Bought this to cool my 12700K on socket 1700 and it is very impressive. The fans are good, overall cooling performance is excellent but the iCue functionality is just what makes it a step above. Does have the occasional bug but it has gotten better. The lighting and notifications options are plentiful and I have ended up using the dual bar showing CPU and GPU temps. The downsides are the price, it is expensive but you are getting one of the best LCD screens I have seen...Good review
@@ukaszp1909 Yes mate. I have this cooler with the I9 13900KF and have a mild overclock. My room temp as I type this is 25C and my water temp is 30C. Whilst gaming the water temp got to 39C
I cant get anywhere near those numbers my p cores on my i9 12900k are over 80-83 highs and the usually stay at 83 for the duration of the r23 test. At idel with nothing running it does well but as soon as any amount of load even 1% eth jumps to 50c and in games it runs 60 but is so loud like ear ringing loud. I have a cooler master and all you can hear is the fans.
I think Corsair light shows (and icue software) are the best in the business, and the price reflects the brand itself. I hate to see the recent view count so low. Hoping for the best for you and your channel in 2022 and beyond.
Thank you, I didn't have the pump connected to the fan header and tempature rose u till motherboard shut down. Thank God for your video. I got the error on lcd
You buy a corsair aio for looks first and foremost. Performance is always good enough, but it will never be the quietest. Also the coolit pump they have been using for the last few gens makes an audible hum even on the quiet profile. For some people that will be an instant turn off. I know I could get better performance with the liquid freezer 2 that costs less (and if you upgrade the fans to a12x25 or t30’s it will be even quieter/more performant. But the corsair ecosystem is what it is, and I like being able to sync everything up and control all my fans via icue.
Nice review and happy new year. The fans seems on as it runs on 0.21a but with that amount I rather go with arctic with 38mm rad. My guess is. If you change those Corsair fans. It might do even better temperature. Nevertheless you won’t go wrong with a 360 AIO
One thing I think Arctic should do is release higher RPM version of the P12 ARGB. I know they can, and P12 design is so quiet, but at current max, maybe not strong enough for some systems.
@@TheTechBuyersGuru and also if they want to sustain the crown. They should increase the copper block for more surface area to cater for gen 12th processor. I got a feeling it will be de-throne easily with bequiet silent loop 2
I actually prefer the preapplied corsair thermal paste. I've given noctuas nh2 a shot with my cpu/gpu but I've noticed after reapplying it multiple times it will run off the die over time making temperatures worse. The best paste I've used so far is SYY 157, alot thicker.
I had the h100i. The fans didn't light up, and icue couldn't change the display on the pump. It could only change the rgb on the ram and the circular lighting on the edge of the pump display. The controller cable to the pump kept losing contact, but even if moved slightly (to test) it caused the system to believe the cooler wasn't working, showing a red triangle cautionary message. Also sometimes shutting off. It seems also common with the h150i's. The incompatibility with icue though is seperate, and seems to just depend on motherboard. The h150i is prob decent enough for the last cpu generation given the number of fans, but I would be put off using corsair coolers again given the low quality cabling. Their ram is decent enough though
was going to buy an ICue H150i LCD to go in my Corsair 5000D case, but then I did a quick search and found out iCue only runs on Windows 10. I run Windows 7. So yeah, Corsair, FAIL. I'll buy some other solution that is controlled by BIOS or buttons on a box, not software.
If you already have one of the Elite Capellix coolers, and you so desire, you can turn it into an Elite LCD by purchasing the standalone LCD pump top and a set of the ML120 RGB Elite fans.
Hi Ari. Enjoyed the review very much, thanks! A question, please: does the H150i Elite LCD come with LGA1700 mounting and, if so, how rigid is the backplate (flexible plastic or rigid metal)? Word going around is that the more rigid the backplate, the better the contact on LGA1700. Thanks!
Great question! I'll be publishing a separate install video where I discuss the mounting options in the box, but yes, 1700 is in there, and the plate seemed quite rigid to me!
hello, is it possible to make a "nerdy" video on how to replace the x570 chipset fan with an air cooler (passive or with fan), with specifications of where buy the pieces (without compromising the space for the GPU)? what specifications of thermal paste or pad (with relative height) to use to improve heat dispersion with the fan already mounted in hoping to reduce rpm ? in my case I have a TUF x570. thanks Raffaele
Thank you for this amazing review. I'm all pumped (haha, get it?) to get this one! Hey, you wouldn't happen to have any reasonably priced graphics cards laying around, do you? I've built my system over a year ago - still a work in progress - and was saving up for getting a card last summer... 🤔
Question unrelated to video, but can I used the artic p12 slim version with a radiator? I know that the slim as two more blades then the regular p12 which might make them worse for cooling a rad. Do you think there would be a huge difference in temp?
