Corsair H80i CPU Cooler Review

[section_title title=”Conclusion”]Conclusion

It has come that time again where I have put another cooler to the test seeing if it can tame an overclocked 4770k and in this case it can. Let’s still have a quick recap though on what the H80i is all about!

When taking a look at the performance benchmarks, the H80i is nearer the top as one of the better coolers we here at Play3r have had the pleasure of testing. As mentioned it features a thicker than average radiator for its size and though the 2 x included SP120L fans are a bit on the loud side especially at full load, they still do a good job. The addition of a couple of Corsair’s aftermarket SP120 fans would of course drop the temps a few more degrees with less noise but as the stock unit goes it gets the job done. The performance is right where we expect it to be when considering all aspects of the H80i including radiator size, fin density and of course pricing; we will touch more on the pricing towards the end.

Touching on the design and again, the inclusion of the bit thicker rad of course helps it score some extra points but will certainly hinder you if your case can’t accommodate the extra thickness.  The RGB LED logo on the pump also bodes very well for the H80i as users will be able to turn it off or change the colour to match the rest of their build; something that is ever so important these days. The tubes have a nice straight rubber coating which won’t cause any eye sores, a very nice touch over the ridged tubes some AIO coolers use. Corsair has done a good job making sure the overall aesthetics of the H80i should fit in well with most builds and it looks pretty damn awesome in my opinion.

In terms of value for the money the Corsair H80i is a solid contender and falls right into place. For its £70 price tag you are getting an AIO Liquid cooler that will beat most with a similar price as well as those with 120mm radiators; albeit it is worth noting once again that the radiator is double thickness. All in all it will be very hard to find something similar that offers better performance for the price and even the Noctua NH-D15 is more expensive currently.

If you are in the market for an AIO cooler then the H80i is a great option as it offers great performance and the overall size of the unit should allow it to be used with most cases these days. The aesthetics of it should also go well with most builds as it is mainly black in colour, except for the grey fan blades which shouldn’t cause any eye sores, well not as far as I am concerned.  Great job Corsair and I look forward to seeing more in the near future.