Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT Review
420mm AIO · 2200 RPM · iCUE LINK
Specdex verdict Corsair's Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Corsair's 420mm flagship AIO. Best raw cooling capacity in consumer space — overkill for normal builds, sweet spot for RTX 5090 + Threadripper rigs.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT versus its closest rivals
- +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
Who's the Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $309 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 89 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT.
- Cooler
- AM5 + LGA1700/1851 brackets
- Pre-applied thermal paste
- Mounting screws
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fan size | 3× 140 mm ML140 RGB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 420mm AIO |
| Pump speed | 2400 RPM |
| Sockets | AM5 / AM4 / LGA1851 / LGA1700 / sTRX4 |
| Tube length | 450 mm |
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