corsair icue h150i elite capellix lcd display made in china
FeaturesA premium all-in-one CPU cooler that combines powerful, low-noise cooling and vibrant RGB lighting with a personalized LCD display, offering custom graphics to accent your system"s aesthetics and track its real-time performance at a glance. Showcase your live CPU temperature, favorite animated GIF, funniest meme, your team"s logo, or anything you like on a custom 2.1" IPS LCD screen with 480x480 resolution, ultra-bright 600cd/m2 backlight, 24-bit true color depth, and over 16.7 million colors. A diverse library of colorful themes let you view vital system information in bold graphic display styles that suit your system and setup. A high-performance pump head provides powerful, low-noise cooling for your CPU, with a ring of 24 individually addressable RGB LEDs encircling the screen for even more vibrant lighting effects. Includes a CORSAIR iCUE COMMANDER CORE Smart RGB Lighting and Fan Speed Controller, for precise speed and lighting control over up to six RGB fans. Three all-new 120mm CORSAIR ML RGB ELITE magnetic levitation fans with eight RGB LEDs per fan and AirGuide technology channel airflow for extreme CPU cooling performance. Accurately control your cooling via PWM, adjusting fan speeds from 450 RPM - 2,000 RPM. CORSAIR iCUE software enables you to switch between a variety of display options such as fan speeds, CPU temps, images and GIFs, and more, adjust fan and pump speeds, and control and synchronize RGB lighting with all iCUE-compatible devices. Zero RPM fan mode and Variable Pump Speed specialized cooling modes in iCUE keep noise to a minimum when your system is idle or under light loads. A split-flow copper cold plate with pre-applied thermal compound and high-density stack of 128 micro-skived fins-per-inch provide highly efficient cooling at all loads. A centrifugal pump delivers a flow rate of up to 0.82L/min while generating less than 20 dBA, for exceptional cooling with low noise.
This 240mm cooler comes with socket support for the latest AMD and Intel processors, including AMD’s Threadripper processors. Pulling heat away from your CPU with a copper cold plate, it pumps liquid into a 240mm radiator fitted with two Corsair ML Series 120mm fans. It runs quietly and efficiently when your CPU is running cool, and it tops out at 37dBA when running at maximum (75CFM).
Managing the AIO cooler is also simple. You can control fan and pump speeds from within Corsair’s iCUE software right on your PC, and monitor CPU temperature to make sure your settings are giving you optimal performance. If visual flair is also your thing, the pump has 16 RGB LEDs on the head, and you can manage each light with the iCUE software, too. Corsair is a well-known and respected brand, and there is a reason for that. This is a high-quality liquid cooler, which is why it gets our top spot.
If you need the biggest, most powerful liquid cooling unit, look no further. The Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD has a large, 360mm radiator to handle the hottest CPUs and the highest overclock speeds. The Corsair ML RGB Elite fans can adjust to higher or lower levels, according to the moment’s cooling needs.
As far as lighting, the fans’ RGB lighting can also be adjusted with Corsair’s iCUE software, but the unit really raises the bar with the pump’s 2.1-inch IPS LCD display. It has 8-bit color depth for millions of color options. The display can show visual effects, and even GIFs or memes, all at 30fps (and, of course, it can display handy system performance data, like your CPU temperature).
There’s a good amount of RGB lighting on display here as well, although it’s not as flexible as other options on this list. Both fans sport RGB light rings and the pump includes a transparent window with RGB lighting inside.
Several cooler manufacturers have displays, but NZXT’s Kraken Z63 truly stands above the rest. The display contains important information like the CPU and GPU temperatures, but you can also have it display animated GIFs and other things, letting you truly personalize your setup.
The Kraken Z63 isn’t lacking in power, either, as it comes with a powerful pair of 140mm fans and an advanced Asetek water pump. If you like the idea of having a display, but don’t need tons of RGB light flooding your system, this is the one.