Yes, you can absolutely use the P12 Slim on a rad, that's what they're designed for! Here's the link: amzn.to/34HcNSY #ad Just note that if you have space for standard fans, of course that's a better option, but I assume you're asking because you need a slim fan!
Hey, I'm new to all of the software side of things. I've just upgraded to an rog strix gpu which uses armory crate which I find easy enough to use. My next upgrade will be a cpu aio as the cpu is now having to work harder I was weighing up buying either the h150i elite LCD or the z73. The z73 wins as far as aesthetics go, but the included fans are something I'd want to replace and I'm skeptical about diving into the nzxt cam software where as I've heard nothing but good things about icue Have you got any experience with the z73 and is there any advice you can give me as my heart says nzxt but my brain says corsair
I cant get this noise level down (its like a ringing or high pitch buzzing from thebpump) on i912900k it stuggles to keep it below 83 in cinebench my ml360 on this same z690 board kept the i9 at 60c thats 23 * difference im going to try different mounting hardware or rention bracket 260$ for a cooler is ubsurd when a 110 aio with argb keeps it way cooler and doesnt jump up and down in temps
I have my tubes the other way around because i have 3 lian li infinity fans as intake at the front side of my case and didnt want to put them that close to my rgb ram.
I replaced the stock Corsair fans on the H150i Capellix Elite with Lian Li AL120's , since they are UNI fans, they are daisy-chained and I have them on the Lian Li controller and ultimately on the CPU fan header on the mobo so they can be controlled with Q-FAN EZ-setup in the ASUS Bios.. The Corsair fans (White) molding is very ugly in the Lian Li Evo, HOWEVER, does anyone know if the lower CFM values of the AL120's is a major problem? I am overclocked with a 12900K so it heats up heavily. I'm sure I am increasing the temperature by at least a few celsius.
Ultimately it's up to you, but if you asked me to choose, I would go with the Corsair, because the LCD display looks better (I think) and the fans are probably better.
I agree with what you said about software, Asus Armoury Crate is awful, I had to uninstall it in the end and I have an expensive ROG Strix m/b, but their software is just rubbish.
Which one has a better performance (Arctic freezer ii 420mm a-rgb ,EKWB EK AIO Elite D-RGB 360mm or H170 Elite LCD? ) i have i9 12900k with Phantek Ethnoo Pro 2 case, so i should have no problem installing 420mm rad in it. I'll also need 8 - 140mm fans and 2- 120mm fans for my case, can you tell me which fans would you pick ? RGB and none RGB with high cfm rating. Thx
The 420mm models will easily beat the 360mm, and if you care about extreme performance, the H170 Elite LCD will win at max RPM. Link to Corsair: go.corsair.com/DVqJZa If you care about best noise-normalized performance at moderate load levels, the Liquid Freezer II is far and away the best: amzn.to/323qavN #ad
I just got this aio H150i but the capellix one for my new 5800x cpu what ram kit do you recommend ? I was thinking the dominator because it also haves capellix led my mb is tuf x570
Just a nice AiO with LCD, but the prices of such are funny. Pretty steep, but it's Corsair, so always Corsair Tax and lcd AiOs are not products aiming at value, but rather selling by looks or premium feel for people who like to pay for premium things. Who other cares about damn LCD screen on the pump or RGB ;) ?
Can anyone with this cpu cooler comment on the sound from the pump? It cant be set below 2200-2300rpm so is that a problem? My pc is very quiet at idle and low load with the only thing making noise being 9 AL120 fans set to 800-900rpm. Would I be able to hear the pump on this cpu cooler? Thinking of switching to this after having pump noise problems with 3 Kraken Z73's.
Hi, did you try this cooler in the end? Ive used the capellix range before and the pump noise is annoying to me, im worried it turns out the same on this one.
@@chriswalker3257 No, I ended up keeping my third Kraken Z73 and after a while it seems to sound better like its slowly sounding better with time. It still has a noise to it but i swear sometimes it sounds really good and other times i can hear it again. Might just need a good amount of time to "break in". That or im just getting used to it not sure but Id rather have a pump i can turn down and maybe wear in then a pump thats stuck at an rpm that for sure makes a noise. I have my Z73 pump set to a flat 50% curve all the time fyi.
