Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
420mm AIO · 2200 RPM · iCUE LINK
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT lands at 89 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 at 93. That puts Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT if…
- ✓420 mm radiator handles even RTX 5090-class CPUs
- ✓iCUE LINK simplifies cabling
- ✓LCD display optional
Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 if…
- ✓Class-leading value
- ✓Integrated VRM fan
- ✓Excellent sustained load thermals
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testNoise
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360Compared on the noise sub-score
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 leads on noise (90 vs 86).
Value for money
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 more score per dollar ($109 vs $309).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 420mm AIO | 360 mm AIO |
| Fan size | 3× 140 mm ML140 RGB | — |
| Pump speed | 2400 RPM | — |
| Sockets | AM5 / AM4 / LGA1851 / LGA1700 / sTRX4 | — |
| Tube length | 450 mm | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
| Fans | — | 3× P12 PWM |
| Radiator thickness | — | 38 mm |
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
- +420 mm radiator handles even RTX 5090-class CPUs
- +iCUE LINK simplifies cabling
- +LCD display optional
- −420mm requires E-ATX or larger case
- −Pricey vs Arctic competitor
- −iCUE software heavy
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
- +Class-leading value
- +Integrated VRM fan
- +Excellent sustained load thermals
- −Utilitarian looks
- −Thick rad needs case clearance
- −No RGB standard model
FAQ: Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
Which is better, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT worth the price? +
At $309, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cooling.
Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 worth the price? +
At $109, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in value.
Does Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 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.
Which is better for noise, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — leads on noise (90 vs 86). Compared on the noise sub-score.
Which is the better value, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — more score per dollar ($109 vs $309). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.