H50

[cmcghee358]

How can H50 be quieter? It also comes with a fan and you would need two high rpm fans for maximum performance.

It's definately quieter than my Freezer Pro 7, for one the fan only runs at about 1100 RPMs. When I was researching it, most of the information I had said it was quieter as well.

Also in a round-about way it quieted down my entire case. When I no longer needed case air to run air across my HSF, I could turn all my case fans to their lowest settings.

Meaning the H50 is quieter by design, and as a side effect the case gets quieter due to lack of demand for airflow.

Obviously I still need "some" air for my HDDs and GPU, but in an Antec 1200 case, all the fans at max is pretty loud. With them all reduced its much quieter. In fact even with them at the lowest speeds, I still can't hear the H50 going.

 

[andy5174]

.........freezer 7 pro again

Please make fair comparison. Most popular HSF these days come with 120mm fans which run much quieter than freezer7pro's 90mm fan.

 

[cmcghee358]

.........freezer 7 pro again

Please make fair comparison. Most popular HSF these days come with 120mm fans which run much quieter than freezer7pro's 90mm fan.

Unfortunately Stock HSF, and the Freezer Pro are the only ones I have any experience with. Like I said when I was doing my research there was a chart that showed dB.

I'm at work right now and I am severely restricted on what I can access.

Once again, this post as well as this thread is just my own experience with the H50.

 

[saint19]

In some forums the H50 isn't classified as LCS because don't give you the possibility to add a GPU water block and NB water block without void the warranty.

 

[IIIAWOLIII]

And how absolutely quiet it is compared to a tower air cooler. And smaller. and I found them for $66. I'm done. Some people want you to believe their opinion and take it as gospel, but when another point of view comes up, they go into Wonder Twins power activate, in the form of bashing.

So what if we want to pay more for it. I think it's rediculous to spend $300 on a video card and people do it everyday, because they want to.

BTW, I got mine used from a friend for $30, so it was a steal, but I would have spent $80 on it now that I know the performance boost I got.

BestBuy is currently selling H50s for $59 in-store.

That's a great value. I bumped my 930 up to 4 Ghz last night, at 1.26 V. My max core temp is 62C.

For $60, I got my $199 i7 930 (MicroCenter) to 4.0 Ghz at 62C. That's a stable, every-day OC of 1.2 Ghz for a measely $60.

That seems like a good value to me.

 

[IIIAWOLIII]

Its a STUPID opinion considering the price/performance. You just don't understand anything, do you? It is OVERPRICED for its PERFORMANCE. I'm friggin GLAD you got decent cooling but you paid TOO MUCH for it. Yay. You can get 30+ FPS with a 980x does that mean that everyone should get a 980x to get 30+ fps on crysis? NO. There are much better price/performance products out there. Seriously shut up at this point you are arguing nothing but 'personal opinions'. Your opinion is crap. Benchmarks + $$ talks, not your opinions.

You and your post are an outstanding example of an individual who has confused posting rate with experience/wisdom.

New to a forum does not equal new to technology. Case in point, I'm an EE who has forgotten more about electronics and microcircuitry than most people will ever care to know.

Building an OC'd computer was a low-cost, fun, and educational opportunity to share with my kids. This isn't my life, but it's been a nice distraction. Now that I'm stable at 4 Ghz and a low max core temp, I'll button this PC up and forget about OCing until I build my next computer in 5 to 6 years.

Bottom line: H50 GOOD. Self-aggrandizing forum mini-kings: BAD.

Thanks and best of luck to all those who dealt a smack down to this dork.

 

[werxen]

You and your post are an outstanding example of an individual who has confused posting rate with experience/wisdom.

New to a forum does not equal new to technology. Case in point, I'm an EE who has forgotten more about electronics and microcircuitry than most people will ever care to know.

Building an OC'd computer was a low-cost, fun, and educational opportunity to share with my kids. This isn't my life, but it's been a nice distraction. Now that I'm stable at 4 Ghz and a low max core temp, I'll button this PC up and forget about OCing until I build my next computer in 5 to 6 years.

Bottom line: H50 GOOD. Self-aggrandizing forum mini-kings: BAD.

Thanks and best of luck to all those who dealt a smack down to this dork.

You and your H50 supporting fanboys are morons.

Cost vs. performance noob. Your 'liquid cooling' cant even keep up with top notch air cooling. You can come on here saying whatever you want trying to bump up a product that has a horrible price/performance which is a BENCHMARKED FACT. Nobody cares about your past experience. Your past experience does not dictate price of current products.

