Corsair
Corsair HX1000i
A entry-level pick in the cpu coolers line-up, with CPU Coolers up front.
50/100
CPU Coolers
£170best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 50/100
- Built for the job
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the Corsair HX1000i wins and loses
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCorsair HX1000i vs DEEPCOOL Castle 360EX
Corsair HX1000iCastle 360EX
| CorsairCorsair HX1000iThis page | DEEPCOOLCastle 360EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
Who it's for
Is the Corsair HX1000i right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable cpu cooler for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier cpu cooler is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Corsair HX1000i worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Corsair HX1000i?
Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the cpu coolers class.
How does it compare to the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 A-RGB?
The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 A-RGB scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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