Review: Corsair H170i Elite LCD

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Speed and noise

Fan speed :

So we attack our series of temperature readings. Here, we start from zero. Let us specify all the same the speeds of ventilation recorded at the time of our statements (for 12V, 8V, 5V):

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Despite our new protocol, we start by recording the fan speed. Here, at low RPM, the AF 140 RGB Elite trio runs at 900 RPM, similar speeds to the H170i Elite Capellix or the Liquid Freezer II 240. However, we notice that the fan speeds are quite similar in 12V and 8V with, respectively, 1700 rpm and 1400 rpm.

Noise:

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In terms of noise, despite fairly close speeds between full and half throttle, the noise level is quite different. At 1700 rpm, our sound level meter shows 46 dB compared to 37.5 dB at half speed. Finally, it will remain silent at low speed: only 30.5 dB.

Compared to the Capellix, the previous generation, we notice that Corsair has managed to drastically improve the noise of its kit despite similar speeds. The shape of the blades certainly helps. In any case, it is a welcome improvement!