A Closer Look

The radiator is your standard 360 mm offering and has a fins per inch (FPI) count of 20, which is right in line with most AIOs. A lower FPI in the sub-16 range means a lower-speed fan will perform quite well, while 20 FPI or higher typically requires a high RPM fan with a lot of static pressure for the best results. In this case, Corsair stuck with the tried and true method of high speed, high static pressure fans strapped to a dense aluminium radiator. The fittings are nothing special, but look clean, and the standard sleeved tubing is normal. At this point, I would be more surprised if there were no sleeving at all. As for tubing length, 400 mm should be plenty long for most systems.


The pump block is an octagon shape with four prominent sides and four shorter sides. Even so, it's boxy, and visually pleasing compared to the older pump blocks, at least to me. A matter of preference, I like boxy designs over the round offerings on the market. The inlet and outlet fittings are of the swivel kind and have a decent degree of rotation. Thankfully, the wiring is on the other side, which keeps things a bit cleaner. The pump top can be replaced with another one included in the box if you are looking for a different visual aesthetic. Overall, the pump design is simple and clean. However, I feel the base could use a bit more polish. Machining marks are plainly visible, and while they can't be felt, at $180, I expect more attention to the little details. As for the ARGB LEDs, the pump uses Corsair's Capellix LEDs, which are smaller and has more fit into a given space. In this instance, the 33 Capellix LEDs are honestly insane compared to the typical number of LEDs used in current designs.


The ARGB fans are Corsair's ML RGB 120 mm offerings, and they have a PWM range of 400–2400 RPM with airflow rated at 75 CFM. The fans have a mostly square frame, which is good for a radiator fan because it reduces air blowback through various gaps, an issue with round frame designs. Sadly, these do not use Capellix LEDs as their frames are from an existing Corsair lineup, which is a shame—perhaps in a future revision.