Corsair h150i elite capellix vs capellix xt?

[Gershy13]

So im going through an RMA process with Corsair, as my cooler leds and commander core stopped working ever since trying to install the LCD upgrade kit. I currently have the h150i elite capellix.

However, theyve said that they dont have it currently in stock and are offering me the h150i elite capellix XT. I can either get that or wait a little bit till they get the older one in stock.

 

From what ive seen, the main difference between the two is the change in fans. The XT uses the AF120 fans rather than the special ML120 fans that come with the older one.

 

Im trying to decide if i should wait and get the ones with the ML120s, as they seem like better performing fans

ML120 - 75cfm, 4.2mm h2o, 2400rpm, 37dba

AF120 - 65cfm, 2.68mm h2o, 2100rpm, 34dba

 

Especially as my case + cpu already get pretty hot (h710 and 5800x, so i need as much cooling as i can get)

Currently my fans do hit that max rpm of 2400 when playing a game, as the gpu is heating up the case too. My coolant temperature is around 37-39c in game, and around 33c idle

 

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks

Gershy13

[FI Fheonix]

31 minutes ago, Gershy13 said:

So im going through an RMA process with Corsair, as my cooler leds and commander core stopped working ever since trying to install the LCD upgrade kit. I currently have the h150i elite capellix.

However, theyve said that they dont have it currently in stock and are offering me the h150i elite capellix XT. I can either get that or wait a little bit till they get the older one in stock.

 

From what ive seen, the main difference between the two is the change in fans. The XT uses the AF120 fans rather than the special ML120 fans that come with the older one.

 

Im trying to decide if i should wait and get the ones with the ML120s, as they seem like better performing fans

ML120 - 75cfm, 4.2mm h2o, 2400rpm, 37dba

AF120 - 65cfm, 2.68mm h2o, 2100rpm, 34dba

 

Especially as my case + cpu already get pretty hot (h710 and 5800x, so i need as much cooling as i can get)

Currently my fans do hit that max rpm of 2400 when playing a game, as the gpu is heating up the case too. My coolant temperature is around 37-39c in game, and around 33c idle

 

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks

Gershy13

You are right the difference is only the fans but the ML120 fans use magnetic levitation bearings while AF120 fans use hydraulic bearings. Magnetic bearings are more quiet and more durable. Hydraulic bearings are cheaper and have a longer life span so it's really up to you. 

[Gershy13]

Just now, FI Fheonix said:

You are right the difference is only the fans but the ML120 fans use magnetic levitation bearings while AF120 fans use hydraulic bearings. Magnetic bearings are more quiet and more durable. Hydraulic bearings are cheaper and have a longer life span so it's really up to you. 

I'm mainly thinking to go with ML as they seem like they perform better + have all the maglev advantages like quieter and more durable