Honestly man this is one of those very rare times when I actually like a youtube video let alone comment, this was so informative and after hours of searching the internet for more info on fans I finally found this gem. Thank you.
I'm building my first PC. I love the RGB of Corsair fans but was nervous about all the wiring. Your two videos are extraordinary. After watching them I am confidently going with the Corsairs. Thank you for explaining everything, even little things like "SATA comes with the psu." You're the man.
I've been literally looking for something like this break down for over 3 weeks to make sure I don't bit unnecessary things. And you broke it down so perfect. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
Here we go!!!! this is what I needed, I know my way around computers completely disassembled and reassembled into a new case and there was room for more fans, I already owned 5 Corsair LL fans and now I have a bigger case I can fit up to 8, my problem was trying to understand how to connect more than 6 fans to a RGB controller the idea of having 2 came to mind but no information anywhere on how to connect the 2 together turns out you don't need to, run them separately and nowhere seemed to explain what you've explained here which by the way was amazing very informative easy for beginners to understand and then the diagrams on top incase you didn't quite understand, great video buddy keep it up.
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The best video on the topic I have seen. No non sense and straight to the point. Thank you.
Great video you saved me buying a commander pro and saving 70 bucks. I thought I HAD to have it and both my USB headers will be unused so I'll just plug them directly in.
thank you for these vids, they are sp easy to understand compared to others, now I gotta figure out which way to hook up 13 fans, 10 QL and 3 from my z73, so many options to go
Best tutorial I have ever watched and the first time that I watched a whole tutorial without skipping parts. You would be a good school teacher. You're not a teacher right, are you? :) Anyway, thanks for the clear explanation, this is exactly what I was looking for.
@@DaveDoneIT Thanks for the great video! Quick question, with this setup without commander pro, does the iCue software see the 2 lighting nodes and can you so sequential lighting effect going in order from fan 1 to fan 10? I assume the iCue software would have to see the 2 seperate nodes as one in order to do this.
Well Dave, you've definitely done did it with this one. I was looking all over for someone to explain how to power a large amount of fans, rgb included. Thanks a bunch!
Dave, my man! Corsair should pay you handsomely for creating detailed yet simple to follow instructions on installing their products with/without their janky ass RGB ecosystem. Beer is on me my dude. Thank you so much! Keep doing awesome PC content like this. You've made the world a much better place for PC enthusiasts with your noble deeds.
@@DaveDoneIT You forgot to tell us something important sir! On you fan hub , there’s one connection that is for “ cpu_fan “ mine is red , yours is white I saw it. What do you do with this one? Do you plug your regular fan or the cpu fan ? It is very very very confusing. Apparently those hubs will only get reading by that connector supposed for cpu fan… help please
Very complete explanation and illustration of how to set-up Corsair fans from A to Z with all the different options! Even better than Corsair's own tutorials. Really appreciate this since I've never built a computer yet and I've been having a hard time understanding and visualizing how to set up fans. Now I finally know just what I need to buy and that I won't be missing any headers to make it all work. After consuming so much Computer building content over the years, this is the first time I've seen such a good explanation.
I Just buid my 1st pc and have no clue how to set up a fans hub RGB and PWM. So far the best video's explaining that crap 😝😝😝 very helpful . Explained slowly Like in 3rd grade 😂😂😂😂 excatly what i was looking for in months. Very helpfull and i would recomended to anyone 1st builders. Thanks do much
Awesome video, definitely needed this a while back when figuring this all out. One thing to point out for use with iCue and transition effects and such, is to pay attention hooking up the RGB connector to the controller, to do it order you want the transitions to run. Otherwise they could be out of sync. E.I. cas has a rear fan, three top fans, three front fans. Make sure rear is in port #1, then first top closes to rear is #2, middle top #3, front top, #4, etc... then the effects will transition between fans as you expect. Hooking them up out of order can lead to some weird effects. :)
just received 9 LL 120's two days a go to make a total of 12 for my case...after doing some research i ordered a 10 fan hub...i found 1 fan splitter i had laying around...i figure i can run 11 fans with the hub and connect 1 fan to the motherboard...if not i can run the 2 fans from the motherboard...i have 2 USB headers that i will use for the RGB hubs....this video was a big help and will watch again just be the install...thanks and subbed ya...
DUDE!!!! Like junu7933 said!!!. This has got to be the BEST explanation video for connecting these fans!! AWESOME JOB!! Its all clear now!!!! You rule.
My iCue recognizes my Commander PRO, but nothing plugged into the Commander PRO's UBS port are recognized. Do you have any idea on what the problem might be?
