Corsair H100i cooler -- will it fit in my build as it currently is? (pics enclosed)

[david__001]

Hello folks.

I wonder if anyone has an opinion on whether the Corsair H100i cooler will fit my Corsair 650D build at the top -- I have "cable-managed" some unused cables up there, and am unsure if there is enough space to fit the unit without taking them out / routing them somewhere else.

The cables bunched at the top are: (i) internal USB3.0 cables; (ii) quick-swap bay SATA power and data cables.

I understand that there are no problems fitting this cooler in normal circumstances -- in this case though, the bunched cables are giving me pause for thought.

A picture is below. The bunched up/"cable-managed" cables are towards the right of the top stock fan.

Any opinions are most welcome!

 

[tinytomlogan]

All you have to do is measure from the top of the mobo to the roof, or look at the 650D review we spent ages making that answers this.

 

[david__001]

Thanks for the tips Tom. I'll take a look at these things.

What I really am getting at though is whether the USB/quick-swap cabling I have bundled at the top will be a problem. Ideally, I'd prefer not to have to route it/store it elsewhere.

 

[Vlada011]

I have H100 on top Obsidian 650D.
Stay perfect, maybe you need to put that cables in DVD cage but I think it will stay and like that.
Cable it's not problem at all...
Do you know what I do???
I put cable behind radiator, push with fingers near top mesh and tight with plastic wires for cable management. Than that cable is invisible.

 

[david__001]

Thanks for the tips Vlad. Some food for thought there.

 

[tinytomlogan]

I have H100 on top Obsidian 650D.
Stay perfect, maybe you need to put that cables in DVD cage but I think it will stay and like that.
Cable it's not problem at all...
Do you know what I do???
I put cable behind radiator, push with fingers near top mesh and tight with plastic wires for cable management. Than that cable is invisible.

The idea was to teach him how to work it out himself..... :huh:

 

[NeverBackDown]

The idea was to teach him how to work it out himself..... :huh:

Honestly in today's society do you really expect people to learn them selves? People just want answers and everything at a moments notice.

 

[Permafrost]

Honestly in today's society do you really expect people to learn them selves? People just want answers and everything at a moments notice.

i have to agree with you on this one

 

[vorticalbox]

Honestly in today's society do you really expect people to learn them selves? People just want answers and everything at a moments notice.

And that's the problem with the world /off topic

 

[tinytomlogan]

Honestly in today's society do you really expect people to learn them selves? People just want answers and everything at a moments notice.

Not here. I actively discourage it. Hense the way I try and teach you all in videos and give you enough info to work it out yourselves.

We put days into each review, if youre too lazy to look - read/watch then tbh Im too lazy to answer - or have you on MY forums

 

[Mark3Max]

Hello folks.

I wonder if anyone has an opinion on whether the Corsair H100i cooler will fit my build at the top. (I aim to replace my current Corsair H60 2013 Edition).

I have "cable-managed" some unused cables up there, and am unsure if there is enough space to fit the unit without taking them out / routing them somewhere else.

The cables bunched at the top are: (i) internal USB3.0 cables; (ii) quick-swap bay SATA power and data cables.
The case is: Corsair Obsidian 650D.


I have added some pictures below. The bunched up/"cable-managed" cables are towards the top-right.

Any opinions are most welcome!

The short answer here is the h100i will fit a 650d and use your cable gromets.

Sorry Tom , I have to try to help.

 

[vorticalbox]

The short answer here is the h100i will fit a 650d and use your cable gromets.

Sorry Tom , I have to try to help.

helping good , quoting all pictures bad

 

[NeverBackDown]

Not here. I actively discourage it. Hense the way I try and teach you all in videos and give you enough info to work it out yourselves.

We put days into each review, if youre too lazy to look - read/watch then tbh Im too lazy to answer - or have you on MY forums

Well I 100% agree with you and support you dude. Wish more people could take more of your help as it would help answer a lot of questions in a lot of threads.

 

[david__001]

The short answer here is the h100i will fit a 650d and use your cable gromets.

Thanks for the information Mark.

I did a little more research on this and am a bit more confident that I might not have to move the bunched cabling.

By my measurements, the length of the grilled section on the 650D is 285mm. The length of the H100i is 275mm (Link). So, as long as the H100i does not extend, in terms of length, beyond the grilled section above it, I believe it will fit without needing to move the bunched USB/quick-swap cabling.

Also, there is another ~7mm of ungrilled metal on the under-side on the right, which gives some additional wiggle room.

(My preference would be to take the tubing down from the right hand side.)


Thanks to everyone for their thoughts on this.