CORSAIR CWCH50-1 High Performance CPU Cooler

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I picked on of these up last week and I couldn't be more pleased. It keeps my cpu cool and is whisper quiet. Install was easy but did require me to pull my mobo out. Watch the installation video on the product page for a better idea.

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I have to admit ... this was a breeze to install ... have a coolermaster case with a asus m4n78pro motherboard .... havent overclocked anything yet .. but it definately keeps the cpu COOL

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This helps keep my 955 BE extremely cool in a room with bad airflow.

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Installed onto i5 750. So far runs super quiet and handles what I throw at it. Set the fan to be temp controlled. Normally idles the fan at 800rpm so cools pretty well. Bought it with overclocking in mind but haven't found a need to do so with the 750. Would have liked to see a better fan. This one is adequate but maybe more CFM or pressure would be better when bolted to the radiator. Runs as quiet as can be so no noise complaints. Just seems to not blow very hard when at full speeds. I have heard people like to upgrade the fan. I may try that. May need to if I overclock. TigerDirect shipping was fast and FREE. Can't beat that.

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Keeps my CPU under 40C under load without push-pull configuration. Definately a must have!

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Some people can't read, this is an enclosed system so there is no external ports or hoses needed to refil the system. According to the manufacturer, it will run non stop for over 5 years which is about the same or more than the life expectancy of some fans. Of all fans in a computer, the most important one is the CPU one. This system helps eliminate the heat generated by the CPU and disappates it directly to the outside of the case. The included case fan (120mm) is to help draw air across its radiator that disappates the heat. Though as with most we think of drawing hot air out of a computer and drawing cool air in. This system prefers drawing cool air directly over the rads, so it would have to replace an intake fan instead of an output one to be fully efficient. I can be installed as an output fan but the temperatures will not be as low as quoted.

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I have not purchased this item. But I would like too know, why is it $80 bucks. I have seen it up close and why is it $80 bucks. I run a bucket of fans and my temps are low with out liquid cooling. How is it that the liquid in this does not evaporate or cook off over time from heat and the 120mm fan? How is that possible??

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Running i7 950 On x58 Classified In A 932 Full Tower. The rear mounting plate was hard to install with my case. needed some minor adjustment to fit on my mobo. regardless the installation time only took 10 minutes. this cooler looks awesome I routed my radiator to the top of my case and ran push pull config with 2nd fan. My system at idle runs 19c and under load via bfbc2 runs 30c.

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What is your other logical option? Are you going to put a giant fan heatsink tower stacked on your CPU to save $20? The fan towers still require you to remove your motherboard to install extra bracing in the back. I'm running a Q6600 with an Asus P5N-D Delux MB. My CPU was pre-installed by a nameless barebones PC retailer with very little thermal paste. Under 100% load, my temperatures would approach 95C. With this Corsair Water Cooler, my CPU runs 100% at 33C and idles at 25C. I loved the pre-applied thermal paste. Super convenient. Super easy to install. Watch the video on this page before you install it. He has some good tips. I suggest you know how to take apart your computer prior to installing this.

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Very simple installation, also watched video on your site. Works as avertised and is very quiet running

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I run a i7 860, after installing this liquid cooling system, the load temperature never went over 55C, idle can reach a temperature of 25C. This is one of the best cooling products out there, installation is easy but takes time to install. You also need a case that is big enough to install this thing, other wise you'll be forcefully cramming the radiator on to the fan.

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This was not my first liquid cooling setup so when I received this kit I did a full inspection of the unit and carefully planned out the install. My initial concerns were in part, the construction of the unit, and the directions for mounting. The overall construction seems sound, but the seal on the bottom of the CPU cooler is just plain frightening. That being said, trusting that the unit would not leak, everything seems to be working fine for me. I was replacing an OEM fan on a Core i5 system. Initial performance tests dropped the processor temps significantly. Further tests yielded good results and even overclocked the unit maintains more than stable temperatures. The OEM fan did not cool the system enough to attempt overclocking. If you are looking at solid performance on a budget I would highly recommend this kit.

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Bought this for AMD Phenom II 965, the stock fan was way too loud and it was idling over 50 degrees and approaching 80 degrees when I played a game. After installing the H50 I idle at 31 degrees and go up to 56 degrees when playing a game.

