corsair hydro series h80i v2 water liquid cpu cooler

Over this period of time the H80iGT has kept my CPU cool (under 70c) at 100% load with an ambient temp of 72f on the absolute lowest speed setting the pump will operate at. Ive had it installed regardless for a few weeks now because I had some real work to catch up on (rendering video) and the stock heatsink wouldn't keep my CPU below 85c under load at stock clocks. So I assume they never actually checked this one before they sent it out. when I received it, It was new in a sealed box.

The unit I got back has EXACTLY the same issue. was well aware of the situation and if you were to RMA a H80i GT unit stating it had pump noise, they would personally inspect the unit they send back out to you and make sure is wasn't one of the faulty units with loud pump noise.

On one of the threads a Corsair admin was assuring members that Corsairs RMA dept. Searches were showing many threads that the H80i GT is well documented for having an issue with loud pump noise. So I went on Corsairs forum to see what my options were. I actually wanted to return this Unit for a refund and take that money and go buy an 1150 socket water block to fit my old Custom Built water cooling set up I had on my 775 setup, but I waited too long and the store I bought it from would not issue a refund (stupid me.). Overall Review: This is an updated review to my 1st unit which had very loud pump noise. Pros: Keeps my 4790k cool at lowest pump speed setting

Corsair hydro series h80i v2 water liquid cpu cooler