HOW TO Install Corsair RGB Fans with Lighting Node Core (10+ Fans)
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- A quick video on how I wired up 10 corsair QL120 fans in my Lian Li O11 XL using the lighting node core and commander pro. Parts listed in the description below
Checkout my video on how to wire it up without a commander pro: • HOW TO wire 10+ corsai...
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In this video I powered 2 of the fans up using the Corsair AIO cpu cooler. You can also use the cooler for 2 RGB slots for those fans. So if you have a setup with 8 fans total, you can get away with only using 1 lighting node core (LNC). 6 fans will go to the LNC for RGB and 2 fans will go to the AIO cpu cooler. Then 6 fans will go to the commander pro for power and the other 2 will go to the AIO cpu cooler for power.
Once you go past 8 fans is when you will need to start adding more hardware such as the second LNC.
Then when you go past 12 fans things will get a bit more tricky. You can only power 12 fans (with fan splitters on each port) on a commander pro (CP). So you will need to start powering any additional fans with the MB fan headers or a second CP. Then RGB wise, you will need a 3rd LNC. this can get pluged into a new CP or into the motherboard if you have any open USB headers. If you need more USB headers you can get a USB header hub for fairly cheap.
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0:00 - Intro
0:17 - All Parts
2:15 - Power Wiring
5:27 - RGB Wiring
7:40 - Power Diagrams
8:59 - RGB Diagrams
9:50 - iCUE Overview
13:00 - Wrap Up 
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The most detailed to the point explanation on the net for the Corsair Lighting system. Thanks a lot !
Thanks 👊👊
Dave Done Did It i i want to hook up 10 fans in my o11 XL do i need a commander pro ?
@@shaf010._ not necessarily - might make things easier but you could:
Power all the fans via the MB fan headers. Using splitters as needed depending on how many fan headers your board has. Or just get a pwm fan hub repeater. Lots of them can do 6-8 fans on 1 motherboard header for way cheaper than the commander pro. They will just require a sata power connection like the CoPro.
Then rgb wise instead of plugging into the CoPro usb headers, plug into the MB directly (and get usb 2.0 splitters if you need more 2.0 ports).
Hi there, I have a Gigabyte motherboard, will I be able to change the colour through the Fusion 2.0 app in stead which would match with all colours to motherboard and rams? I have the same Rams as yours.
@@tikkoy8396 if you have Corsair fans you need the ICue software. They’ve made many improvements and you can use hex codes to get accurate colors and if they’re slightly off it’s easy to just tweak the sliders
Holy crap this is exactly what I needed! As someone who wants to build his first gaming pc with 12 fans, I felt intimidated with the fans but this video will help a ton. Thanks you so much!
Honestly, you couldn't have done a better job on explaining this, the video and information is perfect, no BS, straight to the point. 10/10
Hi Dave. Newb here. This by far is one of the best, if not THE best video on the Commander Pro. Not only the detailed explanation, but the visual installation of the step by step using all components was for me, fantastic. I will be swapping cases shortly with basically the same setup as shown. You made it look too easy and the diagram flowchart was icing on the cake. Thanks..........
Amazing man. You just saved me from such a headache for someone that’s not a computer builder pro. You made this process so easy to understand. Thank you
This is BY FAR the most detailed video regarding this setup. Definitely super helpful! Thanks a lot!
THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ON RUclips FOR FAN INSTALMENT. should be linked to retailers I spent months putting this off because I didn't understand how it all worked. now i can confidently place my order and install my fans. 🙏 Thank you
I installed my 9 LL120 fans today and I’m so happy I stumbled upon this video. Man.. this is seriously the only video tutorial about 9+ Corsair fans installation worth watching, the way all connections are done is clever and for a 9 set of fans you just need x2 3-fans kits with the lightning node pro and then buy the 3 fans left separately to save money, every other video on RUclips they buy 3 kits and that’s a waste. Also I like the fact that you used fan splitters, using this method I can still take advantage of Commander Pro’s smart fan control. Corsair should hire you, really..
Looked everywhere on how to hook up 10 fans. Thanks a million. Also this is the best video I have seen on how to use the commander pro and lighting node.
No problem 👍
Hi there, I have a Gigabyte motherboard, will I be able to change the colour through the Fusion 2.0 app in stead which would match with all colours to motherboard and rams? I have the same Rams as yours.
can some one call me the name of the case ?
