Test Setup
We will use our standard AIO test rig which you can read more about in its introduction article. We will set up each cooler in the same manner with the radiator attached to the case and the fans blowing into the radiator. The water blocks will be mounted per the manufacturer’s instructions except that we will use Arctic Cooling MX-2 thermal paste (2019 Edition). We will utilize ASUS AI Suite 3 to control fan speeds, setting the fans at a fixed RPM for each test. We will also compare it to the other coolers we have tested thus far.
Installation
Installation of the CORSAIR H170i ELITE LCD was straight forward event and had us up and running fairly quickly. In general, everything plugs into the iCUE COMMANDER which also needs a SATA power connection to get it running. A USB splitter is also provided so the pump and iCUE COMMANDER can run off the same motherboard header.