Which Corsair model is better, H110i GT or H115i?
Which Corsair model is better, H110i GT or H115i?
I have done a lot of research about two coolers specifically, the corsair h110i gt and the corsair h110i gtx. It turns out the gt version is better. so now....which cooler is better? h115i, which is just a rebrand of the h110i gtx as most people say or the h110i gt, which is better than the h110i gtx. Some people also said that the h115i has some minor tweaks in it, they say it's in the tubings and the pump and also the block thing in the middle.(what do you call that?)That's why they say it's just a more improved version of the h110i gtx.
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
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I never grasped the reason people would pay $100-$150 for a closed loop cooler when they don’t do such a good job.
You could set up a real loop for about $25-$75 more. Then add your GPU(s) as well.
I purchased my H100i (the older model) on sale, which was significantly cheaper than 100 burger units.
In any case, the value lies in ease of use and time spent. If you just need "good enough" cooling for a medium-high overclocked gaming rig that works out of the box, then it makes sense.
Creating your own loop demands much more research and installation effort than this one, plus some people who aren’t very practical might be discouraged...
I never grasped why individuals would invest $100-$150 in a closed loop cooler when their performance isn't exceptional.
You might run a genuine loop for roughly $25-$75 additional, and also factor in your GPU(s).
Faktion :
I never grasped the reason individuals would invest $100-$150 in a closed loop cooler when they don’t perform very well.
You could construct a real loop for roughly $25-$75 more. Then add your GPU(s) as well.
I purchased my H100i (the older model) at a discount, which was significantly cheaper than 100 burger units.
In any case, the reasoning lies in ease of use and the time you’re willing to spend. If you just need "good enough" cooling for your medium high overclocked gaming rig that works out of the box, then it makes sense.
Creating a custom loop demands much more research and setup time than this process, and some people who aren’t very hands-on might be discouraged by having to handle tubes that carry liquids directly on top of their valuable equipment. As a chemical engineer, for me personally it comes down to being extremely lazy, but I understand why others might prefer not to get involved.
Faktion :
I never grasped the reasoning behind spending $100-$150 on a closed loop cooler when performance isn't that impressive.
You could set up a real loop for roughly $25-$75 more, and even add your GPU(s) to it.
I purchased my H100i (the older model) at a discount, which was significantly cheaper than 100 burger units.
In any case, the value comes from ease of use and the time you invest. If you just need "good enough" cooling for a medium-high overclocked gaming rig that works out of the box, then it makes sense.
Creating a custom loop demands more research and installation effort than the simpler option, and some people might be discouraged by having to handle tubes and fit them precisely on their hardware. As a chemical engineer, I see it as a sign of being overly lazy, but I understand why others might avoid it.
Is it true that you can claim water cooling with very little effort?
It looks absurd to pay such a premium for a cooling solution that doesn't deliver much performance.
Faktion :
Faktion :
I never grasped why individuals would invest $100-$150 in a closed loop cooler when their performance isn't impressive enough.
You could construct a genuine loop for roughly $25-$75 extra. Plus, include your GPU(s) as well.
I purchased my H100i (the earlier model) at a discount, significantly under the 100 burger units price.
In any case, the reasoning lies in convenience and the time commitment involved. If you simply need "adequate" cooling for a medium-high overclocked gaming setup that works out of the box, why not?
Creating your own loop demands considerably more research and setup time than the simpler method, plus it might deter those less inclined to handle the logistics of fitting tubes directly onto their hardware. As a chemical engineer, I see it as a sign of laziness, but I understand why others might avoid it.
Is it true that you can claim minimal effort for water cooling?
It feels unreasonable to pay such a premium for such mediocre performance.
No, it’s due to my older Lynnfield i7 Intel Core 860 reaching temperatures above 90°C in CPU-intensive games using the stock cooler at its normal speed. There was a 30% discount on the H100i. Now it operates at a maximum of 60°C during full load, from 2.8GHz to 3.7GHz with available headroom, offering significant gaming improvements as it alleviated a major bottleneck for my GPU.
