Some notes: A. Stress testing is for an absolute worst case scenario, so 90 degrees in that case isn't major cause for concern. B. Greg said they worked on "peak temperature". This is the absolute hottest the CPU got in that hour. C. 1000 RPM is fairly low on most fans (it's quieter though, so there is some benefit). D. Overclocking your CPU is really not necessary in a majority of cases. E. The 7700k is known to run a bit warm. F. A 6 degree difference isn't the end of the world. JayzTwoCents did a more informed video on the subject, I'd recommend giving it a watch if you're uncertain. But essentially: A 120mm AIO can handle even a slightly overclocked i7/R7 without a problem (in all likelihood it won't even run loud). A 240mm AIO is only necessary if you're doing heavy overclocking or running a top-end CPU (i9, Ryzen Threadripper, etc.). A 360mm AIO is only necessary if you're either doing extreme overclocking, or doing heavy overclocking /running a top-end CPU AND you want it to be incredibly quiet.
Corsair pays youtubers to host videos, ie like a sponsored video but on corsair channel not Greg's. Given the age of this video you've likely been watching Greg's videos after this video was made.
I didn't even realize this was a vendor produced video. Thank you for the information, it really helped me out. And the marketing worked, I'm looking at Corsair AIOs now hahahaha!
i got a 4000d airflow with a 120 aio for my 5600x mounted to the back exhaust and my 3080 has a 240 aio mounted to the top this way both aio get fresh air from the front without affecting each other 5600x gets 61c max with cinebench 4.9ghz all core oc 1.333v 3080 gets 56c in furmark no overclock
120mm is usually for small case. 240mm is like top tier air cooler. 280mm is better than air cooler. 360/420mm is the best you can get. The sweet spot is 280mm if the case support it i guess.
For most PC builds, especially those with open-air graphics cards, the best place to mount your AIO is on the front side with the tube side down. . . . er. . . . TUBE SIDE DOWN ! (Just tryin' to help)
I have a icue220t case, and I really want 240-360mm rad. The problem is that my gpu(3080 tuf) take all the space in the front and my ram (vengeance rgb) takes space on the top. A simple solution would be to get rid of the ram but I want to try and make it work first. Any ideas? Thanks
This might be a stupid question, but you can replace the radiator fans with others more to your liking, right? I believe mine came with MLs, but I like the QLs much better.
Hi Corsair, today i was at my local internet cafe and their builds consisted mostly of corsair hardware as well as peripherals, the mice they had was the harpoon rgb pro and the m65 pro, so as i was playing and noticed my aim was off by alot and found the problem to be the lift off distance, i then look on the mouse to find the any button that adjusts the lift off distance with no luck, i go into icue to find out theres not an option to adjust the lift off distance... like what were u thinking when manufacturing these mice?? My guess would be u never even tested the mice before releasing them with a high lift off distance... it truly made my internet cafe experience bad... cmon guys its 2022 i know u can do alot better than that🙏
I kinda always wondered why you didn't make one with quick disconnects and then supply any number of after market rads for the end user? Like what if I wanted to start with a 120 but then upgrade it later without rebuilding the whole system?
@@FAKE-NAME The Corsair Elite Capellix AIO coolers which are a generation older DO support the screens Corsair sells them as an add on accessory for the Elite Capellix coolers which I own but I am waiting for the add on screen to be available in stock as it is on their website since the new AIO's were announced but I have never seen it in stock
I mean if you want to upgrade from a 120mm rad you'd be better off getting a completely new rad all together because of the way they are designed and made.
I have an i7 9700k with a 240mm h100i elite cappelix. Temperature never goes higher than 50 degrees, even while gaming. Pump and fan speed aren't to the max
You put the tubes at the top & the fans in front of the radiator. Your actual instructions say to put fans at the back. I'm sure it doesn't matter that much... Probably.
That's irrelevant for thermal testing. The point is not that the 7700k is 90C with a 120mm rad, the point is the difference between the 120mm and the 240mm is 6C. Besides, older CPUs are more consistent in their heat output - it's a lot harder to get a consistent heat output from a newer CPU (which is why a lot of cooler testing isn't even done using CPUs in the first place)
Can corsair sponsor me i have a full corsair setup the only thing i miss is a corsair gaming pc my game pc now is a second chance pc that can not even run the sims 4 without freaking out and crashing my whole pc
I do not understand the namign conventions that differentiate between this whole confusing product line... Elite... Cappelix... XT... RGB... Hydro... Pro... it's like a word soup. As far as I can tell the only differences are the pump head and the overall color. And some weird difference between XT and non-XT in fans... aRGB or something. This is becoming a nightmare and the hardest part of the build.. figuring out your naming scheme. And I need to control this with buttons on a box, not via software becauseI don't think you support anythign earlier than Windows 10... which is like... 9 other versions of Windows...
