Installation

Installing the Corsair Hydro Series H105 is, compared to the H90 and H110, fairly simple. Simply position the backplate and use the included standoffs to hold it in place. While it will feel as though it is loose, there is nothing to worry about. With the backplate and standoffs in place, it is time to apply your favorite thermal compound. You can also skip this step if you use the compound Corsair has pre-applied to the coldplate's pumps.


It is now time to configure the pump around your socket. Corsair ships the pump with the Intel bracket installed by default, but it is, as you can see in the photos above, easily assembled or disassembled. With the proper mounting bracket in place, attach the fans to the cooler to then install the radiator into the case.


Attach the Hydro Series H105 pump to the socket with the included thumbscrews. Don't forget to attach the pump to the CPU fan header. You can use the included y-cable to attach the fans to the secondary CPU fan header.

The process of installing the Corsair Hydro Series H105 was pretty damn easy, especially compared to previous designs. The backplate and standoffs still felt very loose until the pump was firmly attached, which is a minor annoyance and does not make the cooler any more difficult to install, although it did feel a bit awkward. Overall, I would rate the difficulty of installation an 8 on a scale of 1 (hardest) to 10 (easiest). Corsair has definitely taken a step in the right direction with the Hydro Series H105 when it comes time to evaluate its mounting hardware and installation procedure.