Conclusion
The CPU block and radiator with fans
When looking back at the questions posed at the introduction of this article, it becomes incredibly easy to see how well the Corsair H80 stacks up in terms of providing a useful and effective cooling solution that is not only simple to operate, but easy to maintain. Hampered by a frustrating installation process, as well as a questionable interface, it would be easy to simply blow off the H80 as another “me too” all-in-one solution, and yet Corsair delivers where it truly counts. The H80 performs like a dream, soaking up the heat produced by the Core 2 Duo and producing temperatures that could easily be associated with a cooling solution of a much greater price. Frankly, the noise produced is negligible compared to the price point, and can be easily negated with either of the following options: keeping the fan speed on the first or second setting or replacing the fans with quieter alternatives.
All in all, Corsair’s product brings the cooling power desired, at a cost that (too me) makes the H80 a no-brainer cooling solution for anyone interested in overclocking or pushing their PC to its limits.
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Excellent review. I didn’t know much about liquid cooling systems and while this was a review, the graphs and information in it helped me learn and make a choice. Thank you!