You need to look up the posts I made above before coming on here talking nonsense you silly nooblit. You say your an electrical engineer? Maybe you should switch to being an economist so you can save some $$$ here and there. Better yet go back to Corsair forums.

 

[scottiemedic]

Since you like links, here are the links you posted and some new ones by me:


http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/254811-29-noctua-u12p-corsair-worth-upgrade

Not a 'benchmarked fact', just another forum full of opinions...


http://www.tipidpc.com/viewtopic.php?tid=198071

Shows the H50 staying on par with a 'high end' Cooler Master V8 air cooler according to their page...


http://www.maximumpc.com/article/reviews/corsair_cooling_hydro_series_h50_cpu_cooler

Maximum PC gives it a 9/10. Thanks for supporting our view. The third opinion by kiaghi7 is the most objective IMO.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&cm_re=h50-_-35-181-010-_-Product&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

Offset if you shop around and go somewhere besides NewThiefs, ie see this link, $66.00 new (same price as your touted cooler):

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=corsair+h50&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=1938506274029795641&ei=4NHGS4X2GIbiswOG0OSwCw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CA4Q8wIwAg#ps-sellers


Megahalem for $70.00 (List Price $88.00). You can always make the price 'look' high if you want on any component.

http://www.technps.com/liquid-cooling/cpu-fans/prolimatech-megahalems-heatpipe-cpu-cooler.html


Here's what an objective forum looks like, not the pathetic thread this has turned into:

http://www.overclock.net/other-cooling-discussions/643826-shoot-out-corsair-h-50-prolimatech.html


And here is a doozy, the Megahalem head to head with the H50 from a reputable comparing site:

http://www.overclock.net/air-cooling/609119-updated-official-megahalem-vs-h50-battle.html

Stock
IBT- Mega wins
Gaming- Mega wins
Idle- H50 exhaust wins


3.9ghz Hyperthreading On
IBT- H50 exhaust wins
Gaming- Mega wins
Idle- H50 intake wins


4.1ghz Hyperthreading Off
IBT- H50 exhaust wins
Gaming- Mega wins
Idle- H50 exhaust wins


As you can see they both trade blows, the mega does better while playing games when only part of the cpu is used, the H50 exhaust does better during the Intel Burn Tests and they swap blows on Idle(but Idle results are very inaccurate no matter how you look at it).

Pro's and Con's

H50 Pro's
*Small- Good for smaller cases and ram with high heat spreaders
*Good for window cases- Temps are the same in IBT with side fan & window
*Easy to Install
*Good price/performance ratio

H50 Con's
*Push/Pull on 38mm fans difficult to mount- had to use zip ties
*Pump could go out/unit could leak

Mega Pro's
*Better cooling if running your cpu on stock settings
*Had lower temps while gaming
*Easy to Install
*Good price/performance ratio

Mega Con's
*Big- May not fit in all cases
*Need for good airflow- If your case has bad airflow it might not cool as well
*May have to pay extra for mounting brackets for your cpu
*Have to pay extra for 38mm fan clips or make your own if using 38mm fans



Conclusion:
Both coolers appear to do great for the money. I think it just comes down to case airflow, case size, ram size and personal taste in looks. I do not see either of these 2 coolers achieving a higher overclock then the other.

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Face it dude, these coolers are LITERALLY within 2-3 degrees celsius and dollars of each other, no matter which way you go, so let it go man. The cooler you are so hell bent on selling (are you a Megahelam salesperson?) is no better NOR no worse than an H50. They are similar in price, performance and most every other category except one, the H50 will more than likely fit in your case, the Mega, maybe so maybe not. I really think you ought to concede that you are no more right than you are wrong, and try it for yourself before you go gung-ho on how bad something is and spit venom in faces of people calling them 'Corsair nooblits'. NO website or benchmark I have ever seen has rated the H50 as a high end liquid cooler, those cost big bucks. But for the money, I'll take the little bitty pump on my cpu over a 1 pound block of metal pulling on my cpu mounts.

Can some mod please close this link, there is nothing productive to come out of it anymore.

To think, someone just wanted an atta-boy for his build, and it's turned into this, kinda sad if you think about it...

CMCGHEE, atta-boy brother, congrats on your rig kicking a...

