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August 31st, 2017 22:00

Area 51 R2 Corsair H80i v2 Upgrade

Hi,

I would like to upgrade the stock AIO in Area 51 R2, to a Corsair H80i v2. But I have a few concerns first.

1. Backplate Bracket Compatibility: Can I just install the new AIO using the existing backplate? Since Asetek also makes Corsair's cooler, I figure it should work.

2. The how-to mentions disabling fan control on the CPU_Fan header. Do you think it's really necessary?

While the H80i is designed to be as easy to use as possible, you may need to disable fan control on the CPU_FAN header in your motherboard’s BIOS.

3. I'm skipping the USB Data Link cable that allows Corsair Software to Control Fans. The fans plug into the AIO Pump Directly. Does this mean Corsair Firmware auto controls fan speed, or does Area 51 Motherboard control fan speeds?

4. I assume I can install it exactly like the stock AIO was, as far as headers and such. But any advice on install/setup?

Sorry for so many questions, I want to understand and optimize the cooling of this beast. Thanks for any insight!

Cass-Ole

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August 31st, 2017 23:00

using the forum search for H80i V2, we get some hits, we might see one for 80i GT which is about the same. If you find a post with successful install claim, follow the member account and try a personal message. I do not own Corsair products and can only generate 'thoughts' on the matter, until better help arrives

  1. technically, remove your old one, install new one, where u either re-use your retention ring or use the new provided one for socket 2011-v3 if it's included. A backplate won't factors into 2011 boards, the 'threaded studs' are part of the socket itself, See Corsair.com for downloadable PDF manual re install
  2. So long as the rad-fan plugs into the motherboard fan header, CmndCntr will manage it. If you do push-pull (x2 25mm fans / if they fit), then you'd use a fan y-split cable (x2 fans off of x1 header) either buy one or included in your box. Since the fans plug in through the pump head on this model (see photo) it is possible they want Corsair Link installed and possibly disabling Bios fan control as u said for their own reasons, however u should have a dedicated pump header to plug the pump into. If it were me, I wouldn't use the fan connectors as seen below, I would tuck those wires away, & bolt my old 38mm Delta/Nidec to the rad, plug fan back in so the system's back to the way it was w/CmndCntr control, make sense? If push-pull, I tuck connectors away and use y-splitter. Either scenario I'm wanting to plug back into mthrbrd fan header. How these behave w/out CLink, I do not know, so I've painted a scenario where u do not need it > get back on CmndCntr & mthrbrd fan header
  3. see above explanation, to by-pass the fans having to plug into pump in the absence of CLink. If no one answers u here except me, u could perform a fan speed vs temperature test to find out what happens (plug your fan or fans into pump head, see if fan speed increases with temp, ie can pump generate fan/temp curves itself in absence of software and keep CPU cool > if yes, keep it that way, if no, see Section 2 to by-pass)
  4. advice: don't break anything
  5. I don't own your motherboard or new cooler, so what I did here was a thought experiment, lol

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