Corsair H170i Elite Capellix XT review

Posted by: Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/02/2023 04:17 PM [ 14 comment(s) ]

Corsair has announced an updated line of liquid coolers, and we have the Corsair H170i Elite Capellix XT edition on our test bench to see how the most beefy triple-fan 420mm model performs. The kit comes equipped with an iCUE node commander, where you can connect RGB and all fans, plus a few extras.

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Hilbert Hagedoorn
Don Vito Corleone

Posts: 46320

Posted on: 02/06/2023 09:24 AM

I have the non-XT version and the fans rattle when they're in the exhaust position at the top of the case. When they're intakes the noise goes away and it also keeps the CPU & coolant running 5*C less at the same ambient.

I have noticed this once, did you perhaps screw the fans in too tightly?

DirtyDee
Senior Member

Posts: 242

Posted on: 02/06/2023 12:36 PM

I have noticed this once, did you perhaps screw the fans in too tightly?

It's likely, but I don't recall tightening them any less than when I installed them as intakes.

floppyedonkey
Member

Posts: 35

Posted on: 02/06/2023 08:48 PM

I'm not seeing the value in reviewing this product with an overclocked historical CPU, this becomes a misleading data point, especially when it is the only data point.

Hilbert Hagedoorn
Don Vito Corleone

Posts: 46320

Posted on: 02/07/2023 11:10 AM

I'm not seeing the value in reviewing this product with an overclocked historical CPU, this becomes a misleading data point, especially when it is the only data point.

Always the insults.

1) The processor used here is a Core i9 12900K
2) We test at CPU defaults AND overclocked

Perhaps you should move on towards a website that suits your stringent needs better, that or at least take the effort to actually read the review.

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