The Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO Cooler Review: Meticulous, But Pricey

Corsair, a long-time and respected PC component manufacturer, originally built its reputation on memory-related products. However, almost two decades ago, Corsair began to diversify its product line. This expansion started cautiously, with a limited number of products, but quickly proved highly successful, turning Corsair into the industry powerhouse it is today.

One of Corsair’s most successful product categories is all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooling systems. This success is especially noteworthy considering that their initial liquid cooling experience in 2003 did not live up to expectations. However, Corsair did not give up. Undeterred, they re-entered the market years later, taking advantage of the growing popularity of user-friendly and maintenance-free AIO designs. This gamble has paid off handsomely as AIO coolers are now one of Corsair’s flagship product lines and boast a wide range of models.

In this review, we’ll focus on the latest addition to Corsair’s AIO cooler lineup: the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX. This model is similar to the iCUE LINK H150i RGB, but contains small but significant improvements, including increased performance due to an improved pump. TITAN 360 RX continues Corsair’s tradition of innovation and quality by seamlessly integrating into the iCUE ecosystem for an optimized user experience. Its single-cable design allows for a clean and easy installation, making it a standout product in Corsair’s growing line of coolers.

Packaging and equipment

We received the new iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX in a large cardboard box, reflecting the considerable size of the cooler. In keeping with the Corsair brand, the packaging features the signature black and yellow color scheme. The box features a vibrant image of the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX, showcasing its aesthetic appeal. Upon opening, we found that the cooler and its components were securely housed in specially designed cardboard inserts, ensuring they were well protected during transit.

As expected, Corsair includes all the necessary mounting hardware for the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX in the box. Separate paper bags contain hardware for AMD and Intel processors, making installation easy. Additionally, the kit includes the iCUE Link Hub, a critical component of the iCUE ecosystem required for the cooler to function.

While reviewing the included cables, we noticed that the iCUE Link Hub requires a 6-pin PCI Express connector to power it. Corsair likely chose this to save users from having to use a Molex cable just to power the hub. Considering that most users purchasing the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX will likely have a powerful power supply with spare PCI Express slots – especially given the prevalence of 12VHPWR/12V-6×6 slots on modern graphics cards – this solution makes sense. However, in scenarios where a user has enough PCI Express slots for their graphics cards, they may be forced to upgrade their power supply or use Molex-to-PCIe adapters. Given the hub’s modest power requirements, including an adapter or alternative power option would be a thoughtful addition.

Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO Liquid Cooler

At first glance, the Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO cooler may seem similar to many other 360mm AIO coolers on the market. However, a closer look reveals a unique feature that sets it apart from the rest: the complete absence of loose cables, which contributes to a surprisingly tidy design. The cooler follows the standard AIO layout with one heatsink, two hoses, and a block that combines the CPU’s copper contact plate with a mini fluid pump. Corsair has chosen a low permeability black bushing rubber tube for the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB that is much more flexible than most other similar solutions.

The iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB features a large 396mm radiator, requiring a chassis that can accommodate three 120mm fans in a row and provide enough space for additional radiator capacity. The 27mm thick radiator requires a total clearance of 55mm in combination with the fans for proper installation. The heatsink features a dual-pass cross-flow design with thinly soldered fins to thin elongated tubes, a common feature of AIO coolers. Low airflow resistance due to its low thickness suggests that the heatsink is optimized to provide high performance even at minimal air pressure.

Corsair pre-installs three RX120 RGB fans on the heatsink and, impressively, there aren’t any visible wires. These fans have a unique design with connectors on the sides of the case, allowing them to connect directly to each other. A single cable can be used to connect the fans to the hub, providing both power and ARGB/speed control. The fan frames are equipped with LEDs behind the diffusers on all sides, including the inner edge, creating a striking lighting effect. Additionally, a small sensor is installed on one of the fan supports. These fans use magnetic levitation motors, a rare but very reliable and quiet option due to their high cost, and have a wide operating range of 300-2100 rpm. The main difference between this cooler and the iCUE LINK H150i RGB may well be the fans, because the previous version had QX120 fans installed, the maximum rotation speed of which was 2400 rpm. In addition, the decorative plates on the sides of the fans are removable and can be removed at the user’s request.

The iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB main unit is relatively large and may seem simple at first glance, but its rectangular structure hides complex design elements. The opaque upper half contains several LEDs that can create an immersive effect. The top plate is removable and can be rotated to suit the orientation of the cooler in any system, and also offers users the ability to aesthetically customize, especially those with access to 3D printers or CNC machines. The unit’s design is sleek and contains no external connectors or wires.

The iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB cooler is equipped with a rectangular copper contact plate at the base of the unit, secured with eight screws. The surface of the plate, although not highly polished, is designed to ensure optimal transfer of thermal energy. Corsair has pre-applied XTM70 thermal paste to the contact plate, which should provide excellent thermal conductivity, increasing the overall efficiency of the cooler. The only downside here is that the pre-applied paste limits users to only one installation (and it has to be done correctly the first time), forcing users to purchase some other thermal paste if the cooler is removed from the CPU for any reason.

Once everything is connected and turned on, the iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB turns into a dazzling light show. The LEDs are controlled via the iCUE LINK interface, and customizable lighting effects are available through Corsair’s iCUE software. With iCUE software’s advanced capabilities, users can choose from a wide range of programming options, from simple aesthetic effects to practical functional lighting such as temperature-sensitive colors and alarms. The iCUE LINK module, powered by iCUE software, provides seamless integration across all compatible Corsair devices, providing innovative cross-device control. For example, users can program a compatible keyboard’s function row to act as a cooler fan speed indicator light, or sync the cooler’s lighting with the active profile of a Corsair mouse.