Corsair H80 CPU Cooler Review

The Corsair H80 (Cont’d)

Figure 6 presents the CPU block, which transfers the heat from the processor to the liquid. As in other sealed systems, the pump that makes the liquid flow is integrated in the block.

The connector you see in the side of the block allows you to connect the H80 to the Corsair Link, a modular system that controls case cooling and lighting, and can be controlled via an USB port. This system must be purchased separately.

Figure 6 also shows the cables of the block: one four-pin standard peripheral power connector (“Molex”) that powers up the H80, and a single wire that must be connected to the motherboard, allowing it to sense the pump speed.

Figure 6: Block

In Figure 7, you see the connector for the two fans used by the H80, which controls them.

There is a button on the top of the block, used to switch between three operation modes, where the fans are set at minimum, medium or high speed. The lights on the block indicate which speed it is by displaying one (minimum), two (medium), or three (high) lights.

Figure 7: Block

The copper base of the block is shown in Figure 8. It comes with preapplied thermal compound.

Figure 8: Base

Figure 9 shows the twin 120 mm fans that come with the Corsair H80.

Figure 9: Fans