Corsair
Corsair CX-9010012-WW Hydro X Series XC5 RGB CPU Water Block
Unleash the Full Potential of Your CPUIntroducing the CORSAIR Hydro X Series XC5 RGB CPU Water Block, the centerpiece of your custom cooling loop. Engineered for maximum cooling performance and stunning aesthetics, this water block combines premium materials, advanced design, and vibrant RGB ligh...
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Overview
Unleash the Full Potential of Your CPU
Introducing the CORSAIR Hydro X Series XC5 RGB CPU Water Block, the centerpiece of your custom cooling loop. Engineered for maximum cooling performance and stunning aesthetics, this water block combines premium materials, advanced design, and vibrant RGB lighting to deliver unparalleled performance and style.
Specifications:
- Brand: Corsair
- Model: CX-9010012-WW
- Socket Compatibility: AMD Socket AM4
- Cold Plate: Copper
- Cooling Fins: More Than 60 Micro-Cooling Fins
- RGB LEDs: 16 Vivid RGB LEDs
- RGB Control: CORSAIR iCUE or 5V ARGB Adapter
Key Features
The XC5’s copper cold plate and more than 60 high-efficiency micro-cooling fins efficiently draw heat away from your CPU, lowering temperatures andenabling maximum clock speeds.
16 RGB LEDs deliver stunning customizable RGB lighting effects over eight zones. Add a CORSAIR iCUE Controller (sold separately) and powerful CORSAIRiCUE software to customize and sync RGB lighting across all your iCUE-compatible products including water blocks, fans, keyboard, and more.
Includes a 5V ARGB motherboard adapter cable to alternatively control lighting via compatible motherboards.
Easy and fast installation on AMD Socket AM4 with pre-installed mounting screws and pre-applied thermal material.
Specifications
Cooling Plate Material
Copper
Cooling Fin Count
More than 60
RGB LEDs
16
RGB Zones
8
Motherboard Sync
5V ARGB adapter cable included
CPU Socket Compatibility
AMD Socket AM4
Mounting Screws
Pre-installed
Thermal Material
Pre-applied
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Corsair XC5 CPU water block help cool the CPU?
The XC5 uses a copper cold plate in conjunction with over 60 high-efficiency micro-cooling fins to effectively draw heat away from your CPU, leading to lower temperatures and supporting maximum clock speeds.
Can I customize the lighting on the XC5 CPU water block?
Yes, the XC5 features 16 RGB LEDs across eight zones, allowing for stunning customizable RGB lighting effects. For full customization and synchronization with other components, a CORSAIR iCUE Controller (sold separately) is needed.
Is this water block easy to install?
Yes, it is designed for easy and fast installation, particularly on AMD Socket AM4 motherboards, thanks to pre-installed mounting screws and pre-applied thermal material.
Do I need a specific controller for the RGB lighting?
While you can control the lighting via compatible motherboards using the included 5V ARGB motherboard adapter cable, a CORSAIR iCUE Controller (sold separately) is required to unlock powerful CORSAIR iCUE software customization and sync across other iCUE-compatible products.
What CPU sockets is the Corsair XC5 RGB CPU Water Block compatible with?
The provided information specifically states easy and fast installation on AMD Socket AM4, implying primary compatibility with this socket type.
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