Corsair
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
420 AIO
90
/ 100
From $349
VS
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB wins by 5
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Air tower
95
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT lands at 90 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB at 95. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT 90
vs 95 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Score breakdown
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
90 thermals 90
noise 86
install 88
value 86
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
95 thermals 95
noise 91
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT | Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 420 AIO | Air tower |
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Which is better, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT worth the price? +
At $349, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in thermals.
Is Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB worth the price? +
At $149, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in thermals.
Does Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · 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.