Corsair H90 Water Cooler Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video provides an in-depth unboxing and first look at the Corsair H90 hydro series CPU cooler. It begins with Linus noting the unusual full silver box packaging and emphasizes the importance of contacting Corsair for support if needed, praising their customer service. He highlights the 140 mm fan used by the H90, describing how it differs from the previous generation which used 120 mm fans, and explains how the larger fan and increased surface area could impact performance. Linus then discusses the tubing, noting the 1/4 inch non-evaporative flexible tubing and how it offers installation flexibility, including the potential to mount the radiator in various positions within a PC case. The assembly approach is demonstrated, with focus on the mounting ring and compatible socket brackets that simplify installation across Intel and AMD platforms. He also contrasts the H90 with Corsair’s H80i and H100i, noting the absence of Corsair Link and lighting on the CPU block for a simpler design, while projecting that the increased surface area should yield stronger cooling. The segment concludes with practical advice about case compatibility, recommending cases capable of a 140 mm radiator back panel, and summarizing that the H90 sits between a single 120 mm radiator and a dual 120 mm setup in terms of potential performance, leaving viewers with a clear expectation for testing results and overall value of the cooler.

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