Rate these coolers
Rate these coolers
Based on the provided link, the coolers priced under 5000 INR can be ranked by their performance.
I think they are in the right order from lowest to highest cost. The H60 is the cheapest option for a mild overclock on a specific system. The Seidon Plus is similar, but it includes an LED fan if that interests you. The remaining models serve as a decent alternative to the original cooler, though unless your PC is already assembled and delivered, any good 2000 INR air cooler would be superior.
I've noticed some reviews indicating that the H45 surpasses the H60 and matches the performance of the H75. I believe the H45 is likely the top choice among the Corsair coolers under 5000 INR. However, I haven't found any satisfactory feedback on the other models. That's why I shared this post. I'm curious about their actual performance. Also, I'm planning to install them on my GPU through some modifications.
Yes, I believe the bigger reservoir provides a bit more thermal headroom compared to the H60. It's just a newer design from another manufacturer.
If you're installing on a GPU, the H55 is the superior option. There are many brackets available for Asetek pumps such as the Kraken G10 and the latest G12, along with some Arctic models.
I’d likely still choose the h60 myself. It doesn’t stand out much visually, but the radiator footprint is smaller. The square pumps appeal to me more. The bracket on the pump seems better suited for securing with zip ties. The Asetek mounting brackets are affordable and provide cooling for VRMs and memory, making them a solid investment for GPU cooling. They also simplify moving from one card to another using the cooler. The H45 offers a larger reservoir but is less flexible, with limited mounting options. The Seidon isn’t a poor option, but I wouldn’t be inclined to purchase it.
In fact, I aim to keep expenses under 4500 INR though I can adjust to 5000 INR. For me, 500 bucks is preferable to 5°C. I’m okay with temperatures below 70°C.
Would you be thinking that a GTX 1060 clocked at 2050-2100 MHz generates more heat than an overclocked chip running above 4.0 GHz?
South of 70C is a capability a high-quality air cooled GPU should handle well. At that temperature it makes sense to invest more in a superior cooler initially. Nvidia and most manufacturers cap performance at around 84C, though the GPU can reliably reach 90C or higher. They generally match the original TDP closely, so for a 1060 running at 120W with minimal voltage adjustments, they likely stay under 150W.
The exact limit depends on the CPU. I’m familiar with Haswell, Skylake, Kabylake CPUs that can easily exceed 150W under full load and operate at the highest safe voltages. FX processors can surpass 200W, while the 9000 series reaches about 220W. Ryzen is newer, but based on what I’ve heard, AMD’s figures are overly optimistic; I’d expect similar results to Intel when overclocked.
If budget matters most, skip water cooling and just boost fan speeds.
In fact, I already own a Zotac GTX 1060 Mini. When overclocked it easily hits 85°C with fans running at full speed. I considered upgrading the cooling system. Even at normal speeds it reaches the default throttle temperature of 83°C. Initially, I looked into Arctic Accelero coolers, then found some cheaper liquid coolers. I thought those might be better. If they weren't, I'd tell my friends I already have a water-cooled 1060!
I tested an even older version of the Accelero, which came with loose heatsinks instead of a single model. It performed well in my old GTX580 SLI configuration, but that was needed since I couldn't direct airflow to the middle card and there were no full cover blocks for a custom build.
I notice the single fan on the mini could be an issue, so adding a waterblock might help. Although it may not be necessary in the long term, it could be worth trying now.
I still support the G12 bracket because you still need airflow over the card (even if it might end up hanging off the back).