Corsair, a well-known name in the PC components world, made its mark with memory products. But about twenty years ago, they decided to branch out, cautiously at first with just a few new items. This move turned out to be a smart one, helping Corsair grow into a major player in the industry.
Among the various categories Corsair ventured into, their all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers stand out as a huge success. It’s interesting to note that Corsair’s first attempt at liquid cooling back in 2003 wasn’t very successful. However, they didn’t let that setback stop them. They jumped back in, leveraging the trend of user-friendly, maintenance-free AIO designs. This time, the effort flourished, and today their AIO coolers are among their flagship products, offering a wide range of choices.
In this review, we dive into the latest entry in Corsair’s AIO lineup: the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX. While it shares similarities with the iCUE LINK H150i RGB, it brings noticeable improvements, such as an upgraded pump for better performance. Continuing Corsair’s legacy of innovation and excellence, the TITAN 360 RX seamlessly integrates with the iCUE ecosystem, promising an enhanced user experience. Its singular cable design facilitates a straightforward, clean installation, setting it apart in Corsair’s growing range of coolers.
Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RGB AIO Cooler Specifications
Type: All-in-One Liquid Cooler
Dimensions: 396 x 120 x 55 mm (radiator with fan)
Fans: 3 x 120 mm MagLev Fans, 300-2100 RPM
RGB: Yes (ARGB)
Supported Sockets: Intel: LGA1851 / LGA1700, AMD: AM5 / AM4
Warranty: 6 Years
Price: $200
Packaging & Package Contents
When the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX arrived, it came in a sizeable cardboard box, hinting at its considerable dimensions. Corsair’s iconic black and yellow colors adorn the packaging, with a bright image of the cooler displayed prominently, showcasing its design appeal. Inside, the cooler and its components are neatly nestled in custom cardboard slots, ensuring everything stays safe during shipping.
As is standard with Corsair, the box features all the mounting hardware needed for the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX. Separate paper pouches hold parts for AMD and Intel processors, simplifying the installation. Moreover, the package includes the iCUE Link Hub, essential for seamlessly integrating the cooler into the iCUE ecosystem.
Checking out the cables, the iCUE Link Hub uses a 6-pin PCI Express connector for power, presumably to save users from needing a Molex cable for the hub. Most buyers of the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX probably have robust PSUs with extra PCI Express connectors, considering the prevalence of 12VHPWR/12V-6×6 connectors in modern graphic cards. This choice is logical but might pose issues for those just meeting the PCI Express demands of their graphics cards, potentially necessitating a PSU upgrade or using Molex-to-PCIe adapters. Given the hub’s modest power draw, including such an adapter could’ve been thoughtful.
Inside the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO Liquid Cooler
At first glance, the Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO cooler might not appear very different from other 360 mm AIO coolers on the market. But on closer inspection, its cable-free design sets it apart, delivering a notably clean look. It sticks to the conventional AIO layout with a radiator, two hoses, and a block that combines a copper CPU contact plate with a mini liquid pump. Corsair goes with black sleeved, low-permeation rubber tubing for the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB, offering more flexibility compared to most similar solutions.
The radiator of the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB is large, measuring 396 mm in length, requiring a case that can accommodate three 120 mm fans in a line with enough space for extra bulk. With a thickness of 27 mm, the total clearance needed, with fans, is 55 mm for proper setup. Its dual-pass cross-flow design features finely soldered fins onto thin, oblong tubes, which is pretty standard in AIO coolers. Thanks to its modest thickness, it’s designed for high performance even with less air pressure, offering low airflow resistance.
Corsair pre-installs three RX120 RGB fans on the radiator, cleverly hiding wires for a clean aesthetic. The fans have connectors on their frame sides, allowing direct linkage. This setup means you only need one cable to connect the fans to the hub, handling both power and ARGB/speed control. They’re bright too, with LEDs behind diffusers on all side edges, including the inner rim. A tiny sensor lives on one of the fan’s supports. Using magnetic levitation motors, these fans are as rare as they are reliable and quiet, thanks to their cost, with a broad 300-2100 RPM range. The fans are a major difference from the iCUE LINK H150i RGB, which used the QX120 fans, spinning up to 2400 RPM. The fan frames also have removable decorative plates, allowing for user customization, if desired.
Looking at the main block assembly of the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB, it appears large but deceptively simple. Its squircle shape hides a sophisticated design. The opaque top hosts multiple LEDs for immersive light effects. The top plate can be detached and rotated to fit any setup orientation, offering users chances for aesthetic customization, especially those with creative resources like 3D printers or CNC machines. It boasts a sleek design without external connectors or visible wires.
At its base, the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB houses a squircle copper contact plate, fixed in place with eight screws. While not polished to a mirror finish, it ensures optimal thermal transfer. Corsair pre-applied their high-performing XTM70 thermal paste, enhancing the cooler’s efficiency. However, the downside is having only one ready-to-go application of paste, meaning once opened and placed, any removal necessitates buying more compound.
Once powered up, the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB bursts into a vibrant light show, managed through the iCUE interface. Corsair’s iCUE software allows customization from simple aesthetics to functional lighting, like temperature-dependent colors and alerts. The iCUE LINK module alongside the software introduces seamless integration across compatible Corsair devices, allowing creative cross-device syncing. Users can program functionalities like setting a compatible keyboard to indicate fan RPM or matching the cooler’s lighting to a mouse’s active profile.