Nice video ... there are many ways to do this and many tricks to get this done but this is probably the most common way to do it Other ways include splitting the fan power to your psu and pwm/rpm to your mainboard (this is actually what that fan splitter does) You might also have noticed that Corsair there USB connectors only use one of the 2 USB ports on your mainboard header (there are only 4 wires connected) You are actually able to remove the wires from one of the connectors and add them to the other part of the connector so you will only need one USB header on your mainboard for both rgb nodes This way you don’t need the internal USB hub BTW if people are looking for an internal USB hub I would recommend the once from NZXT since those are in an enclosure The only downside is that those are powered hubs and need to be connected to your PSU to function correctly
This is super helpful. I'm doing my first build and going to be using 7 fans and my fans are SP120 RGB Elites and they don't work with a commander pro apparently. Thanks
Excellent video:) Thank you very much. I was building my first PC and you help me a lot to solve my problem. Very clear explanation and amazing job:) Congrats and thanks a lot:)
Really well done. Im trying to build my first PC in my life and chose the 5000D Airflow. And i wanted to to alot there. I was really confused about how i get all powers and RGB connected... didnt know those big plugs where SATA ... i was worried my mainboard does not have enough SATA plugs.... but the SATA go into the powersupply directly which is kinda smart :D. Now i only need to figure out which mainboard im gonna need for my build.
One thing to note with picking out the MB is going to be usb3.0 and usb3.1 front panel headers (used for front/top usb ports on a case). Most asus motherboards like the one i got come with just 1 of each. I believe most asrock boards are the same. Gigabyte boards like the aorus master come with 2 usb3.0 and 1 usb3.1 headers on some of their boards. For most cases this doesn't matter. My case happens to need 2 usb3.0 headers and 1 usb3.1 header to use all the front usb ports. So 2 of mine on the front dont work. But its a very small thing. Any good board should do what you need. You might just run into stupid stuff like that. Its hard to plan for stuff like that tho because its so minor
Thanks for pointing out the AIO will control the lights connected to it. I thought for a sec I needed more then 1 rgb core to run all my fans. I have 5 plus the 3 for the radiator. Great video.
if you have a 3 fan rad (such as the cappelix) it should come with a commander core (which has 6 fan headers and 6 rgb headers). Just be sure to check an unboxing or install video of the one you got incase.
I built a Frankenstein machine last year and couldn't figure out how to get the Corsair RGB hub to work with BeSilent Pro 900 's case controller hub. Now I'm inspired to take it all apart and rewire it! It's very likely that I skipped putting in the RGB fans in sequence from 1 to 6.
Thanks Bro! Your fan videos are amazing!! Build my computer and the fans were the part i hated most. Probably gonna go with the Commander Pro since it seems more clean and organize. You surely helped a lot!!
You forgot to tell us something important sir! On you fan hub , there’s one connection that is for “ cpu_fan “ mine is red , yours is white I saw it. What do you do with this one? Do you plug your regular fan or the cpu fan ? It is very very very confusing. Apparently those hubs will only get reading by that connector supposed for cpu fan… help please
Informative video. I realize that it's several years since it's been uploaded, especially since the newer Link system is now available, but I thought that I might mention a few things. I would highly advise against plugging/unplugging fans to the fan header of the motherboard while the system is on. The same applies to plugging/unplugging devices to the internal USB headers. I understand that it obviously works as per the video, but doing such things is a quick way to potentially damage the hardware. Preferably the system should be off and unplugged. Yes, you can get away with doing it like this, but there is an inherent risk. Would not recommend. My own personal system is using a Corsair AIO and a Commander Core XT in tandem, for a total of ten fans, just like in this video. The Corsair AIO is connected to six of them, and the XT handles the remaining four fans. Before I set it up like that I was using a bunch of splitters off random fan headers in a similar fashion to this video. Provided that your motherboard has two internal USB headers, and that you're already using one of those headers for a corsair AIO, just get an XT controller. You'll be able to run up to twelve fans between the AIO and the XT, both PWM speed control and RGB, under such circumstances. It's enabled me to ditch having to use multiple RGB hubs, with PWM wires all around the motherboard, and is overall a much simpler solution. Additionally, I'd avoid splitters for PWM fans altogether, as there can often be a variance in speed, even between models of the exact same kind of fan. The last thing that you'd want is for two or more fans to be connected to the same speed control, as one fan might spin faster or slower than the other, which can potentially create odd or otherwise annoying acoustical noise. It's preferable to be able to control each fan individually. Also, there are unofficial RGB splitters available for these kind of Corsair fans, but there are limitations. First is that the same RGB signal will be sent to both fans, which can affect various RGB animated effects. The second issue with such RGB splitters is that it must be plugged into the last RGB port in the series. For example, if a RGB splitter is used on port 4, the signal will not reach ports 5 and 6. The splitter needs to be the last in the chain, as the signal will not continue past it. I understand that not every system build has the same options available, but it's all just something to keep in mind if you're going for a completely Corsair RGB fan setup, or something similar.