I have my commander pro explode on me 2 time when connect more than8-10 fan just keep that in mind luckily mine is rma able . so i ask corsair support on this and Corsair said you can use splitter but no more than 8 fan or you might damage commander pro in future.
@@tikkoy8396 RGB fusion is a really shitty RGB software. Next time go for Asus for aura sync. Or you can use Singal RGB
Glad I found your video! I was just placing an order for a bunch of QL fans and wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything. Added a commander pro to my order because of this ❤️
Super organized. Great illustrations. A clear, straightforward explanation without silliness. Thanks for all your effort.
Thanks for all the details, I'm doing my first build and you just saved my life with your in depth explanations, unlike most of the videos out there just overlooking that part
That was an incredible tutorial, I have seen a lot of these and usually I have more questions than answers. Thanks for the awesome video that had no fluff or drama.
Best tutorial video to date! I needed this back in January and I would've saved so much time.
Perfectly clear explanation, even for the dummies like me 😬
Theres no way i would’ve understood this if i hadnt seen this video, much love bro
you sir are the best. i have a node core with 6 fans need to add 1 more. i watched a dozen videos, read a few articles and reddit posts, and even asked for help in some communities. thanks to your video i simply got a splitter and repurposed the lightning node that came with my case. everything works just perfect.
I followed this, step by step, and it worked perfectly. The build is done, in part to you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Wow, not only is this the exactly what I was looking for to help with fan assembly, but it's also the case I'm getting. Thanks RUclips algorithm.
Thank you for this, wired 9 fans using your instructions and couldn't have been more pleased with the results!
Absolutely the most awesome & BEST walkthrough of Commander Pro I've ever seen.... & man let tell you I've seen em all. Your a legend mate, thank you so much, will be coming back to revisit when I reconfigure my fan set up with my CP. Beautiful work! 👌
Absolutely amazing demonstration video. I loved the step by step explanation, as well as the diagram which made everything super clear. Keep up the great work!
It’s been 84 years....that ive been waiting for a video like this
84 years
I’m getting ready to purchase Corsair fans and wanted to know exactly what I needed to get everything up and going. This video is the only video I’ve been able to find that shows you exactly what to do and how to do it. Thanks for doing this!
Doing my first build and this video almost made me cry for joy. Thank you for the amazing step by step tutorial!
Massively helpful mate! Really really enjoyed this video, actually seeing the cable set up, then having an illustrated diagram after was amazing! Keep up the good work :)
This vid needs more views. I spent all week looking at vids explaining how to install and prep and nothing comes close. Bro you're the best thank you soooo much. This really helped and broke it down!. Subscribed and liked!
Thanks!!
THANK YOU!!! You've answered all my questions that no other vid has been able to.
This is the absolute PERFECT video I was looking for to wire my 7000D, 12 - 120mm! You’re a godsend dude. Thanks so much!
Thankfully a person that explains this well!
Thank you so much!
Hi Dave, this was a fantastic video, I spend a whole day yesterday searching for how to do this and had given up, today I came on and your video was there waiting for me, you have made this is such a slow and methodical way that even a computer noob like me can understand, I just wanted to say thank you, you will be getting a sub from me for this video alone. I look forward to having a look through your other videos.
Thank you for making my life and everyone else's life easier with this video. The Diagrams are what made this video stand out from everyone else. Thank you so much!🙏
Been building pcs since Athlon 64fx and this is my first foray into rgb and boy vanity sure comes with a lot of extra cables. Excellent guide; building a very similar set up and this was the most detailed explanation of a couple of key questions I had. Many thanks.
Thanks, Dave. This is the most detailed and informative video I've found to "baby step" one through the setup. And now that signalRGB by Whirlwind FX gives you the ability to run all of your RGB through one platform (bye-bye iCue, Razer chroma, etc.), this part of life got that much easier!! P.S. Still use iCue for fan speeds.
Thanks for the great tutorial. This is the main thing that has been confusing me about the new build I'm planning.
Right? Super helpful!
Yes 👍 agree with you
Same!
can some one call me the name of the case ?
Seriously great, I could not understand how this would all work looking at the manufacturer's stuff. Thanks a ton.
got corsair 360 aio with bunch of fans from a friend and been trying to figure out all the wirings correctly without damaging anything. Your video helped understand it. clear awesome video. subscribed.
