blackhawkpr Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I've had my Corsair H80 for the past 5yrs or so and I'm curious as to how long it'll last. So far it's running like a champ but I need to know when I should start saving for a new cooler. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-attack Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Since your warranty is up... now. Generally these things don't give a lot of warning before a component fails. If you don't have back-up cooling method handy, you may want to have something put away to minimize a lengthy down time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkpr Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 I think I still have the stock cooler around that I can use in a pinch. What does Corsair have that's comparable to the H80 if I wanted to buy a new one? It's currently running in a push/pull configuration and I'd like to think I'm getting really good temps (apartment is pretty cold). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-attack Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 If you have something for back-up, there is no need to panic. Getting caught without is rather frustrating. The current max singe slot cooler is the H80i GT (recently renamed H80i v2). It is similar to your current model, but the radiator has grown even thicker to 50mm. Not everyone can mount a 100mm worth of radiators and fans. If your case can handle it, you might also consider a top mount 240mm radiator (H100i V2/GTX). It would get the CPU cooling out of the GPU heat stream and you should be able to run lower fan speeds. Difference in price is fairly nominal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkpr Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 I want to eventually transition from my Obsidian 800D to a smaller case, so I'll have to make my next cooler decision wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-attack Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I would wait until the case decision is made. Small form factor builds often only have one option for size or position and you wouldn't want to pick a case because you already have "the radiator". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkpr Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 I can't really go with such a small case cause I just recently got an ATX board. I'm not gonna buy another board (and CPU and ram along with it) just for a case. I'm just gonna find a good, small ATX case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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