Intake fans are on the bottom and side, exhaust fans are on the top and rear. This setup seems to work good. Would be better if I had a 360mm rad on top instead of the 240. Under normal usage my CPU temps are - 45-50c (and the fans are set to the quiet profile) I ran a CPU stress test temp (with cpuz and the fans at max speed) - hit a max temp of 75c A second CPU stress test temp (cpuz with the fans at 60% speed - much quieter) - and it hit 78c GPU temp is usually around 62c when gaming
Amazing video and a decent explanation! Immediately subscribed! However, I do have a question: In the last part where you are explaining that the fans on the AiO are running on their "own system" (which makes sense to me as i am currently running an similiar AiO), how is the wiring for those two fans, so they sync colors with the 10 "case-fans". I am sorry if i a missed that out/overheard in the video! Did you simply plug the RGB-Connection of those two AiO-Fans to the HUB/RGB System the other fans are connected to or is it a Software thing, as Corsairs iCUE happens to also manage your whole "system" (i am assuming). Answer is greatly appreciated, thanks!
Icue can take care of it if you pick a lighting link profile. or if you have room on the other rgb controllers you can plug the rgb of those fans into those controllers instead of into the AIO ports
A note on the USB headers. Each header on the MB supports two ports. So if your MB has two USB2 headers, you technically have 4 ports. The problem comes into play when you plug in one of these Corsair devices because each device takes the entire header so you are losing a usb port that's perfectly usable. You can purchase pins that go into that unused port and you can then plug in another one of these Corsair devices without having to use a usb splitter hub. That device you have there is a hub. it's not a clean solution and those things are buggy at best. Just know that each MB header has two USB ports on it!
if you plug the fans into motherboard fan headers you can either use motherboard software (if available) or just set up the fan curves in bios. If you use something like a commander pro or commander core then its done in ICUE.
Good video! I was wondering how to do this with Corsair fans. Still think im gonna go with Lian Li's SL or AL fans, since insted of 6 wires pr 3 fans u get only 2 wires. and the controller they come with can control 16 fans.
And, although it's a nice explanation, the most important factor hasn't been mentioned or told if it's possible. Are those fans now daisy chained? So people can run Rotary Stack, Infinity or Rainbow Channel in succession. I wished that Corsair, if a user has more then 1 3-pack set, that he can link them in the software and designate which of the huds is the starting point.
I did try this a while back: icue can do the patters such as infinity across multiple devices. For example I had 2 node cores (6 fans on core 1 - 4 fans on core 2), the AIO pump header, 2 RAM sticks, and my motherboard was linked up with icue). To get it to work across the devices I believe you have to use lighting link and pick the effect. Then in icue devices it will start with the furthest to the left and work its way right. So say core 1 was the first device. It would go core1fan1,core1fan2..... then to core2fan1,core2fan2..... then to RAM stick 1, RAM stick 2, AIO pump header, motherboard RGB headers.... then loop. One annyoing issue i ran into was the effect would take forever to make it through the motherboard rgb (and the motherboard rgb such as logos lighting up and stuff you can hardly see, so it seems like the rgb just turns off). So i unlinked the motherboard from icue. Also i couldnt figure out how to get the effect to go through just select devices because lighting link auto sets to all devices. There is probably a way, i just didnt mess around with it too much and im not home to test at the moment
The elite capellix comes with a commander core (6 rgb ports and 6 fan power headers). so you could power and do rgb for 6 fans with that. The other 3 fans would get power from the MB fan headers and rgb would be done using the supplied rgb controller that comes with the fan packs (node core, lighting node pro, or which ever comes with the fan types you got). If you join the discord server i think i already have a couple diagrams made for the elite capellix on there that I could send you
@@DaveDoneIT Thank you for your video I wanted to have your help because I have a corsair h150i capellix elite and I would like to add 10 Ql 120 I need the pro order or I can connect them on the order deliver with the capelix please thank you in advance
@@jean-pierrelequeux5701 I think all the capellix elites come with the commander core (6 rgb and 6 fan headers on it). So then the other 4 fans (assuming you got a 2 or 3 pack of fans - they each come with an rgb controller) will connect to one of the supplied rgb controller with the fan packs. power would just be 4 fans to the motherboard system fan headers and 6 to the commander core. I wouldn't get the commander pro with your setup
@@DaveDoneIT Thank you for the information another question if I have a commander core with the commander pro with 1 lighting node core I have seen that I know how to connect 6 rgb on the commander core?
