Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black vs …
Every cpu coolers worth comparing against the Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
Step-up options (higher score)
Close matchups (within 3 points)
Cheaper alternatives
Cross-brand rivals (Corsair vs the field)
The closest non-Corsair matchups by Specdex score — the ecosystem-crossing comparisons spec sites usually skip.
Other Corsair options
Frequently asked
What's better than the Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black? +
Higher-scoring cpu coolers include Noctua NH-D15 G2, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE. Each scores above the Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black's 90/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include Noctua NH-D15 G2, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black's $349 MSRP.
What's the closest competitor to the Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360, Noctua NH-D15, Noctua NH-D15 · RGB. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.
What are the non-Corsair alternatives to the Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT · Black? +
The closest non-Corsair rivals by Specdex score are Noctua NH-U12A, Thermalright Frost Commander 140, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280. Cross-brand pairings compare on the same weighted rubric, so ecosystem differences show up in the sub-scores rather than hiding behind marketing tiers.