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5 minutes ago, Surpuppa said:

I know that the i version has the corsair software but not the x version, is there any other difference? Component quality?

The RMx is stuck in single-rail only or multi-rail only, not sure of which off the top of my mind. The RMi's Link capabilities allow you to switch operations. The fan is also a rifle on the RMx while it's an FDB on the RMi. 

 

RMi is slightly better but only really worth it if you want link.

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I know that the i version has the corsair software but not the x version, is there any other difference? Component quality?

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Both are high end models, my brother recently got the x one and it is a very silent unit over all, no complains.

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The RMi has corsair link (custom fan curve software, unnecessary imo) and a fluid bearing fan which will last marginally longer.

The RMx doesn't have corsair link, and has a rifle bearing fan (slightly worse).

There is functionally no difference. If you're a control freak about fan curves, get the RMi, but remember you're paying a premium for very little difference between the two.

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5 minutes ago, Surpuppa said:

I know that the i version has the corsair software but not the x version, is there any other difference? Component quality?

The RMx is stuck in single-rail only or multi-rail only, not sure of which off the top of my mind. The RMi's Link capabilities allow you to switch operations. The fan is also a rifle on the RMx while it's an FDB on the RMi. 

 

RMi is slightly better but only really worth it if you want link.

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Just now, STRMfrmXMN said:

The RMx is stuck in single-rail only or multi-rail only, not sure of which off the top of my mind. The RMi's Link capabilities allow you to switch operations. The fan is also a rifle on the RMx while it's an FDB on the RMi. 

 

RMi is slightly better but only really worth it if you want link.

what would you recommend? 650 w rmi or 750 w rmx? both are about the same price. 1700x and 1070

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Just now, Surpuppa said:

what would you recommend? 650 w rmi or 750 w rmx? both are about the same price. 1700x and 1070

If they're the same price then the RMi, unless you plan to SLI.

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3 minutes ago, Surpuppa said:

what would you recommend? 650 w rmi or 750 w rmx? both are about the same price. 1700x and 1070

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12 minutes ago, Surpuppa said:

I know that the i version has the corsair software but not the x version, is there any other difference? Component quality?

What wattage are you talking about?

750W and up??

 

Either way, I'd get the i version over the X for various reasons - other than the link thingy...

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I like the monitoring features of the i models. It's worth it to me personally, just for that.

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12 minutes ago, Daniel Z. said:

rifle bearing fans can fail much more easily than other fans when in a horizontal orientation

Nah, you're thinking sleeves. Rifles are supposed to be mounted like that. I think there might be some issues if mounted vertically but I can't confirm that.

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23 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

If they're the same price then the RMi, unless you plan to SLI.

Yeah, that is what I was thinking as well. Thanks for the help, both to you and everyone else!

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2 hours ago, Daniel Z. said:

rifle bearing fans can fail much more easily than other fans when in a horizontal orientation

You're incorrect.  You're thinking of sleeve bearings.

2 hours ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

The RMx is stuck in single-rail only or multi-rail only, not sure of which off the top of my mind.

Single +12V rail.

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34 minutes ago, jonnyGURU said:

You're incorrect.  You're thinking of sleeve bearings.

Single +12V rail.

Oh nvm sorry. I am tired today lol

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