The first Hydro Series cooler equipped with a 360mm rad. Almost a decade has passed since Corsair first unveiled its Hydro Series liquid coolers. The original offering, dubbed the Hydro Series H50, arrived way back in mid-2009 with the goal of bringing all-in-one liquid cooling to mainstream users seeking something a little more potent than your average heatsink and fan.

The floodgates had been opened. Hydro Series has since served as a go-to solution for high-end users and system integrators wanting capable liquid cooling in a single, hassle-free unit. Corsair's Hydro Series product line has flourished, but plenty of competitors have since arrived on the scene with alternatives that are prettier, quieter or just plain bigger.