A COMPLETE OVERVIEW ON: CORSAIR’S ELITE CAPELLIX LIQUID CPU COOLERS

NO WORRIES AT ALL when you just need to perform normal tasks on your computer. But what if you’re a PRO GAMER or a SEASONED PROFESSIONAL who’ve been into Graphics Design, Architecture, 3D Design & Animation, Video Editing & Rendering, or in similar fields for many years?


And if it’s the case, you should have a dedicated PC along with top-of-the-line components. While paying attention to these things, do not forget about the CPU as it’s the backbone of your PC. To let your system run at its FULL POTENTIAL for a long time, keeping it cool is of paramount significance. This is when CPU COOLER comes into the picture!


As the name suggests, CPU COOLERS are designed to handle CPU’s thermal output and keep it running cool for longer. Today, you’ve majorly two options including AIR COOLERS with HEATSINK and ALL-IN-ONE LIQUID COOLERS using PUMP & RADIATOR. When compared to Heatsink, Radiator takes a longer time to heat up and all thanks to the additional mass of the water flowing through them. 


Truly “The MORE POWERFUL YOUR CPU IS, THE BETTER COOLER YOU’LL NEED” but it varies across architectures depending on how many cores they’ve, at what frequencies they run, and how efficient they are. Currently, you do have a multitude of options available on the current marketplace that may confuse you. But, YOU DON’T WORRY!


CORSAIR is among the best CPU COOLER MANUFACTURERS that you can count on, and bring you HYDRO SERIES as “LIQUID COOLING SOLUTIONS including iCUE Elite Capellix, XT, LCD, and RGB.  


Now, let’s discuss Corsair’s Elite Capellix Liquid CPU Coolers designed to deliver powerful and low-noise cooling for your CPU, ensuring enhanced experience irrespective of whether you are playing high-end AAA titles or performing a complex task on your desktop computer. 


1. iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler (360mm RADIATOR)


The CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler provides you with Powerful and Low-Noise Cooling, with three CORSAIR ML 120 RGB PWM fans, a 360mm radiator, and an ultra-bright CAPELLIX RGB pump head.





TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 39.7 x 12 x 12cm

Power Connector Type: 3-Pin

Voltage: 220 Volts

Wattage: 3600 Kilowatt Hours

Cooling Method: ‎Water

Noise Level: 36 dB

Maximum Rotational Speed: ‎2400 RPM


KEY FEATURES: 


  • The high-performing pump head houses 33 ultra-bright Capellix RGB LEDs making Elite Capellix Liquid CPU Cooler aesthetically elegant.


  • Its high-density stack of 128 micro-skived fins-per-inch and optimal cold plate design offers highly efficient cooling at all loads.


  • A low-noise centrifugal pump delivers a flow rate of up to 0.82L/min whilst generating less than 20 bBA, for extreme cooling and the lowest noise possible.


  • Three 120mm CORSAIR ML RGB Series PWM fans deliver powerful airflow, with eight RGB LEDs per fan.


  • Using CORSAIR iCUE Software, you can adjust fan & pump speeds, control & synchronize your cooler's RGB lighting, and monitor CPU & coolant temperatures through all iCUE-compatible devices. 


  • The Zero RPM Cooling profiles in CORSAIR iCUE software enable fans to stop entirely at the lowest temperature, while eliminating fan noise.


  • The installation process is pretty simple, using modular & tool-free mounting brackets, you can easily install them on all  modern Intel & AMD sockets.


