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To test the performance of the Corsair H80i we built up a powerful Z77 based system to push the cooler to its limits. It features an Intel Core i7-3770K which was overclocked to 4.7 GHz using a core voltage of 1.3 V.
For comparison purposes, we will be showing results from the original Corsair H100 as well as the Corsair H80 and H80i. Both the H80i and H100i were updated to the latest V1.0.4 Firmware before testing.
We tested each unit in the three different preset modes; Performance, Balanced and Quiet. We also set the fan speed to maximum with the H80i and H100i as this can be achieved through the Corsair Link Software.
Test System
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K
- Motherboard: ASRock Z77E-ITX
- Memory: 8 GB Mushkin Blackline 1333 MHz
- Thermal Paste: Arctic Cooling MX-2
- Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 7950
- Graphics Card (noise tests): HIS Radeon HD 5550 Silence
Software
- Prime 95 (64-bit)
- CPUID Hardware Monitor
- Corsair Link V2.2.0
excellent, nice job by Corsair! H80 was always my favourite as it fit into more cases.
Does anyone know if one of these would fit in an Antec P150 mid tower case? Thanks
@Jonny Bingham this may be a bit late but as luck would have it, I am running a Corsair H80i in an Antec P150 case. Even with my micro Asus Maximus V Gene motherboard it fits with room to spare
Great review, but I stongly disagree with the ‘Cons’ about the H80i being “A little pricey”. Currently, they sell for $88 US dollars, which is actually about $12 cheaper than what I paid for my H80. If anything, kuddos should be given to Corsair for keeping the cost of themuch improved follow-on H80i model within an affordable range for most consumers.
corsair h80i sucks! Its not detected in windows 7 64bit. I don’t know whats the problem! 🙁 🙁 I exchanged it also… they sent me a new one, but same issue!! 🙁 Anyone? any suggestions, ideas pls help..