Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black
420 AIO
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · RGB
420 AIO
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black lands at 90 and Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · RGB at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · RGB if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testThermals
TieCompared on the thermals sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Install
TieCompared on the install sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black | Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 420 AIO | 420 AIO |
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · RGB
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black vs Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · RGB
Which is better, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black or Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · RGB? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black worth the price? +
At $349, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in thermals.
Is Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · RGB worth the price? +
At $349, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · RGB delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in thermals.
Does Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black or Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · RGB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.