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. Typically a lower FPI in the sub-16 range means a lower-speed or less static pressure-focused 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. The fittings are nothing special but look clean, and the standard-sleeved tubing is normal. As for tubing length, 450 mm should be plenty to keep installation easy in even the largest of cases or in unique system layouts.


The pump block design is visibly appealing, with the LCD top being held in place via magnets and the plug connector hidden underneath. This means you can pull the LCD off the pump for an easier install, and it should help keep wiring out of the way as well. I am also happy to see that Corsair has moved the wiring away from the pump fittings, which does helps improve the swivel range, but not as much as a bit of extra space between the two would have afforded. Either way, the pump design is quite clean and aesthetically pleasing. The copper cold plate has Corsair's XTM70 thermal paste pre-applied. After the removal of the thermal paste, the machining marks on the base are very noticeable, but thankfully you can't feel them. Meanwhile, the base itself is slightly convex, meaning it should have decent mounting pressure.


The AF RGB Elite 120 mm fans should deliver solid performance. They are rated at 65.57 CFM at a max RPM of 2100, with a static pressure of 2.68 mm-H2O. While having no stickers on the fans with a nice design would be preferable, the simple black implementation with the Corsair logo won't detract from the fan's visual appeal.