 

[cmcghee358]

Since you like links, here are the links you posted and some new ones by me:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/254811-29-noctua-u12p-corsair-worth-upgrade

Not a 'benchmarked fact', just another forum full of opinions...

http://www.tipidpc.com/viewtopic.php?tid=198071

Shows the H50 staying on par with a 'high end' Cooler Master V8 air cooler according to their page...


http://www.maximumpc.com/article/reviews/corsair_cooling_hydro_series_h50_cpu_cooler

Maximum PC gives it a 9/10. Thanks for supporting our view. The third opinion by kiaghi7 is the most objective IMO.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&cm_re=h50-_-35-181-010-_-Product&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

Offset if you shop around and go somewhere besides NewThiefs, ie see this link, $66.00 new (same price as your touted cooler):

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=corsair+h50&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=1938506274029795641&ei=4NHGS4X2GIbiswOG0OSwCw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CA4Q8wIwAg#ps-sellers


Megahalem for $70.00 (List Price $88.00). You can always make the price 'look' high if you want on any component.

http://www.technps.com/liquid-cooling/cpu-fans/prolimatech-megahalems-heatpipe-cpu-cooler.html

And here is a doozy, the Megahalem head to head with the H50 from a reputable comparing site:

http://www.overclock.net/air-cooling/609119-updated-official-megahalem-vs-h50-battle.html

Stock
IBT- Mega wins
Gaming- Mega wins
Idle- H50 exhaust wins


3.9ghz Hyperthreading On
IBT- H50 exhaust wins
Gaming- Mega wins
Idle- H50 intake wins


4.1ghz Hyperthreading Off
IBT- H50 exhaust wins
Gaming- Mega wins
Idle- H50 exhaust wins


As you can see they both trade blows, the mega does better while playing games when only part of the cpu is used, the H50 exhaust does better during the Intel Burn Tests and they swap blows on Idle(but Idle results are very inaccurate no matter how you look at it).

Pro's and Con's

H50 Pro's
*Small- Good for smaller cases and ram with high heat spreaders
*Good for window cases- Temps are the same in IBT with side fan & window
*Easy to Install
*Good price/performance ratio

H50 Con's
*Push/Pull on 38mm fans difficult to mount- had to use zip ties
*Pump could go out/unit could leak

Mega Pro's
*Better cooling if running your cpu on stock settings
*Had lower temps while gaming
*Easy to Install
*Good price/performance ratio

Mega Con's
*Big- May not fit in all cases
*Need for good airflow- If your case has bad airflow it might not cool as well
*May have to pay extra for mounting brackets for your cpu
*Have to pay extra for 38mm fan clips or make your own if using 38mm fans



Conclusion:
Both coolers appear to do great for the money. I think it just comes down to case airflow, case size, ram size and personal taste in looks. I do not see either of these 2 coolers achieving a higher overclock then the other.

Face it dude, these coolers are LITERALLY within 2-3 degrees celsius and dollars of each other, no matter which way you go, so let it go man. The cooler you are so hell bent on selling (are you a Megahelam salesperson?) is no better NOR no worse than an H50. They are similar in price, performance and most every other category except one, the H50 will more than likely fit in your case, the Mega, maybe so maybe not. I really think you ought to concede that you are no more right than you are wrong, and try it for yourself before you go gung-ho on how bad something is and spit venom in faces of people calling them 'Corsair nooblits'. NO website or benchmark I have ever seen has rated the H50 as a high end liquid cooler, those cost big bucks. But for the money, I'll take the little bitty pump on my cpu over a 1 pound block of metal pulling on my cpu mounts.

Can some mod please close this link, there is nothing productive to come out of it anymore.

To think, someone just wanted an atta-boy for his build, and it's turned into this, kinda sad if you think about it...

CMCGHEE, atta-boy brother, congrats on your rig kicking a...

Wow nicely put together, unfortunately some of the links are blocked by the firewall here on base :/

Once again, I didn't come here to say the H50 was the end all be all of coolers. I simply wanted to share my positive experience with it, especially considering I was having heat issues with Stock and the Freezer Pro.

I would hope a mod wouldn't have to close this thread. It's fairly easy to hold your feelings in abatement to simply discuss a particular part.

If all this was spun up by my simple thread on 1 cooler out of 100, I can only imagine the rage that goes on between AMD v. Intel!

Thanks for taking the time to come on here and provide your opinion as well. On a side note, after looking over my case, I have lied. I do own another Corsair product. 4 GB of my RAM is Corsair. Shame on me.

 

[scottiemedic]

Now I have to REALLY stress my cooler to the limit, we'll see how it does under the load of Turbo Tax 2009 with 21 hours left until the Feds start charging me compounded interest for not meeting the April 15th deadline!!!

I'll report my temps tomorrow 😛

 

[cmcghee358]

Now I have to REALLY stress my cooler to the limit, we'll see how it does under the load of Turbo Tax 2009 with 21 hours left until the Feds start charging me compounded interest for not meeting the April 15th deadline!!!

I'll report my temps tomorrow 😛

Good luck!