💦 Corsair iCUE H100i RGB Pro XT Liquid CPU Cooler, 240mm Radiator Review

Good stuff first. This product looks fantastic. They've done a really good job with the new RGB. I still think the NZXT mirror looks better, but not by much. However, performance is better than NZXT x52 and EVGA 240mm. My temperature never went above 70 at 100% load with an AMD Ryzen 3900x. Now the worst thing is, my braces broke. I have installed several air coolers and AIO liquid coolers and never had a problem with the installation. I've definitely never broken a bracket. I still don't…

I installed a great cooler to cool my Core I9 10900k but I haven't overclocked it yet. So I can edit that after overclocking and see if it keeps that under the 70 degree mark. If not, then I will most likely regret not choosing a bigger cooler or being too lazy to install my own cooling loop. My only complaint was that I paid full price for it even though it appears to have been used. The plastic cover that normally covers the block and holds the pre-applied thermal paste was missing, and the…

Requires stock radiator components that are *not* included. So if you're upgrading from another cooler, it's best to remember to keep the original. You can buy a replacement cheaply, but I didn't realize it was necessary beforehand. Requires a USB 2.0 connector for the actual controller and uses a SATA power connector instead of standard PWM connectors, which I find ridiculous, especially for a main controller fan/pump (especially since the default settings are very noisy and have extremely…

After reading a few things and watching a few YouTube videos I decided on this cooler for a complete upgrade I did on my main computer. At the same time that I bought this, I also bought Asus ROG Strix MB, AMD Ryzen 9 3700x and Corsair Vengeance 32G RGB. Knowing how much I was going to put into this computer, I knew I needed water cooling, and it had good reviews from people who really knew what they were talking about. One thing no one mentioned and I only found out after installing it was…

You must search specifically for this model number to find it on Revain. This is the latest version of their cooler to update the RGB LEDs on the pump/cooler block that goes to the CPU. You can change the color of the LEDs on the block individually and have other swirls. Also, iCUE gives you full control over the AIO when it comes to fan speed and pump monitoring. It's possible that Revain is trying to sell old stock, which is why it doesn't show up when you follow the manufacturer's Corsair…

All in all, this seems like a perfectly reasonable AIO. The looks are superb, it doesn't flow, the parts bend where necessary, the length of the hose suited me, the fittings are on top. The fans are very quiet and make a very high-quality impression. but many details are missing. Let's start with the worst: you should buy an 8-32 faucet for this radiator and a faucet handle if you don't have one. You'll find that many of the reviews say they had problems with the screws. The problem isn't the…