SFF.Network [SFF Network] Corsair Releases the Hydro Series H5

Corsair has launched the Hydro Series H5 SFF cooler. This is a closed loop cooler directly aimed at the SFF market, and Corsair claims it can cool 150w of heat quietly and efficiently.

As we know all too well, cooling in SFF builds can be somewhat of a challenge. Corsair hopes that the Hydro Series H5 will help with that, ensuring that even overclocked CPUs can be cooled effectively.

Read more here.

 

[jeshikat]

One of these days I think I'm going to buy one of these things to play with: http://www.aavid.com/led-cooling/synjet-coolers

Would be interesting to pair it up with this radiator.

 

[QinX]

Those have some novel designs, more like fans with very specific ducting for cooling LEDs? What would you do with those?

Nevermind I read the description, I've seen that technology before somewhere, I can't recall where.

edit: Found where I've seen it

 

[jeshikat]

There was some talk a few years ago when GE showed the technology off for cooling mobile devices: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/12/ge-dual-piezo-jets/

 

[QinX]

We are also still waiting on the Sandia air cushion cooler. They were at CES last year with Cooler Master. I'd like to see them again on the 2016 CES.
Also the Noise canceling Noctua cooler is something I want to witness myself.

 

[jeshikat]

Yeah, the Sandia looks promising but I haven't heard anything about it since Cooler Master showed it off.

The SynJet is available today though: http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?mpart=NX202102&vendor=1061

Just need a 3d printed bracket to mount to the rad.

 

[Tek Everything]

I thought the Sandia would be appoaching production by now. That Synjet seems like it is definitely worth a shot for $25.

 

[jeshikat]

How does the stock fan mount to the rad? I take it the Corsair rad doesn't have the 40mm fan mounting holes?

 

[Tek Everything]

How does the stock fan mount to the rad? I take it the Corsair rad doesn't have the 40mm fan mounting holes?

The fan sits inside the two plastic housing pieces, they attach to the rad with 4 screws. 2 on top, and 2 on the bottom

 

[jeshikat]

Looks doable

Edit: Duh, just realized the rad is facing the wrong way

 

[jeshikat]

BTW, @Tek Everything , does the cooler come with the mounting screws for socket 2011?

 

[Tek Everything]

@Aibohphobia That looks really iinteresting. Do you have any idea what kind of noise these types of "fans" produce?

It supports sockets 1150/1151/1155/1156/2011

 

[jeshikat]

No idea. Of course they claim it's low noise but everyone says that. I couldn't really find any real-world reviews of the thing. These coolers are intended for high-power LED assemblies for industrial and commercial use so there's not much info readily available other the manufacturer's claims. That's why I've been tempted to try them out.

Awesome, the spec page doesn't mention 2011 but I saw an extra set of screws in the picture on your site so I was wondering about that.

I went ahead and ordered two. Now that there's a cool potential use for them I can't resist, I've been eyeing these things for over a year now but didn't really have a good heatsink to use

I'm also wondering if two of them could be mounted to a 92mm radiator, like the one Asetek makes for OEMs.

 

[EdZ]

Those Synjet coolers are neat! I'd seen Murata's microfluidic implementation of GE's micropiezo pump, but didn't know scaled-up versions were available.

 

[NFSxperts]

@Tek Everything, great review! Disappointing to hear it's so loud even idling. My reference 980s are definitely loud at load but at idle they're pretty quiet so I can't imagine why Corsair couldn't manage better with a much larger fan.

nice review. good to know it fits in an actual sff case, no matter how limited that number is.

 

[jeshikat]

 

[Phuncz]

We need them reviews, now !!

 

[QinX]

You piqued my curiosity, but now you have my attention!

 

[Tek Everything]

@Aibohphobia Is that an 80mm or 120mm fan next to the blower?

 

[QinX]

120mm, that is a gentle typhoon fan.

 

[jeshikat]

Yes, 120mm. I did some preliminary testing and when I get some time I'll upload a video demonstrating the noise levels.