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CORSAIR iCUE software brings your entire setup together, creating a fully immersive ecosystem with intuitive control.LEARN MORE
WHAT IS iCUE LINK?
Redefine the way you build a DIY PC with a groundbreaking single-cable technology that automatically detects and configures your PC fans, CPU coolers, and other internal components.
Reduce cable clutter with a network of smart, interconnected components.
The iCUE LINK ecosystem uses a single connector for all iCUE LINK devices.
Each component connects directly to the next, creating a chain of devices.
Unleash your GPU's full potential and experience the thrill of high-octane gaming sessions as the XG3 RGB HYBRID's ingenious dual cooling approach dramatically boosts your GPU's performance, keeping temperatures low and ensuring a smooth, immersive gaming experience.
Achieve maximum cooling performance and reduced noise with the cutting-edge hybrid design, which directly cools the GPU and Memory IC via your custom cooling loop (sold separately), while using a dedicated RGB-lit fan for additional cooling push with airflow directed at the circuit board and VRM.
EXPLORE IN 3D
Take your build to the next level with the patent-pending iCUE LINK ecosystem, letting you chain all your components together with universal connectors using a single iCUE LINK System Hub (sold separately).
Control your GPU performance using the built-in cold plate temperature sensor and CORSAIR iCUE software.
18 Addressable RGB LEDs brilliantly light up the Fan hub and Ring Light Diffuser. Easily personalize and manage your RGB setup with the powerful CORSAIR iCUE software.
Pre-applied thermal material and thermal pads make installation quick and easy, with no cutting or spreading required.
Achieve a "Zen" state with effortless single cable connectivity thanks to the iCUE LINK ecosystem - no more cable clutter and complex layouts.
Take out all the guesswork and create the custom cooling system of your dreams.
With thousands of components and millions of hardware combinations, it’s easy to pick, tweak and personalize your custom cooling system, with a detailed render of how your future loop will look.

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| Lighting | RGB via iCUE LINK |
|---|---|
| Compatible Materials | Only mix with other copper / brass products |
| Thermal Material | Pre-applied thermal paste and pads |
| Port Thread | G1/4" BSPP |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60°C coolant temperature |
| Fluid Chamber Material | PMMA |
| Compatible Coolants | CORSAIR XL or equivalent |
| Color | BLACK |
|---|---|
| Cooling Warranty | 3 Year |
| GPU Compatibility | NVIDIA GeForce 4090/4080(SUPER)/3090(Ti)/3080(Ti) |
| Cold Plate Material | Copper |
| Model | GPU Water Block |
| Weight | 0.463kg |
| Coolant Brand | Coolant Model | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| CORSAIR | XL5 Performance Coolant | Preferred |
| CORSAIR | XL8 Performance Coolant | Preferred |
| Aquacomputer | Double Protect Ultra | Compatible |
| Coolaboratory | Liquid Coolant Pro | Compatible |
| EK | Cryofuel | Compatible |
| Jingway | Iceland X | Compatible |
| Koolance | LIQ-702 | Compatible |
| Liquid Cool | CFX Opaque | Compatible |
| Mayhems | IDC | Compatible |
| Mayhems | Pastel | Compatible |
| Mayhems | X1 | Compatible |
| Mayhems | XT-1 Nuke | Compatible |
| Mayhems | XT-1 | Compatible |
| Nanoxia | Cooling Fluid Pro | Compatible |
| Nanoxia | Cooling Fluid Pro Opaque | Compatible |
| Primochill | TRUE | Compatible |
| Thermaltake | C1000 | Compatible |
| XSPC | EC6 | Compatible |
| XSPC | ECX | Compatible |
| Alphacool | Eiswasser | Not compatible |
| Alphacool | Eiswasser Pastel | Not compatible |
| Alphacool | Cape Kelvin Catcher CKC | Not compatible |
| Aquatuning | AT-Protect | Not compatible |
| EK | Cryofuel Solid | Not compatible |
| EK | Cryofuel Mystic Fog | Not compatible |
| Jingway | Galaxy | Not compatible |
| Mayhems | SFX Aurora | Not compatible |
| Mayhems | XTR | Not compatible |
| Phobya | ZuperZero Xtreme | Not compatible |
| Primochill | Liquid Utopia | Not compatible |
| Primochill | VUE | Not compatible |
| Swiftech | HydrX | Not compatible |
| Thermaltake | C1000 Opaque | Not compatible |
| Thermaltake | Coolant 1000 | Not compatible |
| XSPC | EC6 Pastel | Not compatible |
| UFO Technologies | Cryo-Chillz | Not compatible |
| CORSAIR | |
|---|---|
| XL5 Performance Coolant | Preferred |
| XL8 Performance Coolant | Preferred |
| Aquacomputer | |
| Double Protect Ultra | Compatible |
| Coolaboratory | |
| Liquid Coolant Pro | Compatible |
| EK | |
| Cryofuel | Compatible |
| Jingway | |
| Iceland X | Compatible |
| Koolance | |
| LIQ-702 | Compatible |
| Liquid Cool | |
| CFX Opaque | Compatible |
| Mayhems | |
| IDC | Compatible |
| Pastel | Compatible |
| X1 | Compatible |
| XT-1 Nuke | Compatible |
| XT-1 | Compatible |
| Nanoxia | |
| Cooling Fluid Pro | Compatible |
| Cooling Fluid Pro Opaque | Compatible |
| Primochill | |
| TRUE | Compatible |
| Thermaltake | |
| C1000 | Compatible |
| XSPC | |
| EC6 | Compatible |
| ECX | Compatible |
| Alphacool | |
| Eiswasser | Not compatible |
| Eiswasser Pastel | Not compatible |
| Cape Kelvin Catcher CKC | Not compatible |
| Aquatuning | |
| AT-Protect | Not compatible |
| EK | |
| Cryofuel Solid | Not compatible |
| Cryofuel Mystic Fog | Not compatible |
| Jingway | |
| Galaxy | Not compatible |
| Mayhems | |
| SFX Aurora | Not compatible |
| XTR | Not compatible |
| Phobya | |
| ZuperZero Xtreme | Not compatible |
| Primochill | |
| Liquid Utopia | Not compatible |
| VUE | Not compatible |
| Swiftech | |
| HydrX | Not compatible |
| Thermaltake | |
| C1000 Opaque | Not compatible |
| Coolant 1000 | Not compatible |
| XSPC | |
| EC6 Pastel | Not compatible |
| UFO Technologies | |
| Cryo-Chillz | Not compatible |