-use software interface. An additional Corsair Link Digital connector on the pump head provides monitoring and control of other devices, such as Corsair Link equipped power supplies, Lighting Nodes, Cooling Nodes, and the Airflow Pro memory activity and temperature monitor kits.

The integrated design of the Hydro Series H100i combined with new materials and features make installation simpler than ever. The composite rubber tubing is more flexible than the FEP/FPA tubing used in previous coolers, making installation and routing easier but maintaining the previous generation's ultra-low evaporation rates. A new magnetic mounting bracket allows PC builders to quickly and effortlessly configure the coolers for all modern Intel or AMD motherboard sockets.

The new H100i Hydro Series cooler is backed by Corsair's industry leading five-year limited warranty and technical support. The products will be available in November from Corsair's worldwide network of resellers and distributors. Prices in the United States are listed below:

Hydro Series H100i $119.99 USD

Looks promising! I wonder how it compares to the NZXT Kraken X60?!

Does anyone have any spare voltage adapters they want to sell to me?

With wlw out of commission, I'm unable to get this high speed H100 fixed. The pump isn't to much grinding as it is rattling for me. Its 2200rpm is just too high.

Tried it with another PSU that gives out about 11.9V and the H100 ended being up much more tolerable.

I'd just use a fan controller, but I can't find any male molex to male 2/3pin fan header cable. I guess I'll have to make my own somehow.

Performance-PCS.com has the adapter you need, it was $3.99 when I got mine, never used it just a backup. Just search internal power cables.

MeanBruce, good to see you again... do you know what's going on with wl wwl?

Anyways, after 3 months with the RMA H100 I'm getting these noises again... I'm going to insist on replacing it to the H100i

I fitted the diode to my H100's power line and it worked in the short term but eventually the noise came back. The noise really started to bug me and I've initiated the RMA process...but to be honest with the expensive shipping costs I might just write it off as a kick in the nuts and wait for the new H100i to get in the shops. Bit cr*p I know but hey ho and such is life.