MANUAL | QUICK START GUIDE

CORSAIR iCUE LINK XD5 RGB ELITE PUMP RESERVOIR COMBO

CUSTOM COOLING PUMP RESERVOIR UNIT WITH RGB AND iCUE LINK

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BEFORE YOU START


IMPORTANT NOTICE:

 

CORSAIR recommends you thoroughly leak-test your custom cooling system for at least 24 hours to ensure that the system is securely sealed and operating reliably. CORSAIR warranty does not cover any hardware damage resulting from poorly executed, improper and otherwise hasty assembly of your custom water-cooling system.

 

Disassembly of CORSAIR Hydro X Series products is highly discouraged due to the complex design of components. Such action may result in irreparable mechanical, electrical or chemical damage that may void the warranty.

 

For an exact and up-to-date product compatibility list, please refer to the CORSAIR website.

NOTE: iCUE version 5.5 or higher is required to control the smart features.

Please download the latest version of iCUE from www.corsair.com/downloads

NOTE: iCUE LINK System Hub is needed in order to power the XD5 RGB ELITE.

Learn more about iCUE LINK System Hub from CORSAIR iCUE LINK System Hub.


PACKAGE CONTENTS


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1x XD5 RGB ELITE pump / reservoir

Mounting_Bracket_Reservoir_Pump

1x Pump / reservoir mounting bracket

Adapter_Plates_Fan_120_140mm

1x 120mm & 140mm fan mounting adapter plate


ATX_24_pin_PSU_Jumper_Bridge

1x ATX 24-pin PSU jumper bridge

4_Plug

3x CORSAIR G 1/4" plugs

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4x Self-tapping fan screws


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4x M4 hex nuts

Washer_M4

4x M4 washers

Screw_M4_6mm

4x M4x6mm screws


Screw_M3_6mm

4x M3x6mm screws

Screw_M3_Thumb

4x M3 thumb screws

Tool_Plug

1x Plug tool


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1x iCUE LINK 90 degrees-to-straight cable 600mm

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PREREQUISITES (NOT INCLUDED)


Screwdriver_N

Phillips head screwdriver

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iCUE LINK System Hub

iCUE_Logo_P

iCUE version 5.5 or higher


OS_Q

Microsoft Windows 10 or higher

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Filling bottle and CORSAIR coolant


INITIAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNIT


1. INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKET (B)

Place the XD5 RGB ELITE on the mounting bracket (B) with un-threaded holes facing up. Secure the XD5 RGB ELITE to the bracket using four M3x6mm screws (J) from the bottom.

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2. INSTALL THE FAN MOUNTING ADAPTER PLATE (C)

Secure the XD5 RGB ELITE with the installed pump-reservoir mounting bracket onto a 120mm or 140mm fan mounting adapter plate (C) using four M3 thumb screws (K). The fan adapter brackets can be mounted horizontally or vertically thus allowing free movement in horizontal and vertical axis (depending on orientation).

 

NOTE: Horizontal mounting does not require the use of the mounting bracket (B). The pump can be mounted directly to the fan adapter plate (C) using four M3x6mm screws (J).
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MOUNTING THE ASSEMBLY


1. MOUNTING THE ASSEMBLY TO A RADIATOR

With the pump-reservoir unit  already mounted to a fan mounting adapter secure the assembly to the radiator with the short 6mm (0.25") M4xP0.7 screws supplied with the CORSAIR XR radiator itself.


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2. MOUNTING THE ASSEMBLY TO A FAN

With the pump-reservoir unit  already mounted to a fan mounting adapter secure the assembly to the radiator using four enclosed self-tapping fan screws (F).

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3. MOUNTING THE ASSEMBLY TO A CASE FAN SLOT

Secure the XD5 RGB ELITE with the fan mounting adapter bracket onto a case fan opening. Use enclosed M4x6mm screws (I) along with M4 washers (H) and M4 nuts (G).