This is Such a great tutorial. I built my first PC last week and just left the case RGB fans becuase I wasn’t confident enough with all the rgb stuff but this video makes it look easy
can some one call me the name of the case ?
@@badabenz9298 Lian Li Dynamic
I rarely leave comments on videos - but I really this really deserves acknowledgement.
I loved the 'out of case' explanation and connection demonstration and then let out an impressed laugh when you pulled up the 2D chart/map to reiterate the overall setup and connections!
This answered all my questions. I dropped a like and subscribe as thanks :)
Ayy, thanks for the support!
can some one call me the name of the case ?
@DaveDoneIT can i use the commander core xt?
Thanks for the video!! Just did my first build and I know I couldn’t have done this lighting thing without your video. Very much appreciate you.
Very in-depth explanation of the Corsair RGB fans with Commander Pro and Lighting Node Core. 10/10
Wow bro, you're an absolute legend! That diagram was so on point 😁👌🏼 Never stop educating and making RUclips videos!
thanks for the support!
Thank you doing very similar build now and this has greatly helped. I found my light nodes are different however this vid is exactly what I was looking for
Thank you for this video. Finally an explanation and demonstration that I can follow properly. Just got a 5000D case and this knowledge will help immensely with my build.
Dave Done Did it again! Thanks for this straightforward and clear explanation. I watched 3 videos before your video and this was the best one out of them.
Outstanding. I have it figured out now but could have really used this before a few Corsair builds. It is really a confusing setup. The cable Managment is truly a nightmare but I keep going back to Corsair. It’s likely already in the comments but if anyone is wondering you can connect up to 6 rgb strips to each rgb port (for up to 12 total). Obviously they must me Corsair strips.
can some one call me the name of the case ?
Exactly what I was looking for. THANK YOU!
can some one call me the name of the case ?
This was the video I was looking for. Really thorough and detailed video for visual learners. Thanks so much for sharing this!
That was extremely helpful, most other Techtubers talk super fast and feels like they only want to market the product versus showing usability. Thanks.
thanks! glad it helped
This is the best video I’ve ever seen you explained it so well my guy you get a sub a like and notification 🔥❤️
😃
Can't thank you enough. This video's been a huge help.
Glad it helped!
can some one call me the name of the case ?
@@badabenz9298 I believe it's this one.
lian-li.com/product/pc-o11-dynamic/
Really helpful video!
I liked very much how you explained everything about the connections and the software.
Thanks a lot for the effort !!
I could not find any other video that explains this much about the connections.
Thank you so much for this video! I’m building my first PC and really want to get the Corsair fans but have been worried about how complicated it might be. After watching this I now feel confident in getting them. Thank you!!
You are legendary!! This video helps me a lot.
thanks bud great tutorial saved me from headaches
Finally - a very detailed explanation of the Corsair LED system. Thanks for taking the time to produce this video.
Finally a video that answers all my questions on wiring up the fans (After looking at countless reddit posts😑). Thanks man!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is what I needed to know. You did a great job. Sooooooooooo appreciated.
Thanks! Just out here giving the people what they want 🤣
Holy shit thanks so much for this video, I learnt so much today. Was planning to install more rgb fan but have no idea how.
can some one call me the name of the case ?
@@badabenz9298 The one in the video is Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL (big version), there’s also a smaller version which is the Lian Li O11 Dynamic non-XL. Recently, Lian Li has released another smaller smaller version which is the Lian Li O11 Dynamic mini.
I was lucky enough that my case came with a fan hub that has 6 headers in the back of my case. That is connected straight to the commander pro. I am at 9 fans right now and it's wired exactly as you have shown. Great video, super explanation.
Thanks very much, best explanation of this process that I came across by far! The part where you mentioned that they are daisy chained was what solved my issue. I had 4 fans that were 3 mb wall intakes and a rear exhaust that weren't cooperating. I could not for the life of me figure out why (first rgb build ever) and I watched about half a dozen other videos which neglected to mention this very minor but important aspect. People like myself who tend to toss the manual in the recycling and just go for it often get tripped up on the little things that experts tend to think everyone already knows. Thanks again, you just saved me taking a computer in to a service center just for help getting my rgb to work hahaha. ❤️
i learned everything i need to know from this video the best one on youtube.
