Final Words & Conclusion
Conclusion
The reviewed LCS kit displayed good performance and handled even an overclocked Core i9 9900K processor at 5.0 GHz with increased voltage, but you need to remember that this is a soldered model (not the standard in Intel’s CPUs nowadays). The noise levels were better than the average, and you also need to keep in mind the Zero RPM feature, which works under 40 degrees Celsius. When this is activated, the cooler goes into a pleasant semi-passive mode. There is RGB lighting here. You can always disable it, but what’s the point if you’re buying a cooler like this, right?. It’s conveniently controlled via iCUE software, where you can set up many variables and also monitor/control fan and pump RPM. Speaking of which, you get two ML-series fans. ML stands for Magnetic Levitation, and this is something that does its job well. Also, the all-black design (including the pump) really does leave a positive impression as it's really universal for the majority of builds.
As for the wiring, it’s quite complex. You need to plug in the 4-pin PWM, SATA, and USB cable to get full control of the product. The unit is factory-filled with coolant in a closed-loop, so all you have to do is install the backplate and the standoff-screws, position the cooler, and secure it. The whole process shouldn’t take longer than ten minutes, and it’s easy, so most users shouldn’t have any problems. The braided sleeving makes the visual aspect even nicer.
The Verdict
The Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT is available at an MSRP of USD $119 / 129 EUR. It’s a relatively affordable solution for what you receive, which provides good cooling results without making too much noise. For the price, you receive a nice, sleek liquid cooler (all-black looks elegant) with RGB functionality. You also get the Magnetic Levitation fans here, which do perform very well. The pump design is nice (the all-black suits me better than the regular PRO version), and the radiator looks great with the silver accents (Corsair logo). The installation process is simple (but there are quite many cables to manage), whereas five years of warranty coverage represents great added value. One drawback (probably only for the testing sample) where the screw holes were a bit too small for the provided screws. The Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT deserves the “Recommended” award: it’s a product that offers good performance and noise levels in its class, easy installation, a fair price, and a generous warranty
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