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Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: Comparison
Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: the noise level difference
These two are close on paper, and noise level is the only measure that separates them at all: Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT 33.8 dBA against Thermalright Silver Soul 135 29.6 dBA. Add fan count to that, 2 on the Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT versus 1 on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135, and the pattern holds. Tower layout is not the same on both, Not Applicable on the Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT versus Single-Tower on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135. Fan size is not the same on both, 140 mm on the Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT versus 120 mm on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135.
Who each one is for
The Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT suits 280W-class CPUs where a 280mm radiator fits but 360mm doesn't and builders already using Corsair iCUE for fan and RGB control. It is the wrong buy for builders starting fresh who'd rather use Corsair's newer iCUE Link ecosystem. Buy the Thermalright Silver Soul 135 for enthusiasts wanting flagship-adjacent cooling on a budget and single-fan-clearance cases, though it is the wrong buy for buyers wanting premium brand warranty support and RGB-themed builds. Our rating of the Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT (8.4/10): 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. Our rating of the Thermalright Silver Soul 135 (8.1/10): near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 differ on max speed?
Yes. Max Speed reads 1700 RPM on the Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT versus 1850 RPM on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135.
Is the PWM Control the same on the Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT and Thermalright Silver Soul 135?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- Corsair
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Thermalright
Cooler Type
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- AIO Liquid
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Air Tower
Series
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
Model Number
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- CW-9060069-WW
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Silver Soul 135
Socket Compatibility
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- AMD AM4/AM5/sTRX4/sTR4, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
Tower Layout
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- Not Applicable
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Single-Tower
Fan Count
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- 2Best
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 1-50%
Noise Level
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- 33.8 dBA
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 29.6 dBABest
Fan Size
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- 140 mm
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 120 mm
Max Speed
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- 1700 RPM-8%
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 1850 RPMBest
Airflow
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- 89 CFMBest
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 82 CFM-8%
Static Pressure
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- 2 mmH2O-5%
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 2.1 mmH2O
PWM Control
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- Yes
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Yes
Fan Connection
- Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
- Included Hub
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Standard 4-Pin PWM
Which one should you pick?
Choose Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT if you want the higher fan count (2 vs 1) and the higher airflow (89 CFM vs 82 CFM).
Choose Thermalright Silver Soul 135 if you want the lower noise level (29.6 dBA vs 33.8 dBA), the higher max speed (1850 RPM vs 1700 RPM) and the higher static pressure (2.1 mmH2O vs 2 mmH2O).
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.
Thermalright Silver Soul 135
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
Near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.