@@jean-pierrelequeux5701 the fans should just plug directly into the commander core for power and rgb for 6 fans. Then the commander core plugs into the MB usb2.0 header.
I want to get one with my next build. I like it a little more than the commander pro. it has 6 fan headers and 6 rgb headers so it cuts down on some of the wiring/space needed
@@DaveDoneIT Yea I’m also going to build my pc with 4 Corsair fans and 2 fans from the h100i capellix so I want to follow the way you do it because your vids are very good and detailed
@@BadPineappleBad that should be an easy setup. All 6 fans will plug into the commander core for rgb and power. it has 6 rgb ports and 6 power ports so they will all be used. Then the AIO pump will have a wire that attaches to the commander core and the commander core will plug into the motherboard and the power supply will plug into the commander core
depends how many fans you got. Id recommend the commander core over the pro for most people at this point. it has 6 fan rgb headers and 6 power headers (so full control of 6 fans both rgb and fan power). Its also cheaper than the pro. Otherwise the commander pro is probably easier than the methods in this video, just cost more
Hi, cool video :) I have a question: is it possible to create a running effect from the first fan to the center fan? so across the board with 2 commander node? sorry for my english, is the google translator :)
yeah you could get that working i think. The effects usually start on one of the nodes and work through all the fans on that, then move to the next node and work though all of the fans, then cycle back
@@DaveDoneIT First a big thank you for your quick answer :) but you haven't tested it yet, such an effect over 10 fans? I'll add a vid so you know what I mean: ruclips.net/video/Xg04lS7_ikg/видео.html at 0:52 I meant something like that. Unfortunately, I don't find a video or instruction like that :( that keeps me from buying. Have a nice day
Honestly man this is one of those very rare times when I actually like a youtube video let alone comment, this was so informative and after hours of searching the internet for more info on fans I finally found this gem. Thank you.
This has to be the best video i have seen on corsair fans. You went way above and beyond what most others do. Subbed
Same same. What about daisy-chaining the controllers rather than running separate power and USB 2 connections?
Same this Made it so easy
Totally agree!!
l agree
I'm building my first PC. I love the RGB of Corsair fans but was nervous about all the wiring. Your two videos are extraordinary. After watching them I am confidently going with the Corsairs. Thank you for explaining everything, even little things like "SATA comes with the psu." You're the man.
I've been literally looking for something like this break down for over 3 weeks to make sure I don't bit unnecessary things. And you broke it down so perfect. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
Here we go!!!! this is what I needed, I know my way around computers completely disassembled and reassembled into a new case and there was room for more fans, I already owned 5 Corsair LL fans and now I have a bigger case I can fit up to 8, my problem was trying to understand how to connect more than 6 fans to a RGB controller the idea of having 2 came to mind but no information anywhere on how to connect the 2 together turns out you don't need to, run them separately and nowhere seemed to explain what you've explained here which by the way was amazing very informative easy for beginners to understand and then the diagrams on top incase you didn't quite understand, great video buddy keep it up.
The best video on the topic I have seen. No non sense and straight to the point. Thank you.
This video right here is legit AF. Great work Dave.
Great video you saved me buying a commander pro and saving 70 bucks. I thought I HAD to have it and both my USB headers will be unused so I'll just plug them directly in.
Nice, that was the goal of the video to save people some $$
thank you for these vids, they are sp easy to understand compared to others, now I gotta figure out which way to hook up 13 fans, 10 QL and 3 from my z73, so many options to go
How’d it go? I’m doing the exact same thing LOL
Best tutorial vdo ever, Corsair couldn't able to match this. Bravo.
10/10. Perfect "How To" video. You have a gift!
I rarely comment in any guide on youtube but your explanation is incredibly helpful , THANK YOU SIR
You are a good tech teacher guaranteed.
Finally someone explained how it should be explained. You're the boss!!!
Ayyyyy - Thanks!
Best tutorial I have ever watched and the first time that I watched a whole tutorial without skipping parts. You would be a good school teacher. You're not a teacher right, are you? :) Anyway, thanks for the clear explanation, this is exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks, and nahh im not a teacher. I've always thought it would be a job i'd like though
@@DaveDoneIT Thanks for the great video! Quick question, with this setup without commander pro, does the iCue software see the 2 lighting nodes and can you so sequential lighting effect going in order from fan 1 to fan 10? I assume the iCue software would have to see the 2 seperate nodes as one in order to do this.
Well Dave, you've definitely done did it with this one. I was looking all over for someone to explain how to power a large amount of fans, rgb included. Thanks a bunch!
