Wednesday, June 30th 2021
Corsair Intros iCUE H170i Elite Capellix CPU Cooler
Corsair today introduced its largest all-in-one liquid CPU cooler, the iCUE H170i Elite Capellix, augmenting the iCUE Elite Capellix series the company debuted in September 2020. This cooler lugs along a large 420 mm x 140 mm radiator, and a high-pressure pump-block, making it capable of HEDT applications including 280 W TDP Ryzen Threadripper PRO chips in the sWRX8 and sTRX4 sockets. Among the other sockets supported are AM4, LGA2066, LGA1200, and LGA115x.
While the pump-block is essentially of the same design as other models in the series, with its "split flow" micro-fin lattice, and Capellix LED-illuminated top, the flow-rate is suitably increased to match with the larger 420 mm radiator, at 0.82 L/m. Each of the three included 140 mm fans turns at speeds of up to 2,000 RPM, and features magnetic-levitation bearings. The company didn't reveal air-flow or air-pressure numbers, but mentioned noise output to be up to 37 dBA at top speed. A Corsair iCUE Commander Core RGB controller comes included with the cooler. Available now, the iCUE H170i Elite Capellix is priced at USD $229.99.
While the pump-block is essentially of the same design as other models in the series, with its "split flow" micro-fin lattice, and Capellix LED-illuminated top, the flow-rate is suitably increased to match with the larger 420 mm radiator, at 0.82 L/m. Each of the three included 140 mm fans turns at speeds of up to 2,000 RPM, and features magnetic-levitation bearings. The company didn't reveal air-flow or air-pressure numbers, but mentioned noise output to be up to 37 dBA at top speed. A Corsair iCUE Commander Core RGB controller comes included with the cooler. Available now, the iCUE H170i Elite Capellix is priced at USD $229.99.
12 Comments on Corsair Intros iCUE H170i Elite Capellix CPU Cooler
Although, the previous software installment was a bit off with temps showing. It has gotten better though. At least that's what I have noticed about the soft
The fans on my graphics card are much louder when gaming so...
As for the H55 - I can't complain. It's a nice, quiet and simple AIO for low TDP CPUs in compact systems.
As for the H100i - it's great if you don't mind using iCue. The most recent versions aren't that resource intensive. Without it, the pump is a bit loud at full RPM, and there's no other way to control it. I'm currently looking for a 280 mm alternative as I don't want RGB in my current build, and I don't want software control, either. Unfortunately, there aren't too many (if any) such AIOs left.
I made the mistake of AIO's needing USB just once, and i'll never do that again (H115i)
(Corsair have removed support for it from iCue, it would disconnected and reconnect all the time, and you cant save settings to the device - iCue MUST be running for any settings to apply)
I'm currently eyeing the EVGA CLC, though I'm not sure whether it needs software control or not. It connects to the motherboard with a normal fan header, though has a suspicious USB on its side.