We have already featured the iCUE H170i CAPELLIX from Corsair on our site. Another well-done addition to Corsair’s high-quality AiO lineup. Now there is the iCUE H170i ELITE LCD, which counts as an upgrade of the Elite CAPELLIX-AIO and wants to put a scoop on it. Probably the biggest innovation: a pump housing with an LCD display. In addition, the 420 mm radiator gets new ML RGB ELITE fans with improved airflow and much more. How well the iCUE H170i ELITE LCD does, you will learn in the following test!
The iCUE H170i ELITE LCD comes in a somewhat plain packaging. The product image is shown on the front, with information about the AiO and about the LCD display on the back. Thereby, a cool white cat wearing sunglasses is demonstratively depicted so that ROCCAT gets competition in the cat game – of course, just a little fun on the side. True to the motto “Super Chilled” as it is labeled on the top of the packaging.
First of all, let’s talk about the scope of delivery: apart from the 420mm radiator including the pump block, there is also a Commander Core fan controller to control the three 140mm ML RGB ELITE fans. Furthermore, the various brackets for the different CPU sockets, additional screws and a useful USB header splitter cable are also included. At the same time, everything was packed safely from scratches and damages in foil and cardboard.
To start the review, let’s first take a look at the centerpiece of the package. The matte black pump block has received a clearly visible update with the 480×480 pixel resolution display. But the case has also received a significant update and now has rounded corners. There is also an RGB circle around the display, which can be illuminated later. Small lettering in gray rounds off the exterior. For later installation, the upper part including the LCD display can be removed and a fine layer of thermal paste is applied to the reflective copper base plate. A step that can be saved for later installation. The metal rails for mounting can be pulled out of the pump block without screws and exchanged according to the application.
As far as the radiator itself is concerned, nothing exciting has changed externally, and as far as we can tell, internally as well. Furthermore, the radiator is quite narrow, matte black and on both sides there is still a silver Corsair logo. About the quality standard can be determined only one thing with our specimen: everything is at a near-perfect level. The individual fins are fine and have no dents in the middle as well as at the screw connection points. The two hoses are high-quality sleeved and thus only strengthen our impression. There is also a small blow-off valve on the hoses, for changing the coolant.
Another innovation is the three ML RGB ELITE fans. The new stickers in the middle of the rotor blade are visually striking. These are no longer simply black, but now sparkle chrome in the light. We didn’t notice any changes to the rotor blade itself – size, color and the type of illumination from the center are identical. The surrounding fan case, on the other hand, is somewhat different. This no longer has as many edges and now creates a visually more stable and noble impression. However, these changes do not affect the performance itself.
For an easier installation of the iCUE H170i ELITE LCD, Corsair offers a short video on the YouTube channel Corsair Lab. For the sake of the environment, Corsair deliberately does not include a paper installation guide. If the video itself does not help, there is a QR code on the inside of the packaging’s lid, which takes you directly to the online assembly instructions.
Now that the iCUE H170i ELITE LCD is installed in our system, the power and cooling test can begin. To test this, we loaded the CPU using Prime95 over a 30 minute interval while reading the temperature under load using CPUID Hardware Monitor. At the same time, we used the idle temperature as a comparison value. The room temperature was 22 °C. We also observed the temperature course to avoid sensor readout errors. We repeated this procedure for a total of three times and entered the average values in the table now below.
In the last chapter, we finally examine the LCD display in operation. For this, the now universally known Corsair iCUE software must first be installed. Here, the fans can be configured in the lighting and speed, the LCD display including RGB ring and other RGB-capable devices. The software is visually appealing. It is especially nice that you can address the individual LEDs of the fans and set them in the appropriate RGB colors as desired.
Aside from custom RBG lighting, you can choose from one of the many RGB modes. Once again, everything is available here and a very large spectrum is covered. The colors are first class and thus meet our requirements. We have the same opinion about the LCD display. Here you can choose to display the computer’s stats, such as CPU or GPU temperature. But pictures or animations as PNG or GIF are also possible. This gives creative minds another option for individualization.
