Corsair H100i Rgb Platinum Aio Liquid Cpu Cooler240mmdual Ml120 Review

Our Verdict

Corsair'southward H100i RGB PRO XT entices arrangement builders with an attractive, right-priced $120 thermal solution for nearly every Intel and AMD CPU available in 2020.

For

• High-performing 240mm AIO cooling
• iCUE software suite allows for customized libation and lighting control
• Priced well for premium performance

Against

• Noisy fans at 100% speed
• Awkward, modest screws used to secure fans to radiator
• RGB lighting is pump-just

Tom's Hardware Verdict

Corsair's H100i RGB PRO XT entices system builders with an attractive, correct-priced $120 thermal solution for almost every Intel and AMD CPU available in 2020.

Pros

• +

  Loftier-performing 240mm AIO cooling

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  iCUE software suite allows for customized libation and lighting control

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  Priced well for premium operation

Cons

• -

  Noisy fans at 100% speed

• -

  Bad-mannered, pocket-sized screws used to secure fans to radiator

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  RGB lighting is pump-only

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Features and Specifications

Corsair recently updated its enthusiast-grade H100i Pro liquid libation with a glossier front confront to go on with its minimal RGB lighting and rebirthed the cooler as the H100i RGB PRO XT. While the changes may be modest, the new product continues forward with the tradition of fantabulous thermal performance dressed in a 240mm AIO packet and minimal RGB lighting.  The age-erstwhile adage of "if information technology isn't cleaved, don't prepare it" might have been an unofficial mission statement here -- and we're OK with that.

Specifications

Thickness	ane.0" / 27mm (2.125" / 54mm w/fans)
Width	4.75" / 120.65mm
Depth	10.9" / 277mm
Pump Tiptop	1.5" / 38mm
Speed Controller	BIOS/Software
Cooling Fans	(2) 120 x 25mm
Connectors	(2) iv-Pin PWM, (1) 3-Pin RGB (westward/splitter), (one) SATA, Micro-B USB to nine-pin header
Weight	42.9 oz / 1216g
Intel Sockets	2066, 2011x, 1366, 115x
AMD Sockets	AM2, AM3, AM4, FM1, FM2, TR4, TRX4
Warranty	5 years
Web Cost	$120

Features

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Corsair provides an impressive listing of CPU sockets supported past the H100i RGB PRO XT, including AMD'south Threadripper TR4 and TRX4 processors,simply note that this cooler does non support Intel'due south aging socket 775.  Pairs of snap-fit mounting brackets let for unproblematic adjustment for your arrangement build and an Intel backplate is included for 115x boards.  Standard-fare for Corsair H-Series liquid cooling brings the usual Micro-B-USB-to-ix-pin (USB 2.0) motherboard header to provide integration of the H100i RGB PRO XT with iCUE software.

Corsair covers the H100i RGB PRO XT with its standard, v-year warranty for AIO liquid coolers.

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The pump and face of H100i RGB PRO XT looks as if a highly polished pebble was collected and and then somehow altered by alien technology.  Multi-zone RGB accents polish through backlit trim and the Corsair logo for the only lighting provided from the factory for the H100i RGB PRO XT--the included fans lack whatsoever lighting.  A pair of 90-degree hinge fittings offer flexibility for positioning of the nylon-sleeved tubing during installation.

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The H100i RGB PRO XT ships with a patch of thermal compound pre-applied to the milled-copper common cold plate.  As previously mentioned, the snap-fit mounting brackets skid around a groove about the base of the pump unit and can be easily swapped to fit any of the supported motherboard CPU sockets.

Since the pump acts every bit a centralized cooler hub, A Micro-B USB header graces the left side of the pump module while 4-pivot PWM fan headers, 3-pin pump speed and SATA power extend out the tiptop.

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Corsair utilizes a 240mm dual-pass aluminum radiator on the H100i RGB PRO XT, while airflow is provided by a pair of 2400 RPM 4-pin PWM fans rated to 75 CFM. While RGB fans have become commonplace on most AIO coolers, these features are notably absent hither.

Both 120mm cooling fans send with rubberized mounting pads on all 4 corners to minimize vibration noise.

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The ready of Phillips-head motorcar screws used for mounting fans to the H100i's radiator feature a smaller size than almost mounting screws we've encountered.  Shown here is a screw from the NZXT Z73 [left] and the Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT [right]. The difference betwixt them is a relatively standard Phillips #ii for the NZXT screw while the Corsair is more of a smaller, Phillips #1 which could mean some frustration if your toolkit lacks a driver to fit the smaller fastener caput.

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The Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT installs hands in chassis that support 240mm radiators.  Routing of the Micro-B USB cable to the motherboard nine-pin header might require some planning, but the cablevision length provides plenty clearance to go creative.

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Garrett Carver is a contributor for Tom's Hardware, primarily roofing thermal compound comparisons and CPU cooling reviews; both air and liquid, including multiple variations of each.

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