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Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: Comparison
What is the difference between Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX and Thermalright Silver Soul 135?
Height is where these two genuinely part company, Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX 27 mm against Thermalright Silver Soul 135 135 mm, a 400% lead for Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX. Add fan count to that, 2 on the Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX versus 1 on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135, and the pattern holds. There is a split on fans as well, 2x RX120 iCUE LINK ARGB, 120mm on the Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX versus 1x TL-D12 PRO-G 120mm PWM on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135.
Who each one is for
The Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX is the one to take for builds prioritizing clean single-cable routing over absolute lowest price and mainstream to moderately overclocked builds needing roughly 240W of headroom. It also earns its place with buyers already invested in Corsair's iCUE LINK ecosystem wanting a matching mid-size AIO. It is the wrong buy for buyers chasing the best value-per-degree, where the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240, covered elsewhere on this site, cools more for less. 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 iCUE LINK H100i RX (8.1/10): A well-executed mid-size entry into Corsair's cable-simplifying iCUE LINK ecosystem, priced for the ecosystem rather than raw thermals alone. 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 iCUE LINK H100i RX and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 differ on noise level?
Yes. Noise Level reads 28.4 dBA on the Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX versus 29.6 dBA on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
- Corsair
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Thermalright
Cooler Type
- Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
- AIO Liquid
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Air Tower
Series
- Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
- Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
Model Number
- Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
- iCUE LINK H100i RX
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Silver Soul 135
Height
- Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
- 27 mmBest
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 135 mm-400%
Socket Compatibility
- Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
- AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851/1200
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
Fan Count
- Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
- 2Best
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 1-50%
Noise Level
- Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
- 28.4 dBABest
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 29.6 dBA
Fans
- Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX
- 2x RX120 iCUE LINK ARGB, 120mm
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 1x TL-D12 PRO-G 120mm PWM
Which one should you pick?
Choose Corsair iCUE LINK H100i RX if you want the lower height (27 mm vs 135 mm), the higher fan count (2 vs 1) and the lower noise level (28.4 dBA vs 29.6 dBA).
Choose Thermalright Silver Soul 135 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
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.
Thermalright Silver Soul 135
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
Near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.