Corsair iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler (33 Ultra-Bright CAPELLIX RGB LEDs, Two 140 mm ML RGB Series PWM Fans, 400 to 2,000 RPM, Zero RPM Mode, Corsair iCUE Commander CORE Included) Black

Product Information

With a total of twelve four-pin fan and RGB headers, the included kit makes it easy to attach up to half-a-dozen RGB fans with synchronised lighting across the board. If I had to pick on something it would be the conservative fan profile in the “balanced” mode, which would offer better performance with a slight tweak to the max RPM. Capellix LEDs claim to offer improvements in brightness, power efficiency and, due to their tiny profile, they can be packaged into almost anything. The CORSAIR iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX XT Liquid CPU Cooler provides powerful, high-performance cooling and brilliant looks for your Intel® or AMD® processor. Extreme CPU Cooling: Incredible cooling fan performance controllable via PWM, from 400 to 2,400 RPM while in operation.

The pre-installed pump cap is a stylish, glossy black, while the alternate pump cap is more transparent to let your CAPELLIX LEDs shine through. They certainly look very nice but, in this AIO cooler, the benefit of Capellix LEDs isn't enough to recommend ditching your old Corsair RGB cooler in favour of one of these new units just yet. That is the hardware installation complete, it is a very straightforward process and takes approximately 15-20 minutes overall. As usual with the Corsair Hydro series coolers, the Elite Capellix comes equipped with Corsair ML series fans with a speed range of 400-2400RPM (120mm) or 400-2000RPM (140mm).Ultra-bright CAPELLIX LEDs on the pump head and eight RGB LEDs per fan let you completely personalize your cooler’s look. A Self-adhesive backing is applied to the backplate to retain its position while fitting the standoffs.

Powerful cooling: It can keep your CPU cool even under heavy loads, thanks to its 280mm radiator, thermally optimized copper cold plate, and powerful AF RGB ELITE fans. Easy installation: It is easy to install thanks to the extended 400mm tubing length, premium pre-applied CORSAIR XTM70 thermal paste, and modular tool-free bracket mounts. Cool the latest CPUs from Intel® or AMD®, complete with a 280mm radiator, 2x 140mm fans, copper cold plate, and an efficient pump head lined with stunning CAPELLIX LEDs. The pre-installed pump cap is a stylish, glossy black, while the alternate pump cap is more transparent to let your CAPELLIX LEDs shine through.Other than that, the iCUE H115i RGB ELITE has everyone's favorite feature, ARGB lighting, but it is stuck between non-existent and flamboyant. The ELITE CAPELLIX cooler pump head houses 33 ultra-bright CAPELLIX RGB LEDs to go along with its RGB fans.

But is this enough to pursued consumers to splash out their hard-earned cash in these uncertain times we are currently facing? Corsair is also throwing in a Commander Core Smart RGB controller with the Elite Capellix coolers, allowing consumers to take full advantage of the new LEDs out of the box. With the alternative acrylic top cover fitted there is a larger clear window for the RGB to illuminate, so users who like the RGB overload will probably use this top cover. As touched on previously, the mounting hardware is great, but on top of that, the fit and finish of the overall product are very good as well. First, connect the 3-pin pump tach cable to the motherboard CPU_FAN header, then connect the large multi-pin connector from the CPU block to the Corsair Commander Core RGB controller as shown.The load result at the “balanced” preset are higher than the previous H115i we tested, but this wasn’t indicative of the cooler’s potential.