Corsair H50 - ANNEXE 1 User Manual

Performance Hardware

User’s Guide

Version 1.0 March, 2010

C o r s a i r H 5 0 C P U
C o o l e r — S u p p l e m e n t a l
M o u n t i n g I n f o r m a t i o n

A pictorial guide illustrating different mounting options for your Corsair H50
High-performance CPU Cooler.

Corsair H50—Supplemental Mounting Information

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H50 Stock Mounting Information

However, many users need to deviate from this optimum configuration for various
reasons. This guide illustrates some of the more common configurations. Our rec­ommended configuration is not the only way to mount the H50 and fortunately it
is a versatile unit when it comes to mounting alternatives.

Many users also ask about performance and ask for a definitive answer regarding
the best mounting configuration for their system. For users wishing to evaluate
different options, the best method is to test the system with multiple configura­tions and find the one that works best for that particular combination.

The Corsair H50 High-Performance CPU Cooler is designed and tested to be
mounted in its stock configuration using a single fan attached to the radiator. This
single fan is configured to draw cool air from outside the computer case and blow
it through the radiator for optimum CPU cooling. Our developmental testing sup­ports this and we recommend a single or dual fan set up bringing cool air into the
radiator for best results.

Corsair H50—Supplemental Mounting Information

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“Push” and “Pull” Defined

Many users ask about the terms “push” and “pull”. This simply refers to a fan push-

ing air into the radiator or the fan pulling air through the radiator. The stock single
fan configuration is a push setup with the single fan pushing cool air from outside
the case into the radiator.

Adding a second fan, as seen below, results in the second fan pulling the air
through the radiator. A push-pull set up bringing cool air into the radiator with 2
fans is an excellent set up for cooling your CPU. Ideally, you will need to use 2
identical fans to avoid any of the airflow issues that can arise with using 2 fans
that have different airflow characteristics.

Most fans have directional arrows indicating fan blade rotation and airflow direc-

tion as circled below. Note that the “pull” fan on the right has been modified. A

corner of the shroud has been cut away to clear a heat sink on the motherboard.
This is a common solution to clearance issues.

Corsair H50—Supplemental Mounting Information

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A Single Externally Mounted Fan

Due to space or other restrictions, some users choose to mount a single fan out­side the case. This can be useful in smaller cases or in configurations where the
motherboard impedes single or dual fan mounting.

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Push-Pull With External Mount

With one of the fans externally mounted, a push-pull set up can be used in con­figurations where both fans and the radiator may not fit internally. This allows for
more clearance around the radiator.

Corsair H50—Supplemental Mounting Information

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Internal Top Mount - Single Fan

Many cases have 120mm mounting points at the top of the case. This configura­tion can be used with the single fan as an intake or exhaust. The fan can be placed
below the radiator as shown here or above the radiator.

Corsair H50—Supplemental Mounting Information

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Push-Pull Externally Top Mounted

In configurations where a top mount is used, a single fan can be mounted exter­nally. This top external fan could also be a second fan in a 2 fan push-pull mount.

Conclusion:

We hope that this guide is useful to any users, or potential users of the H50 CPU
cooler. The illustrations shown here are intended to show the versatility of the
H50 mounting options. As noted, most of these are not ideal and we recommend
using the optimum cool air intake push or push-pull set ups. However, the H50 will
still provide outstanding CPU cooling performance in a wide variety of mounting
configurations. This mounting flexibility is yet another aspect of the value of the
H50 CPU cooler.

Corsair H50—Supplemental Mounting Information

Resources

Corsair H50 Product Page:
http://www.corsair.com/products/h50/default.aspx

Corsair H50 FAQ Page:
http://www.corsair.com/faq/default.aspx#H502

Corsair Mounting Instructional Video:
http://www.corsair.com/cinema/movie.aspx?id=1233870

Corsair H50 Push-Pull Performance Guide:
http://blog.corsair.com/?p=987

Corsair H50 vs a “High Performance” CPU Air Cooler:
http://www.corsair.com/cinema/movie.aspx?id=1044110

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