Corsair Icue H100i Elite Capellix Liquid Cpu Cooler Installation Guide

CORSAIR iCUE H100i Elite Capellix Liquid CPU Cooler

NOTE: Most newer PC cases include a CPU cutout to allow access to the underside of the motherboard.
I f your case does not include a cutout, you will need to remove your motherboard from the case before installation. The iCUE RGB ELITE CAPELLIX coolers come with the Intel mounting bracket pre-installed on the pump for quick installation.

INCLUDED HARDWARE

Highlighted parts for Intel installation only

INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE INTEL BACKPLATE

NOTE: Intel LGA 2011/2011-3/2066 do not require backplate installation. Proceed to step 2.

INSTALLING THE INTEL STANDOFF SCREWS

• Attach the provided Intel standoff for your socket.
• Use (A) for LGA 1200/115X, (B) for
• LGA 2011/2011-3/2066 or (C) for LGA1700.
• Tighten all four screws until firmly secured

INSTALL THE FANS AND RADIATOR

Attach the radiator and the fans as shown. For the best cooling performance, we recommend mounting the fans as an air-intake to your PC case.

INSTALLING THE PUMP UNIT

• Align the bracket and pump over the standoff screws as shown.
• Attach the thumbscrews (F) to the standoff screws as shown.
• Tighten the thumbscrews until all four corners are firmly secured.

INSTALLING THE AMD (AM4) MOUNTING BRACKET

• Remove the integrated Intel mounting bracket (figure 1).
• Install the AMD bracket by pushing both sides into the slot on the pump until secure (figure 2). N ote: It is important that the AMD retention bracket be evenly secured on all sides before installation.
• Attach the radiator and the fans as shown. For the best cooling performance, we recommend mounting the fans as an air-intake to your PC case.

INSTALL THE FANS AND RADIATOR

Attach the radiator and the fans as shown. For the best cooling performance, we recommend mounting the fans as an air-intake to your PC case.

PREPARE THE MOTHERBOARD FOR INSTALLATION

Remove the existing AMD mounting brackets shown.

INSTALLING THE AMD AM4 STANDOFF SCREWS

• Attach the provided AMD AM4 standoffs to the CPU socket.
• Tighten all four screws until firmly secure.

INSTALL THE PUMP UNIT

Align the bracket with the stock AMD mounting clips as shown.Tighten the thumb screws until secure.

INCLUDED HARDWARE

Highlighted parts for AMD sTR4 installation only

INSTALLING THE AMD sTR4 MOUNTING BRACKET

• Remove the integrated Intel mounting bracket (figure 1).
• Install the AMD sTR4 bracket by pushing both sides into the slot on the pump until secure (figure 2).
  Note: It is important that the AMD sTR4 retention bracket be evenly secured on all sides before installation.

INSTALLING THE AMD sTR4 STANDOFF SCREWS

• Attach the provided AMD sTR4 standoffs to the CPU socket.
• Tighten all four screws until firmly secure.

INSTALL THE FANS AND RADIATOR

Attach the radiator and the fans as shown. For the best cooling performance, we recommend mounting the fans as an air-intake to your PC case.

INSTALLING THE PUMP UNIT

• Align the bracket and pump over the standoff screws as shown.
• Attach the thumbscrews (F) to the standoff screws as shown.
• Tighten the thumbscrews until all four corners are firmly secured.

CONNECT FANS AND PUMP TO COMMANDER CORE

1. Connect pump 24-pin cable to your Commander CORE (figure 1).
2. Connect pump tach cable to the CPU_FAN header on your motherboard (figure 2).

CONNECT COMMANDER CORE TO USB 2.0 HEADER AND POWER

• Using the attached USB cable, connect the Commander CORE to a motherboard USB 2.0 header.
• Connect pump power cable to an available SATA power plug from your power supply.

FAQs

1. How do I know the direction of the airflow of the fan?
   An arrow located on the side of the fan indicates the direction of airflow.
2. Can I reuse the pre-applied thermal paste on the cooler for re-installation?
   Re-installation of the cooler will require you to clean off the pre-applied thermal paste and apply an aftermarket paste.
3. What orientation should I install my radiator?
   The best way to install a radiator is with the tubes on the bottom of the case, though you can install it with the tubes in any position, including an inverted radiator,
   as long as the highest point in the radiator is visibly higher than the CPU pump.

References

• PC Components | Gaming Gear | CORSAIR
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