The iCUE H170i ELITE LCD from Corsair is an AiO water cooler that packs a punch. A large and quite flat 420mm radiator is supplied with enough coolant by a pump that is a bit noisy at times. The build quality is on the highest level and convinced us once again. The new ML RGB ELITE fans enhance this impression not only with their quality, but also with their performance on the radiator. As usual, the AiO water cooling system once again delivers what Corsair has been known for for years. The cooling performance keeps up in the upper range of the tested water coolers. Those who own the predecessor can optionally upgrade their AiO with an LCD kit, which gets a buy recommendation from our side, just like the iCUE H170i ELITE LCD.
CORSAIR launched their new 360mm AIO liquid cooler with their iCUE H150i ELITE LCD Display RGB. The CPU cooler comes with three 120mm PWM RGB fans for increased cooling performance.
Equipped with 360mm radiator, this liquid cooler for pc comes with ML ELITE RGB Series 120 fans with optimized Air Balance blades and more durable fan frame for quieter cooling performance.
With three-pin PWM control for both the pump and radiator fans, CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD Display AIO cooler delivers precise speed control of up to 2400RPM for the perfect balance of performance and acoustics in every scenario.
The CORSAIR 360mm liquid cooler for CPU is designed to be compatible with both Intel and AMD Sockets including LGA 1700, 1200, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1366, 2011, 2066 and AMD AM5, AM4, sTRX4, sTR4.
Corsair recently introduced its new iCUE Elite LCD Display Liquid CPU Coolers. All three of these new coolers, the H100i Elite LCD, H150i Elite LCD, and H170i Elite LCD, are equipped with a 2.1-inch IPS screen that can be adjusted to display PC monitoring statistics (such as CPU temps, coolant temps, fan speeds, and system temperatures), as well as photos and animated GIFs, among other things. These coolers also make use of Corsair"s latest ML RGB Elite Series fans, which provide very effective yet silent cooling. Yeah, iCue Elite LCD coolers that are equipped with a 2.1-inch IPS LCD screen for easy viewing of statistics. The screen has a resolution of 480 × 480 pixels and a refresh rate of 30 frames per second. It serves as a useful dashboard for displaying your system"s vital signs. You can, however, personalize it to your satisfaction by including a one-of-a-kind animation or even your favorite meme. The monitor also includes an LED ring with up to 24 ARGB LEDs, which can be controlled using the Corsair iCue software included with the display.
Added into the mix are Corsair ML RGB Elite series fans power the iCue Elite LCD coolers, which provide reduced friction and noise while also providing enhanced performance and durability when compared to ordinary bearings. The ML120 RGB Elite and the ML140 RGB Elite have operational speeds ranging from 450 RPM to 2,000 RPM and 400 RPM to 1,600 RPM, respectively, and are available in two sizes. Eight ARGB LEDs help to distinguish the cooling fans from the rest of the room. The cooling blocks are split-flow copper cold plates based on a high-density design that has 128 micro-skived fins per inch, which allows for more efficient cooling. Pump heads for iCue Elite LCD coolers are powerful, although they produce little noise, according to the manufacturer. According to Corsair"s findings, using a liquid cooler can result in up to 13.6 percent lower processor temperatures when compared to using an air cooler. The tests were carried out on an unidentified processor under a 250W load at an ambient temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, according to the manufacturer. On the iCue Elite LCD coolers, there has no problem with socket compatibility, that"s including Alder Lake support and thus Intel"s LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2066, and LGA2011 sockets, as well as AMD"s AM4, sTRX4, and TR4 sockets.
Backed by a five-year limited warranty the units do not come cheap though, the H100i Elite LCD and H150i Elite LCD will cost $259.99 and $289.99, respectively, H170i Elite LCD will; cost $309.99. Here"s something to remember though, if you already own one of the brand"s iCue Elite Capellix coolers, you may upgrade the LCD display of your CPU cooler with the iCue Elite CPU cooler LCD display upgrade kit, which costs $99.99.