Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Corsair just refreshed its line of liquid CPU coolers with improved fans and bright, 600-nit LCD screens. We were sent the H150i Elite LCD XT to test out. Coming from the original H150i Elite LCD, this new XT model is a noticeable improvement, and one of the most practically useful components in our test bench. If you have the funds and a high-powered CPU in need of a chill, it’s definitely worth considering.
The H150i Elite LCD XT is the latest flagship all-in-one CPU cooler from the engineers at Corsair. Its AIO line-up has been one of the premiere options for years, (going as far back before I began work in the tech press) and have been frequent fliers on recommendations list for virtually the entirety of the time. The LCD XT takes the latest version of its core design and upgrades it with a bright IPS screen on the pump head, improved high performance RGB fans, and an included Commander CORE smart fan hub to integrate it all with Corsair’s iCUE software suite.
This year’s model is an iteration on the Corsair Elite LCD we first took a look at in late 2021 in our review of the Intel Core i9-12900K . It’s available in three sizes: 240mm with the H100i Elite LCD XT, 360mm with the H150i Elite LCD XT we’re looking at today, and 420mm with the H170i Elite LCD XT. These models retail for $259.99, $289.99, and $309.99 respectively.
The Elite LCD XT line-up makes its name on its gorgeous, ultra-bright LCD screen. It measures 2.1 inches, has a full-color resolution of 480x480 pixels, and shines up to 600-nits. It immediately becomes the centerpiece of your PC, displaying custom images, GIFs and animations, or system information as set through iCUE. If you think it’s just for show, think again. As I’ll explain in the
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