Corsair Hydro X Series XD3 RGB, schwarz, mit Pumpe

Corsair steigt mit Hydro X ins Geschäft mit Custom-Wasserkühlungen ein. Als Komplettpaket gibt es nicht nur Kühler, Pumpe und Radiatoren, sondern zusätzlich aus dem bestehenden Sortiment Lüfter und Steuerung. Damit wird eine umfassende, aber auch sehr teure Wasserkühlung geboten.

The last Xylem DDC-based reservoir I had my hands on was the Phanteks Glacier R160, and that was nearly two years ago—it sells without an integrated pump, but does have DDC heatsinks. Installation and RGB lighting comes close to the CORSAIR Hydro X Series XD3, albeit it is a flat form factor, which does mean it is not necessarily a direct comparison. Control over the RGB lighting is also contingent on you needing a compatible motherboard or Phanteks case (or any other such controller) as opposed to CORSAIR, which at this time would require you to already be in their ecosystem, however in-depth it may be.

After two previous reviews of CORSAIR Hydro X products, I had an inkling of what to expect from the Hydro X Series XD5 pump/reservoir combo unit. User-friendliness would be a high priority, and the overall package would be attractive for the money. The former is something CORSAIR definitely got right—beginning with the unboxing experience of everything having been packaged separately, although perhaps a bit too much so given the number of plastic ziplock bags.