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Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT vs EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB: Comparison

Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT and EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB separate most on fan count: Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT at 2, EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB at 3, 33% in favour of EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB. They match on cooler type and rgb lighting.

Specs

Specification
Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT (280mm AIO Liquid/33 Capellix RGB LEDs/XT Fans/280W TDP)
Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB (360mm AIO Liquid/EK-Loop Pump/D-RGB Fans/Enthusiast Liquid Cooling Heritage)
EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB
BrandCorsairEK Waterblocks
Cooler TypeAIO LiquidAIO Liquid
Radiator Size280 mm-22%360
SeriesCorsair H115i Elite Capellix XTEK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB
Model NumberCW-9060069-WWNucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM4/AM5/sTRX4/sTR4, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851/1200
Fan Count2-33%3
Noise Level33.8 dBA+4.4 dBA29.4
RGB LightingYesYes
Warranty5 years5

Verdict

Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT

8.4 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded 280mm AIO with genuinely improved fans over the standard Elite Capellix, best for builders already committed to Corsair's classic iCUE ecosystem.

EK Waterblocks EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB

8.2 / 10 Expert Rating

A 360mm AIO whose real appeal is EKWB's genuine custom-loop pedigree distilled into a sealed, easier-to-install package.

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