Corsair H115I PRO RGB 280MM- Can it cool a 9900k ?

easyrider · 15 Dec 2018 at 20:43

Will the below cooler be good enough for a 9900k
HYDRO SERIES H115I PRO RGB PERFORMANCE LIQUID COOLER - 280MM

energizer123 · 19 Dec 2018 at 15:34

Testiculous · 19 Dec 2018 at 15:56

Think i'd want something a bit beafier to cool that, especially if i were to clock it a bit.

doyll · 19 Dec 2018 at 16:49

Yes, it will cool it just fine. i9 9900k is rated at only 95w TDP stock, so unless you are planning a rather serious overclock you don't need much cooling .. not to mention ithat is just another Asetek CLC using pumps that flow at best about what a healthy adult can urinate (40-60L/h) compared to arguably the most popular custom loop pump being able to move 1500L/h. CLCs are not only limited in cooling by cheap aluminum radiator sizes, but also by extemely low coolant flow rates compared to real water cooling.

Grandmaster Fap! · 19 Dec 2018 at 17:47

Doesnt this thing get close to 250w when all cores are pushed ?

doyll · 19 Dec 2018 at 19:53

Some source say 95w at 3.6GHz all cores, up to about 166w at 4.7GHz all cores. Some put it at a little over 200w when torture testing all cores. I haven't seen one sayig 250w, but some may claim that.

Grandmaster Fap! · 19 Dec 2018 at 20:45

doyll said:
Some source say 95w at 3.6GHz all cores, up to about 166w at 4.7GHz all cores. Some put it at a little over 200w when torture testing all cores. I haven't seen one sayig 250w, but some may claim that.

Tom's seems to say that it approaches 250w when under load with work apps all core but im not sure if thats trying to get them all at 5ghz. But to be fair thats extreme so im sure most top end coolers will keep it under wraps.

doyll · 19 Dec 2018 at 22:07

Are they reading only CPU wattage or wattage being drawn by PSU?

Grandmaster Fap! · 19 Dec 2018 at 22:23

doyll said:
Are they reading only CPU wattage or wattage being drawn by PSU?

According to Tom's that is cpu package only, looking at other reviews like Anand it says 168w?

Apone70 · 20 Dec 2018 at 01:14

Get the newer platinum version CORSAIR Hydro H115i Addressable RGB PLATINUM, has the newer cold plate and pump.

easyrider · 20 Dec 2018 at 07:46

Apone70 said:
Get the newer platinum version CORSAIR Hydro H115i Addressable RGB PLATINUM, has the newer cold plate and pump.

Done, just ordered it. I’ll return the pro to the rainforest unused cheers for the heads up.

Reviews say it’s an improvement. Not a huge one but it’s still there and the block is bigger and the RGB fans have more headroom. Plus more lights

I paid £119 for the pro and just paid £139 for the platinum so £20 more

YOLO

Apone70 · 20 Dec 2018 at 14:03

hell yeah! I have the H100i v2 and im tempted top upgrade to the platinum. But then i know i will buy another 4 of the same fans and commander pro so it will be a £300 upgrade lol. I have the SP120 fans at the mo but would have to make them all match

Nocky24 · 23 Dec 2018 at 21:55

Absolutely fine. I'm running that setup.