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Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT vs Noctua NH-C14S: Comparison

Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT and Noctua NH-C14S separate most on fan count: Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT at 2, Noctua NH-C14S at 1, 50% in favour of Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT.

Specs

Specification
Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT (280mm AIO Liquid/33 Capellix RGB LEDs/XT Fans/280W TDP)
Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
Noctua NH-C14S (Convertible Top-Down/Tower Air/115mm Height/Single 140mm Fan/RAM-Friendly)
Noctua NH-C14S
BrandCorsairNoctua
Cooler TypeAIO LiquidAir, Convertible Top-Down/Tower
SeriesCorsair H115i Elite Capellix XTNoctua NH-C14S
Model NumberCW-9060069-WWNH-C14S
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM4/AM5/sTRX4/sTR4, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X
Fan Count21-50%
Noise Level33.8 dBA+14.6 dBA19.2
RGB LightingYesNo

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.

Noctua NH-C14S

8.1 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely clever convertible design that earns its price premium in the specific builds it's meant for, not a general-purpose upgrade over a standard tower cooler.

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