Question Corsair h60

[ThaBigB]

Hello. I recently bought an HP Omen 30L desktop and am trying to upgrade to H60 liquid cooling. Do I need to install the back bracket for this chipset because the pump is pretty loose on the cpu even with the hold down bracket being secured all the way. Here is the PC link. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-ome...b-hdd-256gb-ssd-black/6402513.p?skuId=6402513

 

[rubix_1011]

Upgrading to an H60....from what? Looks like a re-badged Thermaltake air cooler, those are actually pretty decent. https://www.thermaltakeusa.com/gravity-i2.html

H60 isn't that great of an AIO. It looks like the case might support a 240mm AIO in the top, why only a 120mm and not something a bit larger?

What do you mean it is loose? Did you follow installation directions? What bracket are you mentioning?

 

[ThaBigB]

I'm really just shooting for a more silent pc. The cooler it came was amazing. Just loud. The mounting bracket that keeps the pump secured to the cpu. The bracket is as tight as it can go without causing damage but the pump is still not securly pressed against the cpu and can be moved around if I just touch the hose. It's the bracket on the right in the link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086G8YWMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x0uuFbNKVFBVD

 

[rubix_1011]

AIOs aren't really that quiet, usually the fans are the loudest component. Having a single 120mm fan can be noisy, depending on CPU load and the fan curve. In all honesty, if you wanted silence, a large air cooler is what you want.

You should be using both of those brackets - one is the backplate, the other is the pump mounting bracket (look at the 2nd image on that Amazon page). If this is how it is used, there shouldn't be any movement, provided you've secured it well.

 

[GarrettL]

While the H60 is really no better than a good air cooler it is actually a decent little unit. I have on on my 3800x and it does a great job and much quieter than the Wraith Prism.

 

[ThaBigB]

Alrighty then. I assumed I didn't' need the rear bracket because it didn't come with it, But it did come with it. My toddler just took it from me when I wasn't looking and hid it. It's all installed now and my temps are almost 30c lower than with the other fan. Thank you.