Check out Lian Li AL and SL fans
Excellent video, thank you so much. Best one I’ve found so far
This is one of the best explanation video I have ever seen keep it up (earned my sub) 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Dave, my man! Corsair should pay you handsomely for creating detailed yet simple to follow instructions on installing their products with/without their janky ass RGB ecosystem. Beer is on me my dude. Thank you so much! Keep doing awesome PC content like this. You've made the world a much better place for PC enthusiasts with your noble deeds.
🍻 thanks, working on more content in my spare time
@@DaveDoneIT You forgot to tell us something important sir! On you fan hub , there’s one connection that is for “ cpu_fan “ mine is red , yours is white I saw it. What do you do with this one? Do you plug your regular fan or the cpu fan ? It is very very very confusing. Apparently those hubs will only get reading by that connector supposed for cpu fan… help please
Couldn't have asked for a better explanation. This is exactly what I needed, thanks for the great video and help!
Very complete explanation and illustration of how to set-up Corsair fans from A to Z with all the different options! Even better than Corsair's own tutorials.
Really appreciate this since I've never built a computer yet and I've been having a hard time understanding and visualizing how to set up fans. Now I finally know just what I need to buy and that I won't be missing any headers to make it all work.
After consuming so much Computer building content over the years, this is the first time I've seen such a good explanation.
Thes videos are amazing! Thank you for sharing them with us all.
Thanks man I watched a ton of rgb controlle Videos but after I have seen your Video i understand
Finally found the Motherboard USB header splitter. That should fix my issue Thanks for the updated videos!
Thank you so much!!! I struggled thinking about wiring all the fans and now I exactly know what to do!! Thank you!
I Just buid my 1st pc and have no clue how to set up a fans hub RGB and PWM. So far the best video's explaining that crap 😝😝😝 very helpful . Explained slowly Like in 3rd grade 😂😂😂😂 excatly what i was looking for in months. Very helpfull and i would recomended to anyone 1st builders. Thanks do much
I don’t have Corsair 120s but you’ve helped me put together my Cooler Master Halo 120s in my build! Subbed
mate, u have no idea how much this has helpped, you made it so simple for me, i can make a pc up easy buy struggle like man with lgb set up
You explained this perfectly, even people who don't know computers will understand this. Saving a bunch of money by not getting the commander, thanks!
Thanks man, you helped a lot! Did not know what to do when I ran out of USB headers on my motherboard, great stuff!
Awesome video, definitely needed this a while back when figuring this all out. One thing to point out for use with iCue and transition effects and such, is to pay attention hooking up the RGB connector to the controller, to do it order you want the transitions to run. Otherwise they could be out of sync. E.I. cas has a rear fan, three top fans, three front fans. Make sure rear is in port #1, then first top closes to rear is #2, middle top #3, front top, #4, etc... then the effects will transition between fans as you expect. Hooking them up out of order can lead to some weird effects. :)
Man, thanks for taking your time and explain this than easy way!
This is the best video on fans I’ve ever watched extremely helpful
just received 9 LL 120's two days a go to make a total of 12 for my case...after doing some research i ordered a 10 fan hub...i found 1 fan splitter i had laying around...i figure i can run 11 fans with the hub and connect 1 fan to the motherboard...if not i can run the 2 fans from the motherboard...i have 2 USB headers that i will use for the RGB hubs....this video was a big help and will watch again just be the install...thanks and subbed ya...
the best video about fans wiring so far... subscribed!
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DUDE!!!! Like junu7933 said!!!. This has got to be the BEST explanation video for connecting these fans!! AWESOME JOB!! Its all clear now!!!! You rule.
Appreciate the effort. Really well explained using those visuals!
You deserve thousand of subscribers!!!
My iCue recognizes my Commander PRO, but nothing plugged into the Commander PRO's UBS port are recognized. Do you have any idea on what the problem might be?
Nice video ... there are many ways to do this and many tricks to get this done but this is probably the most common way to do it
Other ways include splitting the fan power to your psu and pwm/rpm to your mainboard (this is actually what that fan splitter does)
You might also have noticed that Corsair there USB connectors only use one of the 2 USB ports on your mainboard header (there are only 4 wires connected)
You are actually able to remove the wires from one of the connectors and add them to the other part of the connector so you will only need one USB header on your mainboard for both rgb nodes
This way you don’t need the internal USB hub
BTW if people are looking for an internal USB hub I would recommend the once from NZXT since those are in an enclosure
The only downside is that those are powered hubs and need to be connected to your PSU to function correctly
This is super helpful. I'm doing my first build and going to be using 7 fans and my fans are SP120 RGB Elites and they don't work with a commander pro apparently. Thanks
The best instruction video I have seen on this complicated setup. Thank you so much.