@@Koretex_ h150 LCD installed its really nice, no complaints cant hear the low humming noise that was really noticeable with the capellix. Very happy with it.
i just bought it,first i got triangle of death, found 1 vid on it tried hand shake attempt 4 times...lol.lol.lol 4th time got it.then it gave me red square of death with pic of fan and telling pump failure.that was the end of my msi meg ace z690 wilkl not turn back on,corsair nbot responding to my emails no more 1100 pound down the drain...do not buy this water cooler..
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You always have the best fan/cooling tester out there. Always top notch testing!!!
Thanks for watching!
Bought this to cool my 12700K on socket 1700 and it is very impressive. The fans are good, overall cooling performance is excellent but the iCue functionality is just what makes it a step above. Does have the occasional bug but it has gotten better. The lighting and notifications options are plentiful and I have ended up using the dual bar showing CPU and GPU temps. The downsides are the price, it is expensive but you are getting one of the best LCD screens I have seen...Good review
Glad to hear you agree!
@@TheTechBuyersGuru He can handle it 13900KF?
@@ukaszp1909 Yes mate. I have this cooler with the I9 13900KF and have a mild overclock. My room temp as I type this is 25C and my water temp is 30C. Whilst gaming the water temp got to 39C
@@boof08 Thank you buddy ;)
I cant get anywhere near those numbers my p cores on my i9 12900k are over 80-83 highs and the usually stay at 83 for the duration of the r23 test. At idel with nothing running it does well but as soon as any amount of load even 1% eth jumps to 50c and in games it runs 60 but is so loud like ear ringing loud. I have a cooler master and all you can hear is the fans.
Nice to see new content, thanks for the H150 Elite LCD review
Thanks for watching as always!
I think Corsair light shows (and icue software) are the best in the business, and the price reflects the brand itself.
I hate to see the recent view count so low. Hoping for the best for you and your channel in 2022 and beyond.
Great perspective, and thanks for your support. I'll be making an announcement about that next week.
Thank you, I didn't have the pump connected to the fan header and tempature rose u till motherboard shut down. Thank God for your video.
I got the error on lcd
Mine works good. My 78003dx stays at around 35 degrees. I’m happy with it.
You buy a corsair aio for looks first and foremost. Performance is always good enough, but it will never be the quietest. Also the coolit pump they have been using for the last few gens makes an audible hum even on the quiet profile. For some people that will be an instant turn off. I know I could get better performance with the liquid freezer 2 that costs less (and if you upgrade the fans to a12x25 or t30’s it will be even quieter/more performant. But the corsair ecosystem is what it is, and I like being able to sync everything up and control all my fans via icue.
That is a perfect summary!
I have it on Extreme and there is no difference between that and quiet
Nice review and happy new year. The fans seems on as it runs on 0.21a but with that amount I rather go with arctic with 38mm rad. My guess is. If you change those Corsair fans. It might do even better temperature. Nevertheless you won’t go wrong with a 360 AIO
One thing I think Arctic should do is release higher RPM version of the P12 ARGB. I know they can, and P12 design is so quiet, but at current max, maybe not strong enough for some systems.
@@TheTechBuyersGuru and also if they want to sustain the crown. They should increase the copper block for more surface area to cater for gen 12th processor. I got a feeling it will be de-throne easily with bequiet silent loop 2
Good point... it has a very small contact area, perfect for AM4, maybe not S1700.
I actually prefer the preapplied corsair thermal paste. I've given noctuas nh2 a shot with my cpu/gpu but I've noticed after reapplying it multiple times it will run off the die over time making temperatures worse. The best paste I've used so far is SYY 157, alot thicker.
The pre-applied paste is very neat, that's for sure! I can't NT-H2 look nearly as smooth, but the performance is good.
Great review, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
"I think these fans look fan-tastic"
I see what you did there. ;-)
I had the h100i. The fans didn't light up, and icue couldn't change the display on the pump. It could only change the rgb on the ram and the circular lighting on the edge of the pump display. The controller cable to the pump kept losing contact, but even if moved slightly (to test) it caused the system to believe the cooler wasn't working, showing a red triangle cautionary message. Also sometimes shutting off. It seems also common with the h150i's. The incompatibility with icue though is seperate, and seems to just depend on motherboard. The h150i is prob decent enough for the last cpu generation given the number of fans, but I would be put off using corsair coolers again given the low quality cabling. Their ram is decent enough though
The display looks a lot nicer than the ones on the NZXT Z-series coolers I think, those have pretty bad colours and colour banding from what I see.
