Corsair finally did it.

[Alaric]

Their open loop hardware is out! Who's going to be first?
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/hydro-x-series-custom-cooling

 

[Nebulous]

Not me. I have a dislike/distrust with Corsair from the past.

 

[Bustos]

Is this like an AIO but you have to put it together?

 

[Alaric]

Ummm, yeah. It's a custom loop.

 

[UltraTaco]

Custom pre manufactured loop. Like a mobile home!
Looks great!

 

[EarthDog]

Is this like an AIO but you have to put it together?

Corsair is now selling water cooling parts for a custom loop. This is not an AIO kit or custom preman'd.

There is a configurator there and a long list of parts, not kits at the link in the first post, gents.

 

[DaPoets]

The Corsair software constantly crashed on me so I doubt I would ever go back. Love the AIO I used to use but the crashing software made me throw in the towel and just build a custom loop.

 

[UltraTaco]

Software? Mine is just plugged in and it works!(its not corsair though)

 

[EarthDog]

THis is a bit OT, but yes, software. Most CLCs/AIOs come with some kind of monitoring and control software.

 

[Alaric]

CorsairLink has been, shall we say, inconsistent in its suitability... I heard the newer software is an improvement but I have no first hand experience with it. I never had a problem with CorsairLink, but that doesn't mean the bazillion people who did are wrong.

 

[godevskii]

Corsair link once you find a version that works, don't update... icue don't even bother, save your profiles into your gaming mice your keyboard and just delete the program, for those who need it to customize other stuff i'm sorry for you guys

As for their custom WC parts, i think they got a bit late to the party and with high prices, since they came late they need competitive prices to get people to buy them, the only good values i see are the rads...

 

[DaPoets]

Yes the Corsair iCue software is incredibly unstable and unreliable.

 

[Bustos]

Looks like EK engineers are behind these pieces.

 

[Alaric]

From EKWB back in December.
https://www.overclock3d.net/news/ca...pens_its_doors_to_ekwb_s_former_ceo_and_cto/2

 

[Nebulous]

Question: Didn't another company use the moniker "Hydro" in their watercooling products? I vaguely remember something like that but I can't for the life of me remember. Was it Corsair all along?

 

[Bustos]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newegg.com/amp/p/N82E16835288005


Is this what you are thinking of?


Corsair’s is clearly better because it’s Hydro X.

 

[Nebulous]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newegg.com/amp/p/N82E16835288005


Is this what you are thinking of?


Corsair’s is clearly better because it’s Hydro X.

Looks familiar, but I can't be 100% certain. And of course Corsair has to be "better" becasue it has an "X" in it

Too funny. Thx for the laugh Bustos


*Edit*

I noticed one of the VGA blocks has a flow indicator. I dunno why as 99% of the ppl that use VGA blocks will not ever see it spinning as the card will be vertical and the window will face down. Eh whatever will make the buyer go "Coooooo, ahhhhhh, lookie the spinning wheel, it's working!"

Another thing I noticed was there was an "X" engraved either in the Plexi top or the coldplate. Hard to tell, but you can clearly see it @ 4:40

 

[EarthDog]

There was also Hydro copper blocks etc.

Tough to trademark a word that means "water" though.

 

[Alaric]

Corsair is becoming a Hydra. Maybe they should go with that. LOL

 

[JrClocker]

Yes the Corsair iCue software is incredibly unstable and unreliable.

Shrug - I have iCue running on two machines controlling all kinds of Corsair devices. Haven't had a single issue with it...or any Corsair device for that matter. I love their AIO units, memory, cases, mice, keyboards, mouse-pads, and Mag Lev fans.

I will definitely be checking this out...