h110 Mounting h110 without backplate?

UFUK AKPINAR · May 13, 2018

I just found an used h110 for 25 usd and ı can test it before buying. But it misses mounting hardware it doesn't have a back bracket. Is it a good buy and can I mount it with the right size washers and nuts.

WoodenMarker · May 14, 2018

If it's in good condition and you have the correct washers and nuts lying around, it's a good deal and should work fine. Corsair also has the mounting kit available for sale: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Accessories-|-Parts/PC-Components/Cooling-And-Corsair-Link/H40-H50-H55-H70-H90-H110-Hydro-Cooler-AMD-Mounting-Bracket-Kit/p/CW-8960012

UFUK AKPINAR · May 14, 2018

The price was upped to 30usd and i think it only misses some screws now is it a good deal? What is the average price for these coolers on the used market.

UFUK AKPINAR · May 14, 2018

Will it be reliable in the long run? This is going to be my first liquid cooling experience.

WoodenMarker · May 15, 2018

11 hours ago, UFUK AKPINAR said:

The price was upped to 30usd and i think it only misses some screws now is it a good deal? What is the average price for these coolers on the used market.

25-30 USD sounds about right for any 240/280mm AIO with missing mounting hardware. That being said, it might make more sense to get a cooler that comes with the necessary mounting hardware from the start. Having the cooler properly mounted makes a tremendous difference for performance.

The warranty is a good guideline for how long an AIO should last but ~5 years is a good estimate.

UFUK AKPINAR · May 15, 2018

Thanks for the reply. I think ı can rig something up for mounting it properly. And it is going to be mounted to a x58 mobo so I don't think the risk of it failing doesn't concern me much.