INTRODUCTION

   Like we mentioned a few days ago although the largest piece of the AIO sales pie belongs to dual/tri-fan 240/280/360mm liquid CPU coolers lately we've seen a few single fan 120/140mm models get released by some of the top players in the market. The brand new Antec Kuhler H2O model we reviewed last week is among them and although it may not be what we were hoping it would in terms of cooling efficiency there are definitely consumers out there looking to get a low-cost AIO liquid CPU cooler that's also quite silent. Instead of launching an entirely new product Corsair decided on revamping their old Hydro H60 model and today we're checking the 2018 version out.

   Founded in 1994, CORSAIR supplies high-performance products purchased primarily by PC gaming enthusiasts who build their own PCs or buy pre-assembled customized systems. The company's award-winning products include DDR3 and DDR4 memory upgrades, computer cases, PC cooling products, gaming headsets, gaming keyboards, gaming mice, power supply units, USB flash drives, solid-state drives and system monitoring and control devices.

   The new Hydro H60 2018 AIO liquid CPU cooler is actually the third product by CORSAIR to bear that name after the 2011 and 2013 models (both where co-developed with CoolIT systems and judging by the radiator used this is too - although some of their latest models like the H115i were co-developed with Asetek). Now we have no reason to go as far back as the 2011 model so compared to the 2013 model the new 2018 Hydro H60 has changed in several areas. The more noticeable differences are with the longer radiator (152x120x27mm - 157x120x27mm), different 120mm PWM fan (2000RPM/54CFM/2.36mmH2O/30.85dBA - 1700RPM/54.2CFM/2.08mmH2O/28.3dBA), brand new pump (LED illuminated top) and the cold plate (different shape). Unfortunately once again CORSAIR doesn't provide the exact specifications of the pump used but judging by the design of the pump/waterblock combo it should be identical with the ones used in their new H115i/H150 Pro RGB models (up to 2850RPM).