They haven't reviewed a Corsair one in ages but their AIO's have always had good reviews from GN. The only problem with them is price which is why they weren't included in the latest "best of 2021" CPU cooling vid
@@Redswipe Do you really think it's because of its price? So why are NZXT AIOs on that list? Corsair competes directly with NZXT in terms of price and material quality.
Some notes:
A. Stress testing is for an absolute worst case scenario, so 90 degrees in that case isn't major cause for concern.
B. Greg said they worked on "peak temperature". This is the absolute hottest the CPU got in that hour.
C. 1000 RPM is fairly low on most fans (it's quieter though, so there is some benefit).
D. Overclocking your CPU is really not necessary in a majority of cases.
E. The 7700k is known to run a bit warm.
F. A 6 degree difference isn't the end of the world.
JayzTwoCents did a more informed video on the subject, I'd recommend giving it a watch if you're uncertain. But essentially:
A 120mm AIO can handle even a slightly overclocked i7/R7 without a problem (in all likelihood it won't even run loud).
A 240mm AIO is only necessary if you're doing heavy overclocking or running a top-end CPU (i9, Ryzen Threadripper, etc.).
A 360mm AIO is only necessary if you're either doing extreme overclocking, or doing heavy overclocking /running a top-end CPU AND you want it to be incredibly quiet.
Gregg! Do you still have your other channel? And when did you start working for Corsair
Corsair pays youtubers to host videos, ie like a sponsored video but on corsair channel not Greg's. Given the age of this video you've likely been watching Greg's videos after this video was made.
Glad to see Greg here
I didn't even realize this was a vendor produced video. Thank you for the information, it really helped me out. And the marketing worked, I'm looking at Corsair AIOs now hahahaha!
i got a 4000d airflow with a 120 aio for my 5600x mounted to the back exhaust and my 3080 has a 240 aio mounted to the top
this way both aio get fresh air from the front without affecting each other
5600x gets 61c max with cinebench 4.9ghz all core oc 1.333v
3080 gets 56c in furmark no overclock
How do you know what size to get? I’m guessing it goes by size of the case you get?
can you guys please add the option to ROTATE the hardware screen for the elite LCD? We're in 2021. Help me out here.
Wait...this isn't the PCDC I was looking for!! What is this madness!?!??!!?
120mm is usually for small case.
240mm is like top tier air cooler.
280mm is better than air cooler.
360/420mm is the best you can get.
The sweet spot is 280mm if the case support it i guess.
For most PC builds, especially those with open-air graphics cards, the best place to mount your AIO is on the front side with the tube side down. . . . er. . . . TUBE SIDE DOWN ! (Just tryin' to help)
Been using H55 Cooler since 2014 and just recently retired it for a H100i ELITE CAPELLIX. Been working great with my 12700k 🤘
1:30 nice mounting orientation...
I have a icue220t case, and I really want 240-360mm rad. The problem is that my gpu(3080 tuf) take all the space in the front and my ram (vengeance rgb) takes space on the top. A simple solution would be to get rid of the ram but I want to try and make it work first. Any ideas? Thanks
bigger case would be best
So you’re saying the 240mm AIO will work with my 7900x?
Our boi Greg!!
i9 12900k should be on 360mm right? cause qith a h60x with helldivers is reaching 100c
Love see how 280 vs 240 / 360 is
MY GUYYYY Greg
This might be a stupid question, but you can replace the radiator fans with others more to your liking, right? I believe mine came with MLs, but I like the QLs much better.
You can, but you might run into minor fitting issues, like small gaps between the fans or sub optimal fitting next to the radiator.
@@5113130 that's why i prefer lian li products than corsair they don't even have a daisy chain fan yet
Awsome!
Hey it's Chris Pirillo.