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4. MOUNTING THE ASSEMBLY TO A CASE SHEET METAL

Locate the suitable cut-out hole pattern in the chassis that would fit 55mm x 27.5mm (for vertical installation) or 55mm x 67mm (for horizontal installation) hole pattern.

NOTE: If there are no hole patterns available, there is an option to drill the holes using Ø3.4mm – Ø4mm drill bit. Secure the unit by screwing four M3 thumb screws.
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MOUNTING ORIENTATION


The XD5 RGB ELITE must be installed vertically with the pump below the reservoir tube.

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FINALIZING THE SETUP


  1. Install the two (2) appropriate CORSAIR XF G1/4" BSPP threaded-type fittings (not included) into the reservoir ports and tighten them by hand. Do not use any tools (i.e. pliers).
  2. It is mandatory to use the front-left port as the OUTLET port and any other bottom port as inlet. The recommended INLET (return) port is marked on the image below. Optionally, you can use the top G1/4" port with integrated tube as an INLET (return) line as well.
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CONNECTING AND USING THE INTEGRATED SMART FEATURES

NOTE: iCUE version 5.5 or higher is required to control the smart features.

Please download the latest version of iCUE from www.corsair.com/downloads

You must have an iCUE LINK SYSTEM HUB to use the XD5 RGB ELITE pump/reservoir. Connect the included 90 degree iCUE LINK cable from the iCUE LINK header on the pump housing to an iCUE LINK System Hub.

The XD5 RGB ELITE pump/reservoir can be used with other iCUE LINK hardware by placing it anywhere on the channel string using a direct connection, Y cable accessory, or 4-way splitter.

XD5_iCUE_LINK_Connection

FILLING AND PRIMING


1. PREPARE THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT

  1. Make sure the PSU is turned OFF, either at the plug socket, or via the toggle switch on the rear of the PSU (Figure 1).
  2. Disconnect PSU power cables from all computer components except the iCUE LINK System Hub 6 pin PCIe power connector.
  3. Connect the enclosed ATX 24-pin PSU Jumper Bridge starter (D) to your PSU 24-pin ATX cable. This will allow you to power on your iCUE LINK System Hub and all devices connected to the System Hub without powering on the PC (Figure 2).
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2. PREPARE THE XD5 RGB ELITE PUMP/RESERVOIR


Move the manual pump speed override switch on the side of the XD5 RGB ELITE pump/reservoir to position 1. This will allow the pump to run at full power, allowing for easier priming and bleeding of air.

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3. FILL AND PRIME THE XD5 RGB ELITE


  1. Fill the reservoir through the top left G1/4" opening with CORSAIR coolant using a filling flask to about 2cm (4/51 below the top).
  2. Turn on the power by flipping the ON switch on the PSU. The pump motor will be primed with coolant from the reservoir and will start flowing through the system. Turn the power OFF before the reservoir is emptied. Do not let the pump run dry or without coolant in the reservoir as this will damage the pump.
  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until your custom cooling system is full. CORSAIR recommends not to fill the reservoir more than about 2cm from the top.
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4. Move the manual override pump speed switch back to position 2 on the pump housing once priming the loop is complete. You will not be able to control pump speed and it will run at priming speed if not set back to its original position.


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5. Once the system is filled with coolant, CORSAIR recommends running it for 24 hours to remove any air trapped in the components and to make sure there are no leaks in the system. Once you have thoroughly leak-tested the system, turn OFF the PSU (Figure 1) and disconnect the ATX 24-pin PSU Jumper Bridge (Figure 2). Reconnect the power cables to other computer peripherals and start the computer.

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Can I use the XD5 RGB ELITE as a standalone part?


No, this is a water-cooling pump with integrated reservoir which requires a complete custom water-cooling system, including cold plates (water blocks) and radiator. For more information, please visit Hydro X Series page.



Can I use the XD5 RGB ELITE with aluminium water-cooling equipment?


Certain parts are made from copper and brass and should not be mixed with aluminium.




WARRANTY


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HYDRO X Series Core products (CPU and GPU Blocks, Pumps, and Radiators) have a 3-year warranty.


LEGAL


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