Corsair
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
420mm AIO · 2200 RPM · iCUE LINK
89
/ 100
From $309
VS
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB wins by 6
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 iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT lands at 89 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB at 95. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT 89
vs 95 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Score breakdown
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
89 cooling 96
noise 86
ease 86
value 80
thermals 0
install 0
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
95 cooling 0
noise 91
ease 0
value 86
thermals 95
install 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT | Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 420mm AIO | Air tower |
| Fan size | 3× 140 mm ML140 RGB | — |
| Pump speed | 2400 RPM | — |
| Sockets | AM5 / AM4 / LGA1851 / LGA1700 / sTRX4 | — |
| Tube length | 450 mm | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
Pros
- +420 mm radiator handles even RTX 5090-class CPUs
- +iCUE LINK simplifies cabling
- +LCD display optional
Cons
- −420mm requires E-ATX or larger case
- −Pricey vs Arctic competitor
- −iCUE software heavy
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 iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
Which is better, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 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 iCUE H170i Elite Capellix 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.