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

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You can also adapt your style and get personal, with 33 Ultra-bright CAPELLIX LEDs in addition to eight RGB LEDs per fan let you completely customize your cooler’s look. Corsair has outfitted this AIO series with its Capellix LED technology with 33 of the ultra-bright and tiny new LEDs packed into a module on top of the CPU block. The fans also have PWM control, which means you can adjust their speed from 500 to 1,700 RPM, depending on your cooling needs and noise preferences. It is much of the same story with noise normalised to 40dBA, the Elite Capellix is only beaten by the larger 360mm NZXT Kraken X73, which is to be expected.

Corsair did, in fact, announce a new AIO in the form of the iCUE Elite Capellix series, but to my initial disappointment, the Elite Capellix is based on the same core pump/radiator design as the outgoing RGB Platinum series, so any improvement in thermal performance will no doubt be minimal. It is part of the CORSAIR iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX Series, which includes two models: the H115i ELITE CAPELLIX XT and the H115i ELITE CAPELLIX. Overall the Corsair iCUE H115i RGB ELITE is a solid 280 mm all-in-one liquid cooler that delivers good performance, is easy to install, and is backed by a stellar warranty. ultra-bright Capellix LEDs illuminate the pump head while the ML fans are equipped with 8 RGB LEDs per fan. 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.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. With its latest AIO coolers, Corsair squeezes a total of 33 Capellix LEDs into the pump head, allowing for all manner of lighting effects via the accompanying iCue software suite. You could even say that designers of AIO coolers have become lazy, by just pumping out the same old stuff year on year with minor tweaks here and there to justify a new product launch. However, the thermal performance of the H115i Elite Capellix is excellent and is one of the best 280mm AIO we have ever tested both at maximum fan RPM and with fans speed tuned to 40dBA noise levels.

Elite Capellix will become Corsair’s flagship AIO cooler by replacing the RGB Platinum series, however, the RGB Pro XT that was released earlier this year will still be available which offers users an alternative option with subtle RGB lighting found only on the CPU block.

Maximum noise levels will be measured with our sound meter at a distance of 1 meter from the test bench. Use powerful CORSAIR iCUE software to upload your own images and GIFs, switch between display options such as CPU temps and fan speeds, and unlock full lighting synchronization across your entire iCUE setup.

RGB LED Ring for Immersive Lighting Effects: A ring of 24 RGB LEDs encircles the screen, linking with animations for even more immersive, eye-catching visuals and vibrant lighting effects. The 33 Capellix LEDs located in the pump head are split into 21 zones configurable via the iCue software.As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. Decide Your Display Theme: A diverse library of colourful themes let you view vital system information in bold graphic display styles that suit your system and setup.

The results to follow tell the story of an efficient, low-noise cooler that barely ramps up the fans under load at the “balanced” preset, and is the most effective cooler tested to date at the “extreme” preset – and without much of a noise penalty. Magnetic Levitation RGB Fans: Two 140mm CORSAIR ML RGB Series PWM fans deliver powerful airflow for extreme CPU cooling performance, with eight RGB LEDs per fan.Gone is the glossy plastic top of earlier units, with Corsair replacing the lid with an acrylic cover that is better suited to the underlying RGB lighting. So, if you are thinking of upgrading your current Corsair RGB Platinum AIO to one of these Elite Capellix units, I would suggest you don’t rush out to do this just yet. The profile of the new Elite Capellix CPU block is taller than the RGB Pro XT which is a surprise since the Capellix LEDs are much smaller.