Corsair H110i GT vs GTX which one to get?

[DeadPhoenix]

hey everyone. so my current H110 is dying, because of the abnormal temps. i've even tried to re-install the kit, but temps still high 80's when under load.

so i'm going to replace it with either the Corsair H110i GT or GTX.
but i dunno if its worth the extra 15 euro, between the 2.

so i was hoping anyone could share some info, which i should get.

[rotNdude]

Look through this

http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=141470

[SundownKid]

Cryorig R1, it's equal performance to water cooling despite being an air cooler, easier to maintain.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

How old is your H110. The most common issues with regards to failure in any AIO cooler is the pump. Look (or Call) on Corsair's Support site and see if they would replace it.

My H80 failed after about 6-8 months. They replaced it and it ran fine ever since, which the replacement has now exceeded it's warranty length period. I still have that build and it still running very well. My latest build I've had since around the release of the FX-9 series CPUs (has an FX-8350 in it) and with an H110i it has also lasted and done very well.

So yes, failures happen...

If you do get a whole new AIO Cooler, the "GT" ones are now a bit dated, and the "GTX" are much better designs overall and the costs are roughly the same. So I would suggest getting a GTX version if u going towards an H100 or H110 of any kind.

Also be mindful of where you plug in the power connector for the main pump if using Motherboard 3 or 4 pin headers. Your pump should use the Rear-most connector on your board (should be labeled as Power) as this one tends to not have any BIOS or Software capable ways of controlling the speed on this connection and that's what you want. You want the pump able to run at full speeds all the time. The pump should however take into consideration of system loads and CPU temps and then regulate the pump speed all on it's own.


Corsair Support
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/support/warranty
https://corsair.secure.force.com

[DeadPhoenix]

mine is 3 years old. but i have bought the Corsair H110i GTX. i'm not going to wait 6 weeks to get replacement back. because i need my PC for work as well.

the pump on the H110 always ran at 100% speed. so did my fans. but since last week my games were crashing. and i found out that the temps were to blame. before it always ran nicely at 60c under load.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Well even if u had to wait for replacement; u surely must have another form of Air Cooler laying around, right? I mean even a stock cooler would suffice while u wait for replacement.

But yea I see what u mean. Such PITA to do RMA.
But with Corsair, u never had to wait that long anyways depending what their options are.
With brands like Corsair & WD; u often do have options for RMA where they send you your replacement right away, in exchange for payment info (like a Credit Card) and then this way you get your replacement very quick turn-around. Then u have like 15-30 days or something to ship them your old one. Then they only would charge u anything if you didn't ship them your old part.

But yea that may depend on Country/Region too. I know those two brands do that kind of service for North America.

[DeadPhoenix]

Bad-Motha eredeti hozzászólása:

Well even if u had to wait for replacement; u surely must have another form of Air Cooler laying around, right? I mean even a stock cooler would suffice while u wait for replacement.

But yea I see what u mean. Such PITA to do RMA.
But with Corsair, u never had to wait that long anyways depending what their options are.
With brands like Corsair & WD; u often do have options for RMA where they send you your replacement right away, in exchange for payment info (like a Credit Card) and then this way you get your replacement very quick turn-around. Then u have like 15-30 days or something to ship them your old one. Then they only would charge u anything if you didn't ship them your old part.

But yea that may depend on Country/Region too. I know those two brands do that kind of service for North America.

i don't live in the states. so i'm expecting it would take longer. actually i don't have a cooler laying around. because my i7 4790k came without a cooler.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Ok well anyways; H110i GTX is great choice.
For purchase of anything that is "liquid" like an AIO Cooler, please ensure to purchase local or purchase via Ground Shipping method. If they ship these via Air Freight, they often will get damage because of being in extreme cold for extended periods.


But u can still contact Corsair and see if they will replace your old one; then use that for backup purposes, or other system, or sell it.

Hope it lasts u many years.

Cheers!

[Beardface31]

DeadPhoenix eredeti hozzászólása:

hey everyone. so my current H110 is dying, because of the abnormal temps. i've even tried to re-install the kit, but temps still high 80's when under load.

so i'm going to replace it with either the Corsair H110i GT or GTX.
but i dunno if its worth the extra 15 euro, between the 2.

so i was hoping anyone could share some info, which i should get.

If your cooler is old, it may just be a matter of replacing the thermal paste as it dries up over time.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Even with poor paste; no way should a 4790 reach over 80*C+ with that sort of cooler.

I've tested them many times in the shop even with poor pastes and/or had them in customer's machines filled with dust/debris. Still never had temps that high.

The failing pump is usually the reason; AIO's were never meant to last beyond 3-5 years.

[DeadPhoenix]

Bad-Motha eredeti hozzászólása:

Ok well anyways; H110i GTX is great choice.
For purchase of anything that is "liquid" like an AIO Cooler, please ensure to purchase local or purchase via Ground Shipping method. If they ship these via Air Freight, they often will get damage because of being in extreme cold for extended periods.


But u can still contact Corsair and see if they will replace your old one; then use that for backup purposes, or other system, or sell it.

Hope it lasts u many years.

Cheers!

its being shipped from a online shop in my country. so a driver will deliver my package :)

I'm using the thermal paste from noctua, which are one of the best around for its price.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Yes pastes such as these should be good choices and work very well for pretty much anything where thermal paste would be needed:

- Noctua
- Cooler Master
- Arctic Silver
- Arctic Cooling

[DeadPhoenix]

Bad-Motha eredeti hozzászólása:

Yes pastes such as these should be good choices and work very well for pretty much anything where thermal paste would be needed:

- Noctua
- Cooler Master
- Arctic Silver
- Arctic Cooling

exactly. and i'm pretty sure i have applied the thermal paste correctly. because i have build so many PC's in the last year, that i know how to apply thermal paste by now.

but i'm suprised it lasted 3 years so far. i hope the new Kit would last me just as long, if not longer :)

it should arrive tomorrow. and can't wait to install it !!!

[Beardface31]

Bad-Motha eredeti hozzászólása:

Even with poor paste; no way should a 4790 reach over 80*C+ with that sort of cooler.

I've tested them many times in the shop even with poor pastes and/or had them in customer's machines filled with dust/debris. Still never had temps that high.

The failing pump is usually the reason; AIO's were never meant to last beyond 3-5 years.

Not true. If completely dried little heat is transfered and you can see temps like this. Could have been improperly applied by Corsair, as good as their products are. I've seen this.

[FluffyPinkDecoyBunny]

I would have suggested the H105 over the H100i/110iGT or GTX. The monitoring software is kinda blah. It also means an extra cable or two that you need to hide if you're anal about cable management.

I went with the H100i because I thought it would be cool to use the monitoring software and I hated the software from the moment I opened it up. I already have temp and fan monitors running and the Corsair software didn't offer anything else useful.

The cooler works good, I just would have gone with the H105 since it has a thicker radiator. I opted for the H100i because of the software (which isn't included in the packaging. You have to track it down online and it's just another annoyance.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Regardless of their software; the "i" model is still better; but not cause of that; but because of the GTX vs GT. GTX is built to last.

H100 & H105 = 240mm
H110 = 280mm