Corsair RGB Elite CPU coolers get cool new fans and all-around RGB
Corsair makes a lot of different PC hardware and accessories, and it’s well known for it’s CPU coolers as well. The company just announced that it’s expanding its CPU cooler offerings again, adding the RGB Elite liquid cooled AIO series to the existing Corsair lineup. There are a few things that make these new coolers interesting and possibly enticing enough to pick up for anyone in the market for an upgrade.
The RGB Elite series features a new fan blade design from Corsair called the AF Elite that should look familiar if you’ve seen other examples of modern PC cooling fans. The blades appear thin and curved to support a total of nine blades. According to Corsair, this design allows them to provide more airflow plus a high amount of static pressure, offering the best of both worlds. Furthermore, these fans feature PWM for variable speeds and a silent zero RPM mode that can be set for when temps are cool enough that active cooling isn’t required. The fluid dynamic bearings also mean you can expect years of silent operation and an extended overall lifespan.
In prior years, there was more of a difference between airflow-oriented and static pressure-oriented designs, but more manufacturers are now able to offer fans that do both relatively well. Airflow fans are great for pushing air in and out of cases. Static pressure fans are best for mounting to radiators and other heatsinks where there’s more resistance from obstructing objects. From what we can tell from the specs, the AF Elite fans lean more towards airflow, which Corsair’s marketing also highlights.
Fans are just one piece of the puzzle, though, when it comes to CPU liquid coolers. The pump and radiator are equally important for moving heat away from the processor.
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