Excellent video:) Thank you very much. I was building my first PC and you help me a lot to solve my problem. Very clear explanation and amazing job:) Congrats and thanks a lot:)
Really well done. Im trying to build my first PC in my life and chose the 5000D Airflow. And i wanted to to alot there. I was really confused about how i get all powers and RGB connected... didnt know those big plugs where SATA ... i was worried my mainboard does not have enough SATA plugs.... but the SATA go into the powersupply directly which is kinda smart :D. Now i only need to figure out which mainboard im gonna need for my build.
One thing to note with picking out the MB is going to be usb3.0 and usb3.1 front panel headers (used for front/top usb ports on a case).
Most asus motherboards like the one i got come with just 1 of each. I believe most asrock boards are the same.
Gigabyte boards like the aorus master come with 2 usb3.0 and 1 usb3.1 headers on some of their boards.
For most cases this doesn't matter. My case happens to need 2 usb3.0 headers and 1 usb3.1 header to use all the front usb ports. So 2 of mine on the front dont work. But its a very small thing.
Any good board should do what you need. You might just run into stupid stuff like that. Its hard to plan for stuff like that tho because its so minor
Thanks for pointing out the AIO will control the lights connected to it. I thought for a sec I needed more then 1 rgb core to run all my fans. I have 5 plus the 3 for the radiator. Great video.
if you have a 3 fan rad (such as the cappelix) it should come with a commander core (which has 6 fan headers and 6 rgb headers). Just be sure to check an unboxing or install video of the one you got incase.
I should have checked your channel before asking my question, sorry mate. You already had a video explaining everything, thanks again.
haha, yeah i made this video based on a lot of the questions in the last video - good luck
I built a Frankenstein machine last year and couldn't figure out how to get the Corsair RGB hub to work with BeSilent Pro 900 's case controller hub.
Now I'm inspired to take it all apart and rewire it! It's very likely that I skipped putting in the RGB fans in sequence from 1 to 6.
very nice realy your explain corsair fan the best seen on youtube
YOU SAVED ME HOURS. I appreciate the video
what kind of moron would give this video a thumbs down? great work- super informative! thank you!
Thanks for this video. I just got mine in and it works flawlessly. This was just what I was looking for. Thank you!
Excellent! Wish I watched this before struggling with my first build 2 weeks ago😂
Best video I’ve seen, you’re someone how can explain. Thx a lot
Thanks you Appreciate the effort. Really well explained
Very nice and helpful video, especially the visual presentation it helps a lot.... Thank you 😊
I ordered rgb hub just now, I tried so many times even had a ticket with crossair their suggestion was me to buy commander xt, hope this works !
Thanks Bro! Your fan videos are amazing!! Build my computer and the fans were the part i hated most. Probably gonna go with the Commander Pro since it seems more clean and organize. You surely helped a lot!!
You forgot to tell us something important sir! On you fan hub , there’s one connection that is for “ cpu_fan “ mine is red , yours is white I saw it. What do you do with this one? Do you plug your regular fan or the cpu fan ? It is very very very confusing. Apparently those hubs will only get reading by that connector supposed for cpu fan… help please
Great video, must say that OSRS in the top right corner was distracting. xD
I like the way you explain step by step thank you
This is how i have mine all hooked up but i cant get them to sync like in the video
Beautifully explained. You're an amazing teacher my man.
Informative video. I realize that it's several years since it's been uploaded, especially since the newer Link system is now available, but I thought that I might mention a few things.
I would highly advise against plugging/unplugging fans to the fan header of the motherboard while the system is on. The same applies to plugging/unplugging devices to the internal USB headers. I understand that it obviously works as per the video, but doing such things is a quick way to potentially damage the hardware. Preferably the system should be off and unplugged. Yes, you can get away with doing it like this, but there is an inherent risk. Would not recommend.
My own personal system is using a Corsair AIO and a Commander Core XT in tandem, for a total of ten fans, just like in this video. The Corsair AIO is connected to six of them, and the XT handles the remaining four fans. Before I set it up like that I was using a bunch of splitters off random fan headers in a similar fashion to this video. Provided that your motherboard has two internal USB headers, and that you're already using one of those headers for a corsair AIO, just get an XT controller. You'll be able to run up to twelve fans between the AIO and the XT, both PWM speed control and RGB, under such circumstances. It's enabled me to ditch having to use multiple RGB hubs, with PWM wires all around the motherboard, and is overall a much simpler solution.
