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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 utomatically 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.

With patent-pending iCUE LINK single cable connectivity, 22 individually addressable RGB LEDs, and an integrated temperature sensor, the XD5 RGB ELITE is for DIY enthusiasts seeking a superior custom cooling experience.
*iCUE LINK XD5 RGB ELITE White model shown.


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Equipped with a reliable Xylem D5 PWM pump motor, the XD5 RGB ELITE delivers consistent performance and longevity combined with an integrated coolant temperature sensor for precise pump control at your fingertips.
The patent-pending iCUE LINK single cable solution streamlines the building process, minimizing cable clutter and ensuring seamless connectivity with other iCUE LINK devices. Gone are the days of outdated Molex connectors or separate RGB controllers - welcome to the future of custom cooling.

Fine-tune your pump flow rate using the integrated coolant temperature sensor and CORSAIR iCUE software.

Experience a dynamic spectacle of color from 22 individually addressable RGB LEDs, perfectly illuminating your tubing and liquid.
Power and data connections are now all managed through a single iCUE LINK cable, ensuring your custom cooled system build looks great with minimal cabling.

The XD5 RGB ELITE comes with multiple G1/4 ports and a suite of practical features. Enjoy easy setup with an integrated fill port, 24-pin power supply jumper bridge, and rubberized mounting system with included brackets.
*iCUE LINK XD5 RGB ELITE LCD Stealth Gray model shown.
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.
Our award-winning service means you can enjoy your gear worry-free.
| Lighting | RGB via iCUE LINK |
|---|---|
| Compatible Materials | Only mix with other copper / brass products |
| Port Thread | G1/4" BSPP |
| Max Operating Temperature | 60°C coolant temperature |
| Pump Voltage | 12V |
| Max Hydraulic Performance | 800L/h at 2.1m pressure head (1500L/H theoretical max) |
| Pump Type | Xylem D5 PWM |
| Fluid Chamber Material | Nylon |
|---|---|
| Compatible Coolants | CORSAIR XL or equivalent |
| Color | STEALTH GREY |
| Cooling Warranty | 3 Year |
| Model | Pump / Reservoir Combo |
| Weight | 1.358kg |
| 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 |