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Corsair Announces iCUE LINK-Powered XH405i Custom Water Cooling Kit

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Corsair today unveiled the iCUE LINK XH405i RGB, the latest evolution in its award-winning Hydro X Series of custom cooling kits. Since the launch of the original XH305i kits in 2020, Corsair has revolutionized the custom cooling market, offering enthusiasts a comprehensive package that simplifies the entry into custom cooling. These kits have successfully introduced thousands of new DIY builders to the hobby. Building on this legacy, the XH405i RGB kit elevates the experience with an advanced suite of cooling components augmented with RGB lighting, harmoniously integrated with Corsair's innovative iCUE LINK technology to further streamline the building process.

The XH405i kit, available in stealth gray or white, bundles everything you need to set up a stunning iCUE LINK-enabled CPU custom cooling system. This includes a high-efficiency CPU water block, a top-tier D5 pump/reservoir combo unit, three stunning QX120 RGB fans, a 360 mm performance radiator, and more. Taking advantage of the game-changing iCUE LINK ecosystem that vastly reduces the complexity of component connections, the XH405i makes custom cooling a genuinely accessible hobby for enthusiasts of all levels - not just the most dedicated builders.



The XC7 RGB ELITE CPU Water Block delivers extreme cooling performance with a premium copper cold plate and hexa-flow cooling engine. It is compatible with a wide range of Intel and AMD processors, supporting LGA 1700 and AM5 / AM4 sockets. The XD5 RGB ELITE Pump/Reservoir Combo is powered by the widely popular D5 PWM pump and features a 440ml integrated nylon reservoir. Both units come with innovative in-loop temperature sensors that enable next-level cooling performance control thanks to the intelligent, bi-directional iCUE LINK connection. Furthermore, iCUE LINK ELITE components are now Smart, housing individual microcontrollers that manage and report performance and temperatures to the included System hub and iCUE software.

The inclusion of three QX120 RGB fans, alongside the XR5 360 mm radiator, ensures optimal heat dissipation, while 148 individually addressable RGB LEDs across the entire cooling setup offer endless customization options through Corsair iCUE software.

Transparent XT Hardline Tubing completes your loop, easily shaped and cut to your needs with an included XT Hardline Bending Toolkit. A liter of pre-mixed clear XL8 Performance Coolant carries heat away from your CPU. The XH405i contains all the necessary XF Hardline Fittings and Adapters, with extra fittings included for those looking to expand their cooling to GPU blocks.

For builders wanting to do just that, the updated iCUE LINK XG7 RGB GPU Water Blocks are launching alongside the XH405i. Updated models fit GeForce RTX 4080 and 4080 SUPER MSI SUPRIM / GAMING TRIO and ASUS ROG STRIX / TUF Gaming cards, joining the best-selling 4090 SUPRIM / GAMING TRIO water block. These iCUE LINK-ready blocks ensure comprehensive cooling for your GPU, memory, and VRM, pushing your graphical performance to new heights while eliminating noise from stock fans.

If you've been interested in building a custom cooling loop, the XH405i, with its integration of award-winning iCUE LINK technology, offers the perfect opportunity to achieve the unrivaled performance and spectacular looks that only custom cooling can provide.

Availability
The Corsair Hydro X Series iCUE LINK XH405i Custom Cooling Kit and Hydro X Series iCUE LINK XG7 RGB 40-SERIES GPU Water Blocks are available now from the Corsair webstore and the Corsair worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.

Core Hydro X Series custom cooling components (CPU and GPU Water Blocks, Pump/Reservoir, and Radiators) are backed by a three-year warranty, alongside the Corsair worldwide customer service and technical support network. Other products in the XH405i kit (fans, coolant, tubing, and fittings) are backed by a two-year warranty.

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Well are those water blocks look close to the iLeak version they had with 30series if I remember correctly ;)
 
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Well are those water blocks look close to the iLeak version they had with 30series if I remember correctly ;)
They did fix it with a revision. The inclusion of those fans though will make this very expensive. Notice how the GPU blocks are only for 4090 and 4080.
 
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Icue software is good for keyboards, leds, etc. But for cooling, it bites. No support for virtual sensors, and pump settings are a bit confusing to me.
 
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It's corsair, so they're definitely overcharging on the tools in the kit...
 
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Icue software is good for keyboards, leds, etc. But for cooling, it bites. No support for virtual sensors, and pump settings are a bit confusing to me.

The pump settings were easy enough to figure out. Pick a sensor and set a speed curve based on that. My only real complaint with the pump/reservoir is there is no way to open up the reservoir for manual cleaning.

It's corsair, so they're definitely overcharging on the tools in the kit...

They're definitely overcharging. That hacksaw is a piece of garbage and the blade flexes so much that I'd be impressed by anyone getting a straight cut out of it without putting in an absurd amount of effort. It would have been better if they included a small pipe cutter instead of the hacksaw and holder.
 
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Looks like a fun time removing the GPU in that picture, trapped by hardtubes ^^
 
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Like those 45 degree pipe bends though :cool:
But I would not use stunning for icue crapware except if it were for stunningly crappy :laugh:
 
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They did fix it with a revision. The inclusion of those fans though will make this very expensive. Notice how the GPU blocks are only for 4090 and 4080.
I know that they did but it is simply funny to see them being this new art of brand.
 
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The pump settings were easy enough to figure out. Pick a sensor and set a speed curve based on that. My only real complaint with the pump/reservoir is there is no way to open up the reservoir for manual cleaning.

Scratch that. I found out you can open it up, you just have to go through the bottom and remove a large number of screws.
 
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