Corsair H100 Dual 120mm Radiator CPU Liquid Cooler Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video is an unboxing and first look at the Corsair H100, a dual 120mm radiator CPU liquid cooler, presented by Linus from Linus Tech Tips. The host emphasizes that the H100 is a high performance, maintenance-free pre-filled liquid cooling solution, highlighting its advantages over traditional air coolers such as reduced CPU heat load, easier heat exhaust out of the case, and the ability to mount the radiator away from the CPU socket for better heat management. He recalls Corsair’s previous generations like the H50, H60, and H70 and explains how the H100 expands on those concepts with a larger radiator surface area to improve cooling, especially when overclocking. The host also discusses Corsair Link Digital integration and the necessity of the Corsair Link Commander to access advanced monitoring and performance profiles, noting the practical considerations of setup and control. He compares the H100's cooling potential to other coolers by stressing surface area and airflow and points out a potential flaw in a published performance chart, arguing that the test may underrepresent the cooler’s true overclocking capabilities. The unboxing continues with a thorough look at the package contents, including mounting hardware, the backplate, and the radiator, as well as the included fans which appear to be an upgraded design with better construction and cable presentation. The H100 assembly is described in detail, including the pump block with its multi-port connectivity for fan headers and power, the 1/4 inch hoses, and the pre-applied thermal compound on the block, along with practical notes about reapplication if the cooler is removed from the CPU. The video ends with hands-on observations about radiator thickness, case compatibility, and mounting spacing, concluding with a promise of a future performance evaluation to back up the claims, and a call to subscribe for more unboxings and reviews.

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