Thanks for that input. I haven't seen the NZXT models myself, but I agree, the Corsair screen is VERY sharp in person.
What ram is that.. love the clean look!
I like ICUE software, got it when buying a Corsair h/s.
was going to buy an ICue H150i LCD to go in my Corsair 5000D case, but then I did a quick search and found out iCue only runs on Windows 10. I run Windows 7. So yeah, Corsair, FAIL.
I'll buy some other solution that is controlled by BIOS or buttons on a box, not software.
Can i use it to cool 13900k? Is it enough capable?
What AIO did you buy for your 13900K in the end ? thx
If you already have one of the Elite Capellix coolers, and you so desire, you can turn it into an Elite LCD by purchasing the standalone LCD pump top and a set of the ML120 RGB Elite fans.
This is true. I'll be talking about this in an upcoming video.
Pricing on AIO liquid coolers is BS, even if equipped with LCD!
Kind of odd i dont get the option to change the LCD display there are no settings for me in icue.
Hi Ari. Enjoyed the review very much, thanks! A question, please: does the H150i Elite LCD come with LGA1700 mounting and, if so, how rigid is the backplate (flexible plastic or rigid metal)? Word going around is that the more rigid the backplate, the better the contact on LGA1700. Thanks!
Great question! I'll be publishing a separate install video where I discuss the mounting options in the box, but yes, 1700 is in there, and the plate seemed quite rigid to me!
@@TheTechBuyersGuru Great to know, many thanks again! I'm looking forward to the install video.
hello, is it possible to make a "nerdy" video on how to replace the x570 chipset fan with an air cooler (passive or with fan), with specifications of where buy the pieces (without compromising the space for the GPU)? what specifications of thermal paste or pad (with relative height) to use to improve heat dispersion with the fan already mounted in hoping to reduce rpm ? in my case I have a TUF x570. thanks Raffaele
Thanks for the question. I think that topic is a bit too niche for me to make a video on it, but it sounds like an interesting project!
Thank you for this amazing review. I'm all pumped (haha, get it?) to get this one! Hey, you wouldn't happen to have any reasonably priced graphics cards laying around, do you? I've built my system over a year ago - still a work in progress - and was saving up for getting a card last summer... 🤔
LOL, extra GPUs? Nope, all sold off already!
@@TheTechBuyersGuru Yeah, figured as much, lol. I'm doomed for at least another year 😬
@@TimmyM fart
I plan on replacing those fans with Lian li fans
Can it display gpu temps??
Question unrelated to video, but can I used the artic p12 slim version with a radiator? I know that the slim as two more blades then the regular p12 which might make them worse for cooling a rad. Do you think there would be a huge difference in temp?
Yes, you can absolutely use the P12 Slim on a rad, that's what they're designed for! Here's the link: amzn.to/34HcNSY #ad
Just note that if you have space for standard fans, of course that's a better option, but I assume you're asking because you need a slim fan!
Hey, I'm new to all of the software side of things. I've just upgraded to an rog strix gpu which uses armory crate which I find easy enough to use.
My next upgrade will be a cpu aio as the cpu is now having to work harder
I was weighing up buying either the h150i elite LCD or the z73. The z73 wins as far as aesthetics go, but the included fans are something I'd want to replace and I'm skeptical about diving into the nzxt cam software where as I've heard nothing but good things about icue
Have you got any experience with the z73 and is there any advice you can give me as my heart says nzxt but my brain says corsair
I cant get this noise level down (its like a ringing or high pitch buzzing from thebpump) on i912900k it stuggles to keep it below 83 in cinebench my ml360 on this same z690 board kept the i9 at 60c thats 23 * difference im going to try different mounting hardware or rention bracket 260$ for a cooler is ubsurd when a 110 aio with argb keeps it way cooler and doesnt jump up and down in temps
I have my tubes the other way around because i have 3 lian li infinity fans as intake at the front side of my case and didnt want to put them that close to my rgb ram.
Would I be OK to use lian li infinity fan on these instead?
I replaced the stock Corsair fans on the H150i Capellix Elite with Lian Li AL120's , since they are UNI fans, they are daisy-chained and I have them on the Lian Li controller and ultimately on the CPU fan header on the mobo so they can be controlled with Q-FAN EZ-setup in the ASUS Bios.. The Corsair fans (White) molding is very ugly in the Lian Li Evo, HOWEVER, does anyone know if the lower CFM values of the AL120's is a major problem? I am overclocked with a 12900K so it heats up heavily. I'm sure I am increasing the temperature by at least a few celsius.