Hi Corsair, today i was at my local internet cafe and their builds consisted mostly of corsair hardware as well as peripherals, the mice they had was the harpoon rgb pro and the m65 pro, so as i was playing and noticed my aim was off by alot and found the problem to be the lift off distance, i then look on the mouse to find the any button that adjusts the lift off distance with no luck, i go into icue to find out theres not an option to adjust the lift off distance... like what were u thinking when manufacturing these mice?? My guess would be u never even tested the mice before releasing them with a high lift off distance... it truly made my internet cafe experience bad... cmon guys its 2022 i know u can do alot better than that🙏
I kinda always wondered why you didn't make one with quick disconnects and then supply any number of after market rads for the end user? Like what if I wanted to start with a 120 but then upgrade it later without rebuilding the whole system?
The more parts, the more potential failure points, also I doubt enough people would want modular AIOs for it to be a viable market.
@@FAKE-NAME The Corsair Elite Capellix AIO coolers which are a generation older DO support the screens Corsair sells them as an add on accessory for the Elite Capellix coolers which I own but I am waiting for the add on screen to be available in stock as it is on their website since the new AIO's were announced but I have never seen it in stock
I mean if you want to upgrade from a 120mm rad you'd be better off getting a completely new rad all together because of the way they are designed and made.
@@FAKE-NAME EKWB did some AIOs with quick-disconnect. They didn't sell very well.
7700k? That's a very old probably not large market share cpu. Wish u would done a 9700k or 10700k or 11700k or 12700k.
I can fit a 280mm i put a 280mm
I have an i7 9700k with a 240mm h100i elite cappelix. Temperature never goes higher than 50 degrees, even while gaming. Pump and fan speed aren't to the max
Hello, the corsair h60 Will be ok for a core i5 11400 or core i7 11700?, Not planning to get the "k" version so no olverclock.
You put the tubes at the top & the fans in front of the radiator.
Your actual instructions say to put fans at the back.
I'm sure it doesn't matter that much... Probably.
I just bought the H100I Capellix for my i3 10100f :)
Lol why would you need that for a i3 lmao
@@superblitz2274 umm it hits 90-90c
@@superblitz2274 *not need I want
Video is quite old at this point. The 7700k was released on 1/3/2017
That's irrelevant for thermal testing. The point is not that the 7700k is 90C with a 120mm rad, the point is the difference between the 120mm and the 240mm is 6C.
Besides, older CPUs are more consistent in their heat output - it's a lot harder to get a consistent heat output from a newer CPU (which is why a lot of cooler testing isn't even done using CPUs in the first place)
When are we getting a rgb mechanical keyboard?
Like the k100 wireless
K102 😉
Noone noticed they are using a be quiet psu?😂
This video was not maded for the psu...
Who tf cares about the psu in a watercooling radiator size choosing video? 🤣
@@frontplex19 was just sth i noticed. No reason for u to comment on my comment
Hello Greg ;D
Can corsair sponsor me i have a full corsair setup the only thing i miss is a corsair gaming pc my game pc now is a second chance pc that can not even run the sims 4 without freaking out and crashing my whole pc
OK DDR5 !!?
I do not understand the namign conventions that differentiate between this whole confusing product line... Elite... Cappelix... XT... RGB... Hydro... Pro... it's like a word soup. As far as I can tell the only differences are the pump head and the overall color. And some weird difference between XT and non-XT in fans... aRGB or something. This is becoming a nightmare and the hardest part of the build.. figuring out your naming scheme. And I need to control this with buttons on a box, not via software becauseI don't think you support anythign earlier than Windows 10... which is like... 9 other versions of Windows...
hey greg
I think I regret buying corsair AIO's after watching Gamers Nexus reviews...
They haven't reviewed a Corsair one in ages but their AIO's have always had good reviews from GN. The only problem with them is price which is why they weren't included in the latest "best of 2021" CPU cooling vid
@@Redswipe Do you really think it's because of its price? So why are NZXT AIOs on that list? Corsair competes directly with NZXT in terms of price and material quality.
H100i v2 was the most shittyest aio you made ever, got 2 and they died in less then 1 year
Wasn't this guy a scammer or something ?
I feel 280mm is better than 240mm as the fan size is 140 mm - which means better cooling and less fan noise...
Yeah, he said that.
what ??? 360 radiator... and CPU temp 80°C ?????? i have AIO 360 Aorus and after stress test tepmperature of CPU was max 56°C
With the fan speed capped at 1000 rpm
interesting
Give me this pc because I don't have pc A.H.M GAMING
2021 7700k lol
I'm disliking every single video I watch until the counter is brought back. Everyone else should do the same to get creators to speak up to UA-cam.
do not order from them their headsets suck same w their pcs