Corsair H100i Push/Pull Configuration Review

[@califpv]

It only makes perfect sense that you want cool air blowing through the radiator. Think about it. all your generated heat from your internal components will be exhausted through the radiator? No, this will have a significant disadvantage in cooling the coolant in that is trying to release through the radiator. Automobiles have been using push pull forever because it works, but the push part is done by the positive pressure caused be driving and the fans behind the rad pulling it in. I'm not sure why people get so confused on this subject when it's very simple when you just take a moment to think about it. The difference for me has been 8-10 deg Celsius lower.

[@michaelgonzalez6842]

L ROD so you recommend the right configuration pulling cool air in using the push/pull?

[@SstalkerS]

85 Celsius ? Why so high? You running prime 95 with crysis 3 at the same time?

[@evoeightyci]

There is also the dirt issue with a push or push pull set up. You really need to remove the fans to properly clean the rad in either of these set ups.

[@mannerrules]

Thanks for explaining it really simple (in less than a minute too)!

[@richardgraham65]

Corsair actually recommends that the fans be mounted in push config. from the outside of the case and forcing air into the case

[@LloydDeJongh]

Hi! In the Push/Pull configuration you have the stock Corsair fans on push. Which additional fans were you using for pull? I want to make a decision on using SP120 push/AF120 pull vs SP120 for push and pull - there's conflicting info on the web about it, however it seems the SP120 is overall preferred for performance even as Air Flow fans. I have a Cooler Master CM 690 III case, currently with a single 120mm radiator cooling an FX8350 at 4.8GHz, and I am thinking to upgrade to the H100i.

[@alexandergylling]

A great 120mm fan is the Noctua NF-F12, it does a great job of moving air and its quite silent. It also comes with an adapter to make it run on even lower voltages which makes it almost dead silent. Cons are the price, and the color may not be everyones taste :)

[@hallmorales]

Same performance, it's just a matter of preference. Some people do pull because it's easier to clean the radiator of dust that way.

[@badillaboy]

Thanks for explaining this. Since i am doing my 1st build on monday with a push and pull out of the case.

[@rhysfagan6259]

i have the h100i in a push pull and my fx 8350 keeps at 35 degres celcius in australian climate but i had to modify my xpredator just to fit it

[@frostmage52]

Great vid! Would you recommend a certain 120mm fan? Do fan bearings make a difference in noise?

[@JeminoWayde]

Where do you connect the pull fans? Chassis_Fan header? or Y-split into the CPU_OPT header?

[@MelvinMichaelPimentel]

Have a question. I have an NZXT S340 as my case and the stock fans are configured as exhausts... i recently bought the H100iGTX and set the fans up as air outtakes(Pull Configuration)... Now all of my fans are treated as exhausts. Is that a bad thing?

[@nebby-gt]

Does this mean that all fans are intake fans except the ones at the top if I want to use the push/pull configuration?

[@StrifeSoul990]

It depends on your case and preference

[@kyle88l]

100% fan speed LOL. 4 fans. That's gonna sound like a 747 flying through your livingroom. I plan to get two more fans for mine just so I can run them at low fan speeds to achieve the same temps as two fans at a higher RPM.

[@lawrenceb4954]

I'd just stick to push. the small temperature difference really isn't worth it, and if you're basing your OC on such small temperature margins then you're balancing on a very dangerous line. It's better to just think ahead and buy a proper water cooling kit for $200 or so instead of spending $100 on a closed loop, and another $40 - $50 on fans (maybe more like $80 - $100 if you want 4 properly matching fans). Or bite the bullet and upgrade to real water cooling.

[@Eternity776]

But what about the pull configuration? if it is only push versus pull what would be better?

[@ErnestJay88]

Push or Pull didn't effect the performance, but Push+Pull is.

[@CharIest0n]

What cases can hold a h100i in push/pull? I'm looking at the Xpredator or the Storm Stryker but I'm not sure if they can hold it

[@StrifeSoul990]

I think 70c is optimal for high load. But I might be wrong.

[@SwiftHDX]

Great review, you explained it very well.

[@MaxAltair]

I have a HAF X Case, where i could put them? Top is for exhaust so will take hot air that rises up, and dont think is a good idea use top for intake will be against air gradient and cause turbulence. Not sure if could reach front fans.

[@MaxAltair]

+Mastergremio2007 Also im using Positive pressure so inside will get cleaner.

[@MYP90X2011]

It means he was running it with just one set of fan's Pushing then pulling... Push + pull will mean 2 sets of pans in that config

[@SethsCorner]

So your cpu is running at 185 F?

[@AndyHu206]

what if my push fans are slower than the pull fans, does it work the same?

[@bikerboi1983]

Push pull is stupid loud and not worth it for the 3 deg C imo

[@shawngraves6796]

That's nearly 40 degrees F lower...that's significant enough to consider it.

[@williamwillaims]

Shawn Graves I'm not sure you've understood the graph? The difference between the high and low (or red and blue) is the idle vs load temps. When the computer is not getting used vs when the CPU has been run through stress test software and all cores are running at 100%. The difference between the red and red, and blue and blue is the 2 fans vs 4 fans (2 just pushing or 2 pushing + 2 pulling air).

[@shawngraves6796]

*****​​​​ Welcome to 10 months ago. Actually, I was trolling. 

[@stra2g]

Because trolling doesn't make you stupid...yes...

[@Vigilence]

Who the hell wants a vacuum cleaner sound when playing late at night lol.

[@swatdoggy]

its not that bad

[@jong737]

Great explain video!

[@seaottersoup]

I thought there would be a bigger difference. Fortunately, we can rely on you to actually test things out. :)

[@MADBONE0]

Noctua NF-F12 _ "Fan of the Gods"

[@samramg]

sure they do.

[@Loulito]

thanks great video!!!

[@Ccodebits]

switch 810

[@neojahuty24]

thank u m8 that explained alot cheers:)

[@Andrey051089]

Well you just put some images not a video..

[@graveOFdevil]

1:50 What does Wolf Ria mean? JK

[@thegoalie5233]

Push is better IMHO.

[@JudahMaccabee_]

Terrible benchmark results