Additionally, I'd avoid splitters for PWM fans altogether, as there can often be a variance in speed, even between models of the exact same kind of fan. The last thing that you'd want is for two or more fans to be connected to the same speed control, as one fan might spin faster or slower than the other, which can potentially create odd or otherwise annoying acoustical noise. It's preferable to be able to control each fan individually. Also, there are unofficial RGB splitters available for these kind of Corsair fans, but there are limitations. First is that the same RGB signal will be sent to both fans, which can affect various RGB animated effects. The second issue with such RGB splitters is that it must be plugged into the last RGB port in the series. For example, if a RGB splitter is used on port 4, the signal will not reach ports 5 and 6. The splitter needs to be the last in the chain, as the signal will not continue past it.
I understand that not every system build has the same options available, but it's all just something to keep in mind if you're going for a completely Corsair RGB fan setup, or something similar.
very good video and good powerpoints to illustrate the point better
Really helpful video! I am wondering what temps are you getting? And what configuration do you have with intakes and exhausts?
Intake fans are on the bottom and side, exhaust fans are on the top and rear. This setup seems to work good. Would be better if I had a 360mm rad on top instead of the 240.
Under normal usage my CPU temps are - 45-50c (and the fans are set to the quiet profile)
I ran a CPU stress test temp (with cpuz and the fans at max speed) - hit a max temp of 75c
A second CPU stress test temp (cpuz with the fans at 60% speed - much quieter) - and it hit 78c
GPU temp is usually around 62c when gaming
@@DaveDoneIT Alight, was thinking about buying one of these. Thanks for your reply!
Amazing video and a decent explanation! Immediately subscribed!
However, I do have a question: In the last part where you are explaining that the fans on the AiO are running on their "own system" (which makes sense to me as i am currently running an similiar AiO), how is the wiring for those two fans, so they sync colors with the 10 "case-fans". I am sorry if i a missed that out/overheard in the video!
Did you simply plug the RGB-Connection of those two AiO-Fans to the HUB/RGB System the other fans are connected to or is it a Software thing, as Corsairs iCUE happens to also manage your whole "system" (i am assuming).
Answer is greatly appreciated,
thanks!
Icue can take care of it if you pick a lighting link profile. or if you have room on the other rgb controllers you can plug the rgb of those fans into those controllers instead of into the AIO ports
THANKS HELPED ALOT ♥️
Nice video very imformative, but after watching all the wiring it made me want the commander pro even more
haha, the commander pro makes things a bit easier when you start getting past 6 fans
Really good job of explaining man ! :)
Thank you so much for making this. Awesome tutorial.
A note on the USB headers. Each header on the MB supports two ports. So if your MB has two USB2 headers, you technically have 4 ports. The problem comes into play when you plug in one of these Corsair devices because each device takes the entire header so you are losing a usb port that's perfectly usable. You can purchase pins that go into that unused port and you can then plug in another one of these Corsair devices without having to use a usb splitter hub. That device you have there is a hub. it's not a clean solution and those things are buggy at best. Just know that each MB header has two USB ports on it!
where did you get that open air case, looks pretty cool
Awesome video! Wondering, how do you control the fan speed when you use Corsair RGB LED Fan Hub Controller?
if you plug the fans into motherboard fan headers you can either use motherboard software (if available) or just set up the fan curves in bios.
If you use something like a commander pro or commander core then its done in ICUE.
Good video! I was wondering how to do this with Corsair fans.
Still think im gonna go with Lian Li's SL or AL fans, since insted of 6 wires pr 3 fans u get only 2 wires. and the controller they come with can control 16 fans.
Incredible video thank you for the detailed info!
awesome video!! thank you! this helped me loads. why do case makers not put fan power/rgb hubs in them as standard??
Greatly appreciated dude. A ton actually!
Good explanatory video, a question: Does using an adapter to connect two coolers in one port on the motherboard not overload it?
Thank you so much I understand why the rgb on my 4000x isn’t working now and what I need to do to fix it
Very nice info. Thank you. Keep it up be blessed!
Thank you so much for this information🙏
Great video! Helped a lot! Thanks!
Great work man! Appreciate it!
Great video! Do we need to connext fan hab to power supply or to motherboard? I have 4pin fans, wondering where should I plug the Sata connector in
Thank you for the excellent presentation!
And, although it's a nice explanation, the most important factor hasn't been mentioned or told if it's possible. Are those fans now daisy chained? So people can run Rotary Stack, Infinity or Rainbow Channel in succession. I wished that Corsair, if a user has more then 1 3-pack set, that he can link them in the software and designate which of the huds is the starting point.
I did try this a while back:
icue can do the patters such as infinity across multiple devices. For example I had 2 node cores (6 fans on core 1 - 4 fans on core 2), the AIO pump header, 2 RAM sticks, and my motherboard was linked up with icue).
