disocpete Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 i7 6700k socket 1151 Corsair Air 540 case so plenty of room Commander Pro installed 3 x HD120 fans already in system +1 140mm non rgb fan for exhaust. Budget £100-£120 I'm looking for suggestions for a corsair aio that will best "fit" my system. in best fit, i mean given what i already have installled, size of case...whats best? Like the Corsair iCUE H100i PRO XT RGB Liquid CPU Cooler (i like RGB) but wondered what else is out there that might work better/look better/better suit system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-attack Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Any of the H115i models (Pro, Platinum, XT) will be a natural fit for the top. In theory you can put a 240 or 360mm on the front behind the HD fans, but you then have to be very careful on GPU length. It's not a super long case, whereas many GPUs are. The difference between the various 280mm H115i models is mostly down to included extras. The H115i Pro series has an extra low 1100 rpm 'Quiet' mode the others do not. It's fans are deliberately limited to 1200 rpm to fit that as well (all you need for your CPU wattage). It's LED ring acts as one unit, whereas the other two has individually addressable ring LEDs. It should cost less because it does not come with RGB fans or controllers. The Platinum has the addressable pump ring plus 2 high speed ML-RGB fans. Pump speeds are in the 2000-3000 rpm range. Fans will hit 2000 rpm. The included premium fans should make this one higher on the price index. The XT is the Platinum, but painted black on the pump and with normal ML high speed fans. Otherwise identical, but it should come in at a lower price than the Platinum without the fans and lighting controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disocpete Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 OK I'd light some rgb fans as long as they don't conflict with my hd120s as I read you can't mix fan types.... But eith it's own controller connected to the commander Pro should it be fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disocpete Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Follow up question Can I plug the aio into the commander Pro and control via icue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-attack Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 The H115i Platinum has its own lighting controller and will take its two ML-RGB fans. The ML don't really look like the HD series. The other option would be to take either Pro or XT and add your own 2xHD140 to the top and that can go on your existing controller. However, HD fans can be pretty hard to find lately, so make sure you find a source first before going that path. All three coolers have their own fan controller and you will manage fan speed, pump, and lighting from iCUE. You won't need to plug the fans into the Commander. You can use the Commander's USB passthrough port for the USB 2 cable from the cooler or run it the MB directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disocpete Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 I'll go for the h115i I think. I don't have multi colour rgb (which might be a waste) and go for solid colours so different fan types/lighting aren't much of an issue. I can always swap out the HD fans down the line and go all ML to achieve a consistent effect. Now onto cheapest seller. Amazon is OK. Ideas for sellers welcome https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JWB5BSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BDG6EbDRAEGAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-attack Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 That is the Platinum. All three Pro/Platinum/XT coolers are distinctly different from the "H115i". You don't want that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disocpete Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 So this one? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077G3C6HH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SqJ6EbH51KV9K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disocpete Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Also another stupid question... Do these come pre filled with coolant? So I just have to do the bracket, apply some paste, screw it down? I have never had nor installed an aio before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-attack Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) The H115i Platinum is fine. The H115i Pro is fine. You have to be really careful with the names, but a "H115i" is not the same as the three coolers described above. If you want the included RGB fans, the Platinum is the only one with that. Otherwise, you are likely looking to factor in the cost of 2 x HD140 + (Pro or XT cooler). The Pro and XT come with the same ML fans as the Platinum, but they are not RGB and there is no lighting controller on the unit. All AIO coolers are pre-filled and sealed. It is a "no maintenance" device. It will come with some longer #6-32 machine screws to secure the fans to the radiator or short ones to secure the radiator to the case. TIM is pre-applied. The monkey-wrench is the motherboard bracket. It is a plastic support piece to help distribute weight, but you must be able to reach the back of the CPU socket with one hand and the front of it with the other to fasten it down. The pump head then sits on this and is tightened down with thumbscrews. The back plate is typically the chance for a mistep. Edited June 17, 2020 by c-attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disocpete Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 OK I get you. I've got a Hyper 212 in there now so the backplate I'm familiar with and can access the bskc of the mobo. OK thankyou for all the confirmations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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