Thanks!! 👊👊
can some one call me the name of the case ?
ok this is the most clear explanation on youtube.
also, wtf corsair, couldn't they do something about the cable hell? like how lian li did?
The dogs bollox of tutorials, excellent vid and description of hardware hook up and functions. Laying the hardware out on the desk instead of in situ made it a lot easier to understand. Thanks.
Thank you for finally being someone that puts out a coherent video on how to do this!
You're best!!!
This vid helped me to handle this!
can some one call me the name of the case ?
This is the exact theme I’m going
The most helpful guide for 10+ fans hands down! Thank you!
So far this is the most detailed video about the Commander pro + lighting node installation.
Checkout my video on how to wire it up without a commander pro: ruclips.net/video/ECDyNCZFEo0/видео.html&t
The commander pro (CoPro) isn't necessary. See below on how to bypass using the CoPro.
The gist:
FOR POWER: Instead of plugging each fan into ports 1-6 on the CoPro you could plug the fans into the motherboard fan headers directly (it will just depend on how many fan headers your MB has. Then you could add the same fan splitters to each header as needed. I would still stick with only 2 fans per header). You could also get something like this: - This will plug into one fan header on the MB and control upto 8 fans *ALL 8 fans will go the same speed with this setup*.
The big difference here is: the commander pro will allow you to change the speed of the fans in the iCUE software. If you use the MB headers, you will do speed control in BIOS. Both are easy.
FOR RGB CONTROL: Instead of plugging the lighting node core (LNC) into the CoPro. You can plug it directly into the MB. Most MBs seem to have 2 usb2.0 headers. If you dont have enough usb 2.0 headers you can get something like this: to get additional usb2.0 headers).
No difference here in terms of performance. The LNC will show up in iCUE and work just like it does on the CoPro.
The CoPro benifits are that it kind of makes things easier to wire and has some extra features you may want. Fan control without going into BIOS. You can add LED strips to it down the road. You can add temperature probes to it and place them around the case. But its not necessary to get the CoPro. Just make sure you will have enough usb 2.0 headers (or get a splitter) and make sure you will have enough fan headers on your motherboard (and add fan splitters as needed).
If you are using 6 fans or less, I would skip the CoPro for sure. Wire up the 6 fans to the LNC (or rgb hub depending on what comes with your fans). Plug that into the MB for rgb control. Then for power, use the MB fan headers. Once you pass 6 fans - that means 2 LNCs/rgb hubs and more fan splitters - then it up to you and likely the current CoPro price if you want to get the CoPro or the USB2.0 splitter and extra fan splitters.
Thanks for this update. I think this is the route I'm going to take. The commander pro is $105 AUD!
@@veilside33 yeah this is just as easy and can be a good bit cheaper depending on the current CoPro price. Good luck!
i wanna know if i plug non corsair fan into fan header on the commander pro will i be able to use it to control pwm or it need to be corsair fan only? (just fan header not the rgb)
@@TakaoRangerz yeah, you can control fan power/speed of non corsair fans.
Just like you said, corsair has its own rgb connections other fans dont use.
@@DaveDoneIT thank for reply...i quess i can buy commander pro safety for pwn first while waiting for Ebay Commander pro hack cable for non corsair rgb fan deliver to my country
Well done on this every other video I have seen was a mess. Your diagrams are probably more useful than Corsair’s 😂
Fantastic "How to"! Very thorough and even went into iCue software briefly too. Kudos on taming that wire mess!
This was exactly what I needed! I am building a 9 fan build in that exact same case next week. I already have all the same parts you used excepting a different model Corsair AIO. Everything has been waiting in my workshop for the case to be delivered. For the last week I have been very nervous about doing this super RGB build since I have never done one before and I had not yet found a good guide to help. After watching (and liking, subscribing to your channel and bookmarking the video) I feel confident that I can get this done.
How did it go?
This shows how genius Lian Li is with their fan system that uses one set of cables for 1 set of fans. Instead of 6 cables for a set of three fans you just slide the fans onto each other, and connect the power module to one of them. They might be effin expensive but thats expected for something that still innovative. I look forward to other companies making changes to their designs and making similar or better fan systems.
