Corsair H170i Elite Capellix

The Corsair H170i Elite Capellix confirms that a 420 (3x140mm) radiator can offer better cooling over traditional 360 models. But like most things near the top end of PC hardware, it doesn’t deliver a huge edge over other smaller alternatives, including Corsair’s own H150i Elite Capellix.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • Cool the latest CPUs from Intel or AMD, complete with a 420mm radiator, 3x 140mm fans, copper cold plate, and an efficient pump head lined with stunning CAPELLIX LEDs.
  • CORSAIR AF140 RGB ELITE PWM fans deliver massive low-noise airflow with AirGuide technology for extreme CPU cooling performance.
  • Dictate your exact fan speeds up to 1,700 RPM with PWM control as quietly as 36 dBa, plus support for 0 RPM PWM signals that allow fans to stop entirely at low temperatures, eliminating fan noise completely.
  • An included iCUE COMMANDER CORE RGB lighting and fan speed controller gives you precise speed and lighting control over up to six CORSAIR RGB fans.
  • Light up your system with 33 ultra-bright CAPELLIX LEDs in the pump head and 24 fan RGB LEDs, for mesmerizing, customizable lighting effects.

PROS

+ + Excellent cooling
+ + iCue ecosystem fan and lighting management and monitoring
+ + Supports most current-gen desktop CPU sockets

CONS

- 420 radiator size will limit installation options

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on July 18, 2021
The Corsair H170i Elite Capellix confirms that a 420 (3x140mm) radiator can offer better cooling over traditional 360 models. But like most things near the top end of PC hardware, it doesn’t deliver a huge edge over other smaller alternatives, including Corsair’s own H150i Elite Capellix.
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