Hi, this temp is CPU or CUP Package??
I don’t know what I should buy Corsair this one or Nzxt Karen z73 what you perfer I don’t know what I should chose :)
Ultimately it's up to you, but if you asked me to choose, I would go with the Corsair, because the LCD display looks better (I think) and the fans are probably better.
Agreed.
How many Fuma 2 can I buy for the price of an H150i Elite LCD ? Because they perform pretty much identical under 40dB.... :)
One for you and four more for your friends... but you won't get that bling!
I agree with what you said about software, Asus Armoury Crate is awful, I had to uninstall it in the end and I have an expensive ROG Strix m/b, but their software is just rubbish.
Is this compatible with the new z690 motherboard?
Yes it is. Includes socket 1700 adapter.
Which one has a better performance (Arctic freezer ii 420mm a-rgb ,EKWB EK AIO Elite D-RGB 360mm or H170 Elite LCD? )
i have i9 12900k with Phantek Ethnoo Pro 2 case, so i should have no problem installing 420mm rad in it. I'll also need 8 - 140mm fans and 2- 120mm fans for my case, can you tell me which fans would you pick ? RGB and none RGB with high cfm rating. Thx
The 420mm models will easily beat the 360mm, and if you care about extreme performance, the H170 Elite LCD will win at max RPM. Link to Corsair: go.corsair.com/DVqJZa
If you care about best noise-normalized performance at moderate load levels, the Liquid Freezer II is far and away the best: amzn.to/323qavN #ad
Thank you 👍
Which did you choose?
Arctic 420mm argb
I just got this aio H150i but the capellix one for my new 5800x cpu what ram kit do you recommend ? I was thinking the dominator because it also haves capellix led my mb is tuf x570
What fans rpm do you have on load (e.g. games)
@@nebcloud5163 1300 rpm
@@BeastyBx184 O_o I have with my i9 12900k about 2300-2400 rpm and it’s very loud
@@nebcloud5163 you can put a custom rpm fan curve
@@BeastyBx184 I’m afraid setting 1300RPM may cause overheat. I already have 44C coolant temp in games with 2300-2400RPM
Just a nice AiO with LCD, but the prices of such are funny. Pretty steep, but it's Corsair, so always Corsair Tax and lcd AiOs are not products aiming at value, but rather selling by looks or premium feel for people who like to pay for premium things. Who other cares about damn LCD screen on the pump or RGB ;) ?
Yes, it's premium, and like anything premium, you are paying a lot extra for a few features. The same could be said of an aluminum case!
What case is that?
Have a look at phanteks g500a
pump of this cooler is way too loud for its price....
Can anyone with this cpu cooler comment on the sound from the pump? It cant be set below 2200-2300rpm so is that a problem? My pc is very quiet at idle and low load with the only thing making noise being 9 AL120 fans set to 800-900rpm. Would I be able to hear the pump on this cpu cooler? Thinking of switching to this after having pump noise problems with 3 Kraken Z73's.
Hi, did you try this cooler in the end? Ive used the capellix range before and the pump noise is annoying to me, im worried it turns out the same on this one.
@@chriswalker3257 No, I ended up keeping my third Kraken Z73 and after a while it seems to sound better like its slowly sounding better with time. It still has a noise to it but i swear sometimes it sounds really good and other times i can hear it again. Might just need a good amount of time to "break in". That or im just getting used to it not sure but Id rather have a pump i can turn down and maybe wear in then a pump thats stuck at an rpm that for sure makes a noise. I have my Z73 pump set to a flat 50% curve all the time fyi.
@@Koretex_ thanks for reply. I decided to order the h150 lcd last night ill give it a try at the weekend. Hopefully its fine 🤞
@@chriswalker3257 i was curious about that one too, let me know how it turns out
@@Koretex_ h150 LCD installed its really nice, no complaints cant hear the low humming noise that was really noticeable with the capellix. Very happy with it.
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i just bought it,first i got triangle of death, found 1 vid on it tried hand shake attempt 4 times...lol.lol.lol 4th time got it.then it gave me red square of death with pic of fan and telling pump failure.that was the end of my msi meg ace z690 wilkl not turn back on,corsair nbot responding to my emails no more 1100 pound down the drain...do not buy this water cooler..
Upgrade your iCUE software. I talked about it in the video.
13900k with this?
What AIO did you buy for your 13900K in the end ? thx