Conclusion and Verdict
During our tests, we used an Intel Core i9-13900K processor which has a default TDP of 125W and is known to run quite hot. Idle temperatures was around 40 degrees Celsius.
At 100% full load with Turbo Boost on (power usage sky-rocketed to 253+W), the load temperatures reached a high of between 95-98 degrees Celsius. It’s what we expected, so nothing out of the ordinary.
As far as features are concerned, the Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT does come with a lot of additional items. You get the iCUE Commander Core unit, which can control the RGB lighting and fan speeds of up to a total of six fans via the iCUE software.
The waterblock features a 2.1″ ISP LCD display, which is detachable and has a resolution of 480×480 and an ultra-bright 600cd/m² backlight. Again, using the iCUe software you can personalize and customize the LCD screen to displays GIFs, images, and system information. Another thing I like, is that the copper base comes wiith Corsair’s XTM70 thermal paste pre-applied, which is a nice added bonus.
No AIO is complete without cooling fans. The package comes with 3 x 120mm Corsair AF120 RGB cooling fans, which feature AirGuide technology and delivers a massive airflow of up to 65.57 CFM, with a low-noise level of only 34.1 dBA.
Now, the only thing I didn’t like is the cabling involved when installing the fans and iCUE Commander core unit. With so many cables … it won’t be pretty! But if you’ve got good cable management skills, I’m sure it will be a breeze. Huh!
You can buy the Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT AIO CPU Cooler (white) for USD $299 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/44rxA82
Final thoughts:
All said and done, I think the Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE LCD XT is a decent AIO cooler that offers good cooling performance and great aesthetics. The 2.1″ IPS LCD display is pretty sweet, and you also get Corsair’s XTM70 thermal paste pre-applied on the copper base. And if you’ve already have other Corsair components inside your PC, it will work flawlessly with Corsair’s iCUE system.
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