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This thing really drop  my temp i try it on a Overclock 545 x2 Phenom 3.6 Ghz First and it drop  the temp so well i got a second one for my 955 Phenom II Black Edition this is one the best buy i have made for a CPU Cooler temp for the 955 at 3.8Ghs Vcore 1.48idle temp 34 stress temp Prime95 after hours is 47 and want go any higher than that at 4.0 Ghz the temp did not rise at all but i had to play around with it..let me tell you thing it really make your Overclock Stable with less errors when stress it......i will buy again for my next Build this Summer 2010.......i also run it 24/7 4.0Ghz at 1.55 Vcore with no heat problem at all i also run a ScyThe ULTRAKAZE 3000 rpm Fan with Zalman Fan control Push Pull Set on a Antec Nine Hundred Case

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The key to really getting the best temps you can from haveing this cooler is cold air flow. So you need cool or cold air for it to really show what its made of. If not its just like a heatsink. If you do have cold air tho you can see some crazy temp drops. For exsample im runing a phenom II black edition x4 965. Thats a 3.40ghz. At nice when the sun is down i can have a hot room and just open the windows with it feel cool outside and use a floor fan to start a cold air flow in my room my cpu temps drop from 34 c to 21 c some times 20 c. just to show you its about the air being cold to really show you what this cooler can do for you.

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Took me thirty five minutes to install, a little surprised I had to remove the motherboard but not a big deal. CPU runs cooler under max load now than previously at idle going from 69c max load to 51c with this liquid cooler. MCP is running about 3c cooler also. Only issue is screws for the fam are in the way of the rear lip of my case so I had to bend this so the side would seat correctly, not a huge problem though.

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What to say, best CPU cooling device I've installed in a long time. Keeps my AMD PhenomII x4 running at 15 degrees idle and doesn't go above 22 degrees at full load. Best option for keeping your CPU cool, worth every penny.

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kinda scary the first time you use it just because its water inside your case, the hoses seem stiff so i was nervous not to bend them too much. installed relatively easy and quickly. no leaks and i just used the paste that was on there. dropped my cpu temp by 20-25 degrees and its super quiet

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Do not purchased this unit. It will start leaking after just weeks after you install it. I almost lost my most recent build to this stupid system.

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Easy install running stress tests for 24 hours at 100% load I have never gone over 41 degees

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Only problem I had is the case I had bought was too small to accommodate it. I had another custom build computer and i swapped the fans for this awesome cooler.

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This is my first go with the Corsair H5O. Very easy install. Does the job better than expected. Get one now you won't be disappointed.

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I'm using this cooling with evga X58 SLI and Intel i7 920. Testing with p95 overclock at 3.8GHZ (100% load). CPU temp at 46 degree Celsius, Vcore temp highest 71 degree Celsius.

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I got this because my socket 775 cpu was running at 106C When the computer was doing nothing. I think i overclocked it a little too much, 2.5 reg and overclocked to 4.2ghz. Once i got this tho my temp when down to 33C running full 3d games. PLus i overclocked it up to 5.6 and the temp stays the same. I did end up doing a pull push through the fins. The pushing lowered the cpu temp 10C. All matters. I had a problem with two things. One, the cpu water block was just suppost to push in and twist to hold it in. I had to losen the screws to get it in because it did not twist in like the movie shows. Also If you want to put another fan on you have to get special screws. There not the normal fan screws. Also make sure you have room in your case. One of my fans was taking too much air from my power supply fan, and i almost burnt up my power supply. YOu could smell something burning inside my power supply it was so hot.

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This was my first liquid cooling purchase and I would recommend it to anyone. I upgraded my CPU from a C2D e6600 2.4GHz to C2Q q9300 2.5GHz. I wanted to overclock the CPU but not without liquid cooling so I got this. My old CPU not OC'd with the standard air cooler would idle at 32 Celcius. My new quad CPU overclocked to 3GHz and cooled by the HD50 idles at 16 Celcius. The HD50 radiator fan is set to Auto adjust by the bios. It's only running at 654 RPM right now. Under load it will spin to 1300 RPM to maintain the temp. I've heard others placing a fan on each side of the radiator for a push pull setup. I would have done this for redundancy and that little extra cooling but my case space won't allow it. The installation was easy. You'll have to access the back of the motherboard. I was replacing it anyway so not a big deal. Read all the instructions prior to the installation. Enjoy.