AIO COOLERS & THEIR SOCKET COMPATIBILITY


Use the chart below to determine what sockets are compatible with your CORSAIR AIO cooler:



COOLER 


NAME

INTEL 

1700, 1200, 115x, 1366, 2011/2066

AMD, 

AM5, 

AM4

AMD 


sTRX4, sTR4

H100i ELITE CAPELLIX (240mm)

H115i ELITE CAPELLIX (280mm)

H150i ELITE CAPELLIX (360mm)



NOTE: IT IS AVAILABLE IN 3 SIZES & PERFORMANCE LEVELS


  • 240mm(H100i) offers great compatibility

  • 360mm(H150i) offers high cooling performance 

  • 280mm(H115i) offers the ultimate blend of both


You can choose any of these LIQUID CPU COOLERS depending on your particular needs if looking for CORSAIR’s ELITE CAPELLIX SERIES. For this, simply determine which RADIATOR size suits you the most. 


To add to your knowledge, if you have a basic CPU such as an AMD Ryzen 3 or an Intel i3, a 120mm radiator is the best option but if you’ve AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel i5 then you can rely on a 240mm cooler, and so on. 


2. iCUE H170i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler (420mm RADIATOR)


The CORSAIR iCUE H170i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler provides you with Powerful and Low-Noise Cooling, with three CORSAIR ML 140 RGB PWM fans, a 420mm radiator, and a CAPELLIX RGB pump head





TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎45 x 14 x 2.7cm

Power Connector Type: 3-Pin

Voltage: ‎220 Volts

Wattage: 3600 Kilowatt Hours

Cooling Method: Fan, Water

Compatible Devices: Desktop

Noise Level: 10 dB

Material: Aluminum Copper

Maximum Rotational Speed: 2000 RPM


KEY FEATURES: 


  • The high-performing pump head houses 33 ultra-bright Capellix RGB LEDs making Elite Capellix Liquid CPU Cooler aesthetically elegant.


  • Its high-density stack of 128 micro-skived fins-per-inch and optimal cold plate design offers highly efficient cooling at all loads.


  • A low-noise centrifugal pump delivers a flow rate of up to 0.82L/min whilst generating less than 20 bBA, for extreme cooling and the lowest noise possible.


  • Three 140mm CORSAIR ML RGB Series PWM fans deliver powerful airflow, with eight RGB LEDs per fan.


  • Using CORSAIR iCUE Software, you can adjust fan & pump speeds, control & synchronize your cooler's RGB lighting, and monitor CPU & coolant temperatures through all iCUE-compatible devices. 


  • The Zero RPM Cooling profiles in CORSAIR iCUE software enable fans to stop entirely at the lowest temperature, while eliminating fan noise.


  • The installation process is pretty simple, using modular & tool-free mounting brackets, you can easily install them on all  modern Intel & AMD sockets.


AIO COOLERS & THEIR SOCKET COMPATIBILITY


Use the chart below to determine what sockets are compatible with your CORSAIR AIO cooler:



COOLER


NAME

INTEL

1700, 1200, 115x, 1366, 2011/2066

AMD,

AM5,

AM4

AMD


sTRX4, sTR4

H100i ELITE CAPELLIX (240mm)

H115i ELITE CAPELLIX (280mm)

H150i ELITE CAPELLIX (360mm)

H170i ELITE CAPELLIX (420mm)





NOTE: IT IS AVAILABLE IN 4 SIZES & PERFORMANCE LEVELS


Offers:


DUAL-FAN 240mm (H100i) & 280mm (H115i) units for maximum compatibility, 


AND


TRIPLE-FAN 360mm (H150i) & 420mm (H170i) units for unparalleled cooling performance.


  • 420mm(H170i)

  • 360mm(H150i) 

  • 280mm(H115i) 

  • 240mm(H100i)


Choose from them wisely!


REMEMBER:


The H150i ELITE CAPELLIX is similar to the H170i ELITE CAPELLIX, but the H150i has smaller radiator (360mm) and H170i has bigger radiator (420mm) with a boost in its overall surface area.


CONCLUSION:


Hoping that you found this post helpful as it contains detailed information about “Capellix Elite” from Corsair’s Hydro Series. Feel free to drop us a comment and let us know if it is worth reading this post and what more key points we can add to it. We would love to implement your ideas!!


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