Corsair iCUE H100i RGB PRO XT
A capable 240mm cooler with good software control that gets loud when pushed hard.
The short version
- Builders with a case that fits a 240mm radiator who want RGB and software fan control
- Owners of mainstream Intel and AMD CPUs who want lower load temperatures than a stock cooler
- Silence under heavy load is the priority
- You are building on Intel LGA1700 and do not want to source a retrofit kit
- You prefer not to run Corsair's iCUE software
What owners like
- Strong load temperatures on the Extreme preset, close to Corsair's larger 280mm H115i in PC Perspective's tests
- Very quiet on the Quiet and Balanced presets
- ML120 fans are well regarded for static pressure through a dense radiator
- The all black pump housing blends into most builds
Common complaints
- Loud under load in LanOC's testing, behind premium Noctua and be quiet! air coolers
- Running the fans manually at full speed pushed noise to around 50 dBA in PC Perspective's test
- The Quiet preset let a high end Core i9 run warmer
- AMD mounting uses clips rather than screws
Based on Corsair's product page, and editorial reviews from PC Perspective and LanOC.
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A 240mm all-in-one liquid CPU cooler with two Corsair ML120 fans, an RGB pump head and iCUE software control.
- iCUE software controls lighting, fan and pump speed, and shows coolant temperature
- Quiet, Balanced and Extreme cooling presets in iCUE
- Thermal paste comes pre-applied on the cold plate
- Swappable snap-in brackets for Intel and AMD sockets, with pivoting hose fittings
- LGA1700 (Intel 12th gen and newer) mounting needs a retrofit kit sold separately
A solid pick for a mainstream gaming or work PC that has room for a 240mm radiator and where RGB and software control are welcome. Reviewers found cooling near the top of the 240mm class on its higher fan profiles, but noise rises quickly once the fans spin up, and newer Intel LGA1700 boards need a separate retrofit kit.
How it compares
Specs
- Radiator
- 240mm aluminum, 277 x 120 x 27 mm
- Fans
- 2 x Corsair ML120 PWM, 120mm, up to 2400 RPM
- Fan airflow and pressure
- 75 CFM, 4.2 mm H2O static pressure (maker rating)
- Fan noise rating
- 10 to 37 dBA (maker rating)
- Cold plate
- Copper, with integrated pump
- Tubing
- 380mm sleeved low permeation rubber
- Lighting
- 16 individually addressable RGB LEDs in the pump head
- Warranty
- 5 years (per PC Perspective and LanOC)
Worth knowing
- Intel LGA1700 installs need Corsair's retrofit kit, sold separately
Questions
Is the H100i RGB PRO XT compatible with LGA1700?
Corsair sells an LGA1700 retrofit kit separately for it. The original bracket set covers older Intel sockets.
Is the H100i RGB PRO XT loud?
Reviewers found it quiet on the Quiet and Balanced presets. PC Perspective measured about 37.9 dBA on Extreme, and LanOC found it loud under load.
Does it come with thermal paste?
Yes. LanOC reports the paste comes pre-applied to the cold plate.
What warranty does the H100i RGB PRO XT have?
PC Perspective and LanOC both list a five year warranty.
Sources
- Corsair: iCUE H100i RGB PRO XT Liquid CPU Cooler
- Amazon: Corsair iCUE H100i RGB Pro XT, 240mm Radiator
- PC Perspective: Corsair iCUE H100i RGB PRO XT Liquid CPU Cooler Review
- LanOC Reviews: Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