To get it to work across the devices I believe you have to use lighting link and pick the effect. Then in icue devices it will start with the furthest to the left and work its way right. So say core 1 was the first device. It would go core1fan1,core1fan2..... then to core2fan1,core2fan2..... then to RAM stick 1, RAM stick 2, AIO pump header, motherboard RGB headers.... then loop.
One annyoing issue i ran into was the effect would take forever to make it through the motherboard rgb (and the motherboard rgb such as logos lighting up and stuff you can hardly see, so it seems like the rgb just turns off). So i unlinked the motherboard from icue.
Also i couldnt figure out how to get the effect to go through just select devices because lighting link auto sets to all devices. There is probably a way, i just didnt mess around with it too much and im not home to test at the moment
Great video, helped me a lot. Thanks
Can you make a video on how to install 9+ fans with the Elite Capellix ?
The elite capellix comes with a commander core (6 rgb ports and 6 fan power headers). so you could power and do rgb for 6 fans with that. The other 3 fans would get power from the MB fan headers and rgb would be done using the supplied rgb controller that comes with the fan packs (node core, lighting node pro, or which ever comes with the fan types you got). If you join the discord server i think i already have a couple diagrams made for the elite capellix on there that I could send you
@@DaveDoneIT Thank you for your video I wanted to have your help because I have a corsair h150i capellix elite and I would like to add 10 Ql 120 I need the pro order or I can connect them on the order deliver with the capelix please thank you in advance
@@jean-pierrelequeux5701 I think all the capellix elites come with the commander core (6 rgb and 6 fan headers on it). So then the other 4 fans (assuming you got a 2 or 3 pack of fans - they each come with an rgb controller) will connect to one of the supplied rgb controller with the fan packs.
power would just be 4 fans to the motherboard system fan headers and 6 to the commander core.
I wouldn't get the commander pro with your setup
@@DaveDoneIT Thank you for the information another question if I have a commander core with the commander pro with 1 lighting node core I have seen that I know how to connect 6 rgb on the commander core?
@@jean-pierrelequeux5701 the fans should just plug directly into the commander core for power and rgb for 6 fans. Then the commander core plugs into the MB usb2.0 header.
Can you do a video with the commander core
I want to get one with my next build. I like it a little more than the commander pro. it has 6 fan headers and 6 rgb headers so it cuts down on some of the wiring/space needed
@@DaveDoneIT Yea I’m also going to build my pc with 4 Corsair fans and 2 fans from the h100i capellix so I want to follow the way you do it because your vids are very good and detailed
@@BadPineappleBad that should be an easy setup. All 6 fans will plug into the commander core for rgb and power. it has 6 rgb ports and 6 power ports so they will all be used.
Then the AIO pump will have a wire that attaches to the commander core
and the commander core will plug into the motherboard
and the power supply will plug into the commander core
@@DaveDoneIT thank you 🙂
Very informative video thank you
I’ve seen someone connect the three fans together to each other and the last fan connect to the mother board that way don’t need a fan splitter
The 2 fan splitter is not available anymore.. do you have an other link/product maybe?
where do i buy the lighting node core? i cant seem to find it on the corsair website
i dont think they sell it on its own. id reccomend a commander core, it has 6 rgb ports and 6 power ports
thanks for the video! What do you think is the best way to control the fan speeds because mine are running at max?
How do you have them wired up? Direct to the MB fan headers or a fan hub?
well detailed vid thx bro
Awesome video. Thank you very much.
Is it easier to setup with the commander pro way or this way for a first time PC builder.?
depends how many fans you got. Id recommend the commander core over the pro for most people at this point. it has 6 fan rgb headers and 6 power headers (so full control of 6 fans both rgb and fan power). Its also cheaper than the pro. Otherwise the commander pro is probably easier than the methods in this video, just cost more
I will try to connect the corsair fans to another rgb hub (Y) because i dont have lighting hub but i have another rgb hub
Hi, cool video :)
I have a question: is it possible to create a running effect from the first fan to the center fan? so across the board with 2 commander node?
sorry for my english, is the google translator :)
yeah you could get that working i think. The effects usually start on one of the nodes and work through all the fans on that, then move to the next node and work though all of the fans, then cycle back
@@DaveDoneIT First a big thank you for your quick answer :) but you haven't tested it yet, such an effect over 10 fans? I'll add a vid so you know what I mean: ruclips.net/video/Xg04lS7_ikg/видео.html
at 0:52 I meant something like that.
Unfortunately, I don't find a video or instruction like that :( that keeps me from buying. Have a nice day
Is there any disadvantage to bypassing the Commander Pro? Is iCUE still able to control all the lights?