Subpar cooling? The effectiveness of liquid systems mainly depends on radiator size and airflow across its surface (assuming you don’t want to lower the room temperature by turning off the heater). This means how much heat you can transfer to the air. With a custom loop, you can install as many radiators as needed, but beyond that it’s essentially unchanged.
My GTX1060 is already performing well with stock air coolers running at full stable speed, and my motherboard isn’t overheating either. Personally, I wouldn’t bother connecting the whole system to a bespoke loop when I could achieve the desired results more affordably and effortlessly. I recognize that modifying your PC can be enjoyable, but for me it’s simply a step toward my gaming goals.
As with any endeavor, the optimal choice balances your requirements, cost, and practicality. For me, that was the H100i, and it could apply to the OP as well, even though better or more efficient options exist beyond the Corsair CLC models.
Iver Hicarte: I’ve done quite a bit of research on these two coolers, the Corsair H110i GT and the Corsair H110i GTX. It seems the GT version performs better. Now, which one is superior? The H115i is just a rebranding of the H110i GTX, while many people say the H110i GT is better than the H110i GTX. Some also mention that the H115i has small improvements in the tubing, pump, and the middle block area. This is why it’s considered a more refined version of the H110i GTX. Thanks ahead of time! For more insights, check out these discussions: http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=156901 And here:
MeanMachine41: Iver Hicarte: I've looked into two coolers in detail, the Corsair H110i GT and the Corsair H110i GTX. It seems the GT version performs better. Now, which one is superior? The H115i, which is essentially a rebranding of the H110i GTX, or the H110i GT, which is considered better than the H110i GTX? Some users mentioned minor improvements in the H115i, such as updates to the tubing, pump, and the middle block. This has led others to believe it's just a refined version of the H110i GTX. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!! For more insights on this topic, check out these discussions: - http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=156901 - However, the answer I'm seeking isn't included in the links you shared. I've already checked those pages.
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I never grasped the reason people would invest $100-$150 in a closed loop cooler when they don’t seem to get much value from it.
You could set up a real loop for roughly $25-$75 more. Plus, include your GPU(s) as well.
I purchased my H100i (the older model) at a discount, which was significantly cheaper than 100 burger units.
In any case, the reasoning lies in ease of use and the time you spend. If all you need is "sufficient" cooling for your medium-high overclocked gaming machine that just works out of the box, then why not?
Creating a custom loop demands much more research and setup time than this one, plus it might deter those less inclined to deal with securing tubes and fitting them over their valuable hardware. As a chemical engineer, personally it comes down to being extremely lazy, but I see why others might avoid it.
Is it so that you can assure people you have water cooling with minimal effort?
It feels absurd to pay such a high price for such a mediocre cooling solution.
No, it’s because my old Lynnfield i7 Intel Core 860 reached 90C+ in certain CPU-intensive games using the stock cooler at full speed, and there was a 30% discount on the H100i. Now it operates at a maximum of 60C during heavy load, clocking from 2.8GHz to 3.7GHz with ample headroom, offering significant performance gains in games as it previously severely limited my GPU.
Subpar cooling? The efficiency of liquid systems mainly depends on radiator size and airflow across its surface (assuming you don’t want to lower the room temperature by turning off the heater). That means how much heat you can transfer via convection. With a custom loop, you can install as many radiators as needed, but beyond that it’s essentially the same.
My GTX1060 is already performing well with stock air coolers running at full stable speed, and my motherboard isn’t overheating either. Personally, why would I invest in a full custom loop when I could achieve the desired results more affordably and with far less work? I recognize that tinkering can be enjoyable, but for me it’s just a step toward my gaming goals.
As with any project, the optimal choice balances your requirements, cost, and practicality. For me, it was the H100i, and perhaps the OP is the same—though better alternatives exist beyond the CLC models from Corsair.
You should also think about flow rate, pump pressure versus loop restrictions, radiator material’s heat transfer ability (aluminum vs brass vs copper), the number of tube runs, and fin fins’ finish factor (FPI). Since most AIO coolers are cheaper than comparable watercooling gear in terms of pump, tubing, fittings, block, radiator, and fans—you’re likely looking at budget-friendly options for a basement setup.