@4:20 "let me clean this up and ill be right back" just zooms out on camera LOL....However nice video really broke everything down on how to plug everything in.
in my mind i was making it soooo much cleaner 🤣
Thank you for this. Installing the fans was probably the most intimidating part of my build.
I'm a first-time builder... and damnnn!! That's what I was looking for, a perfect explanation, all pretty much detailed. Thanks!
This video is fantastic you did great job ..I do have one question if you can please help me. The AIO Platinum cooler has (2) LL120 Fans and I would like to run those with (6) QL120 case fans. Is it all compatible ? Thank you kind sir.
Yeah it will all go together the same. I would probably put the 2 LL fans on the AIO rgb/power connectors vs the node/commander.
This way those 2 fans as separated on icue from the rest.
If you plug QL and LL into the node core. The nodes assume all fans are the same so QL - which have 2 sides of rgb (front and back). The LL only has front. So if you try patterns it gets kinda messed up with the LLs because it thinks it has 2 sides.
If you are going for a static color it doesn't matter how you hook it up, as you will just set each led color anyway.
"Let me clean this up and we'll be right back..."
*CONTINUES TO HAVE JUMBLED MESS OF WIRES*
Jokes aside great video! Helped me understand this so much more!!!
can some one call me the name of the case ?
THANK YOU. This is the only tutorial I've seen on RUclips/Internet at large that shows a node core chained to a Commander Pro via USB like this. All the other ones show connecting RGB hubs to RGB 1, which I can't do with my node core, since it has a hard-wired USB 2.0 cable.
The best installation video Ive seen. Pretty straight forward but detailed. Subbed.
The new Lian Li UNI fans can get rid of ALL that cable mess and you only need one small controller for everything!!
Omg tell me more about that
they have horrible lighting tho imo :/
@@Pamysia yeah, I finally will get QL 120 instead.
The rgb is disgusting tho
I've got 9. Cable management was a dick. But it's ok.
So did you use the commander pro and two of the other things?
@@v.ncn.t3901 commander pro took 6 fans, my h150ixt aio took the other 3. And 2 rgb hubs in the pro for lighting.
@@timtaylor7132 ahh i see, i guess i should check if my Nzxt X73 as any fan connectors bc then i dont have to buy any splitters
@@v.ncn.t3901 my aio had 3 independent connections for fans.
@@timtaylor7132 and the commander pro was just for synchronizing all corsair parts and to have a fan hub?
This is the BEST explanation yet! Also cable management is to die for!
This is easily the best video explaining the process. I now know I can do it with very little issues.
The best explanation of its kind that I have been able to find. Thank you so much and well done!
Great video outlining how to do this right. Related, this is the best sales video for getting Lian Li's Uni fans.
Thanks for taking your PC fans apart for this tutorial. Just what I needed before my build.
Wow… cannot express how badly I needed this deep dive tutorial. THANK YOU!
Best tutorial I’ve seen on RUclips. Nice work. Helped me out a lot.
Thanks for the video! I was searching for a video like this for months!
Thank you for this video. This is the most helpful video on how to wire Corsair fans I've been able to find.
You filled in a lot of blanks for me. This is hands down the best tutorial on RUclips for this topic ever!!!
I've built a lot of computers at this point but this is my first venture into RGB... Great video! In I go!
THANK YOU! This is the best video I have found on how to handle the mess that is RGB.
This is the most detailed explanation with diagram. Love it. Thank you Dave
I totally agree with a lot of people in the comments, your explanation is so simple and so straight to the point and it’s so helpful! I didn’t understand this at all before now I totally get it, I wish tech RUclipsrs would get to the point more, like seriously we don’t need a 20 minute explanation on what you should buy and what you shouldn’t buy, just talk about what is in the title!!!
After watching your video. I’m ready to pull the trigger and finish my build. Thank you for the detailed explanation!!
This helped me figure out where my miss was, thanks. The simple layout and diagrams were perfect.
Thank you so much for this detailed video!
It prepared me for my build? And build with confidence my Rgb rig.
Keep going !
THANK YOU! I was always a bit intimidated about using RGB fans due to the nightmare of hooking everything up correctly, but your tutorial is just amazing 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Working on a how to for adding non corsair rgb to the mix (like case led strips or the lian li strimmer 24 pin rgb cable) hope to have it done in a week or so