- CORSAIR H50 LIQUID COOLING INSTALL INSTALL
- CORSAIR H50 LIQUID COOLING INSTALL MANUAL
- CORSAIR H50 LIQUID COOLING INSTALL SERIES
The holes are labelled for socket 775/1156/1366 on the Intel backplate.Ģ.) Attach the adhesive pads to the backplate and install it to the back of the motherboard making sure each corner has gone through.ģ.) Insert 4 mounting inserts to each corner of the appropriate retention bracket. One positive note is the inclusion of the long screws that make mounting the fan to the radiator a very easy process.ġ.) Choose the appropriate backplate and place the 4 metal backplate inserts in the right holes. Installation was more fiddly than with the CoolIT ECO because of the separate mounting brackets and plastic inserts but on the whole, it was a straightforward task. Note: If you want a "push/pull" setup you will need to find/buy/get/steal 4 more long bolts for the 2nd fan.My first impression was that installation of the H50 was not as intuitive as other coolers but Corsair do an excellent job with their user guides detailing the procedure step by step. Plug everything in and you'll be good to go! Tighten down the retention ring slowly for equal pressure.Īmazingly, the adaptable plate and ring still allows you to perfectly align the Corsair text. Once inside the ring rotate the sink slightly until its tabs line up under the retention ring. Remove the plastic cover from the heatsink/pump and place it into the retention ring. The bolts go thru the case, thru the fan and thread directly into the radiator. With the fan turned around and motherboard back in (sorry, no pics of that process) use the provided "long bolts" to remount the fan and radiator all at once. I will also be replacing the short fan screws with the provided "long bolts" for radiator mounting. First I will need to flip this fan to use it as a "cool air intake" for the radiator. I'll be using the Antec 900 rear 120mm exhaust fan. Don't fully tighten, just get them started. Line up the retention ring over your CPU and screw in bolts. I assumed these were provided to mount the ring to other types of backplates.Ī) Select and snap in the proper plastic adapters.ī) Determine which of the adapter holes you will need.Ĭ) Screw (or push) the bolts into proper adapter holes. The other set have larger and sharper threads. These fit the metal receivers on the backplate and were the obvious choice. Furthermore, LGA 1156 will use the hole (on the adapter) that will sit closest to the center of the ring.Ĭorsair provided 2 types of retention ring "mounting bolts".ġ set has fine/small threads. The ones for LGA 1156 have 2 bolt holes per adapter.
CORSAIR H50 LIQUID COOLING INSTALL MANUAL
Use the provided manual to determine which set you'll need for your socket type.
You will have 2 types of "plastic adapters" which snap into the ring. The ring is the tricky part and our half-way mark so go smoke a cigarette first. I suggest you assemble the "retention ring" and make sure it will mount. With the backplate mounted you can reinstall the motherboard. It may sit crooked depending on socket used. Here is a "before and after" picture of it mounted. Corsair includes 2 small strips of foam adhesive to hold on the plate and provide cushion.īefore using the adhesive strips make sure the backplate will have no mounting issues (everything lines up correctly). Next you will want to mount the backplate to the backside of your motherboard. Each hole is labeled by socket type.īackplate (flipped over) with receivers installed for LGA 1156. To adapt this generic plate to your specific socket, push the metal "bolt receivers" into the proper holes (1 on each corner). The backplate for Intel boards supports LGA 775/1156/1366 sockets. Next you will want to prepare the backplate. Once turned you can gently lift each pin and then remove the unit. Using the arrow guides on the pin heads, turn them 90 degrees. If you've never removed a stock "push-pin" cooler its quite simple. H50 Closed-Loop Cooling Unit (3-pin fan plug)įirst you'll want to remove your motherboard and stock CPU cooler. I picked the H50 because it provides ample cooling power without the weight of super-sinks. This guide is meant to help those who have never installed aftermarket cooling or those simply interested in the H50. I will be installing this cooler on an Evga P55 SLI motherboard in an Antec 900 case.
CORSAIR H50 LIQUID COOLING INSTALL SERIES
The Corsair Cooling™ Hydro Series H50 CPU Cooler gives you the power of liquid cooling in a compact, easy-to-install package.
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