Performance Hardware
User’s Guide
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.
Version 1.0 |
March, 2010 |
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Corsair H50—Supplemental Mounting Information
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H50 Stock Mounting Information |
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The Corsair H50 High-Performance CPU Cooler is designed and tested to be |
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mounted in its stock configuration using a single fan attached to the radiator. This |
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single fan is configured to draw cool air from outside the computer case and blow |
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it through the radiator for optimum CPU cooling. Our developmental testing sup- |
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ports this and we recommend a single or dual fan set up bringing cool air into the |
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radiator for best results. |
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.
Corsair H50—Supplemental Mounting Information
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“Push” and “Pull” Defined |
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Many users ask about the terms “push” and “pull”. This simply refers to a fan push- |
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ing air into the radiator or the fan pulling air through the radiator. The stock single |
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fan configuration is a push setup with the single fan pushing cool air from outside |
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the case into the radiator. |
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Adding a second fan, as seen below, results in the second fan pulling the air |
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through the radiator. A push-pull set up bringing cool air into the radiator with 2 |
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fans is an excellent set up for cooling your CPU. Ideally, you will need to use 2 |
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identical fans to avoid any of the airflow issues that can arise with using 2 fans |
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that have different airflow characteristics. |
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Most fans have directional arrows indicating fan blade rotation and airflow direc- |
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tion as circled below. Note that the “pull” fan on the right has been modified. A |
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corner of the shroud has been cut away to clear a heat sink on the motherboard. |
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This is a common solution to clearance issues. |
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