Can you add an H60 to a bigger cooling setup?
Can you add an H60 to a bigger cooling setup?
Yes, you can upgrade a Corsair H60 and integrate it into a bigger reservoir cooling setup eventually. The process could be challenging depending on the modifications needed.
If you wish to enlarge an AIO or closed loop, you’ll need to dismantle the entire unit, which will likely cancel your warranty. While it’s possible to expand, the aluminum radiator and cooling plate can cause galvanic corrosion when using distilled water. Corsair uses a special coolant to reduce this risk, but they weren’t built to operate beyond their warranty.
Additionally, you’ll face challenges with a weak pump that can only handle its own system. Expanding would require finding a more powerful pump.
You might find the watercooling guide in my private space helpful for understanding the situation—opening a closed loop essentially means creating a custom water cooling setup, even if it demands more resources than a standard one.
In short, don’t bother.
Lutfij :
1| ...
In short,
don't bother.
Thanks, that's what I was suspecting. I don't think I need a ton of extra cooling, but I was very interested in the reservoir system, and I am using this build for editing 4k an processing effects so I didn't want to short myself on the cooling right away. I have a Thermaltake F51 Supressor case, so I have room for more cooling...
Would it be maybe be smarter to simply return the H60 unopened and buy a larger system?
Incorporating a reservoir does not enhance the cooling performance.