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be quiet! Pure Loop 280 vs Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Loop 280 and Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX differ on socket compatibility: be quiet! Pure Loop 280 at AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3, Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX at AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851/1200. They match on cooler type and fan count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Corsair |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 280 mm | 240-14% |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 | Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX |
| Model Number | BW007 | iCUE LINK H100i RX |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851/1200 |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Level | 35.1 dBA+6.7 dBA | 28.4 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
Verdict
be quiet! Pure Loop 280
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, no-frills AIO that does exactly what it says, aimed squarely at builders who have no interest in RGB lighting.
Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-executed mid-size entry into Corsair's cable-simplifying iCUE LINK ecosystem, priced for the ecosystem rather than raw thermals alone.
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