Using multiple Corsair RGB controllers to control more than 6 fans in iCUE

[@St4rTr3v1Ut10n]

No joke I ended up subbing because I invariably find myself coming back to this channel when looking for more in-depth information about Corsair's products. You're doing their work for them. Like still to this day I have no idea what the "ID Header" does on the Core XT, and searching on Corsair's own website yields NO information on it. Crazy.

[@BigPanda096]

This guy has quickly become one of my favorite, information is great, very digestible. Doesn't use a lot of filler words, is concise. The professionalism is just oozing out if this video and its so helpful. This is basically a full course. Definitely subscribing. Just amazed. Incredbile work

[@Strifethor]

I'm a bit confused still. Are you daisy chaining the Commander Core into the Commander Core XT in order to have full control over all the fans, pump, and LCD?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Strifethor, Yes, you can certainly daisy chain the CORE into the CORE XT's USB pigtail, but is not required to do that. The only reason to do that is that it's an available USB header. iCUE doesn't depend on these being daisy chained like this. As long as the two controllers make a USB connection to the system, it will work fine and you will be able to control all your fans, pumps and LCD. You could use two motherboard USB headers, or a powered USB hub and get the same results. The CORE XT's USB pigtail is just convenient. I hope that makes sense, great question. Thanks for watching!!!

[@GlitchMonki]

These videos are SOOO informative, i appreciate the work you put into your videos. I feel WAY more confident in setting up my RGB fans

[@HardwareArtisan]

Thank you MonkiJuan! I am so happy you have found them useful! Have tons of fun setting up your RGB fans! Thanks for your feedback and for watching some videos!

[@davidw6150]

Great video! I seriously cannot tell you how much this video helped me trying to get my 7 fan setup. Bought the AIO so I had the core for 6 fans and just couldn’t get everything working smoothly. This video helped immensely.

[@JamesLenane]

Handy information it still amazes me how Corsair don't explain this set up better as it's a solution that many are looking for ✌️

[@HardwareArtisan]

Thanks James Lenane, I couldn't agree more! I'm happy you found the video helpful, thanks for the feedback and for watching!!!

[@anthonystyles]

Great job! Adding 12 fans and was having an issue figuring this out. Thanks for the breakdown.

[@dlmckenz]

Just got myself a 7000X case, and swapped out all the provided fans for LL120s (8 total), with four LL140s (3 on the AIO, 1 rear) for uniform lighting. This video is so incredibly informative to get that wiring nightmare sorted out with with two controllers, thank you. I'm going to take my time with assembly to try my best to get everything right the first time.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Dustin McKenzie, that sounds like an awesome build for sure! Ll120 and LL140 are still my favorite fans, although there are many cool fans out there. I'm happy you found this video helpful, that makes it worth putting together. Take your time with it, make it look awesome and most important, have fun with it!!! Let me know how it works out for you!!! Thanks for the support!!!

[@darndarndarn]

this video is so awesome, this whole set of commands, lightning nodes, etc. its so confusing, thanks a ton!

[@itchiee]

This is the hell I find myself in this weekend! Thanks! :)

[@HardwareArtisan]

I totally get that!! I've been there...I'm wishing you much success and don't forget to have fun, let me know how it works out!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@luis_villalobos]

You just made my life easier so much information that corsair doesn't even provide! Suscribed!

[@RDavis_1911]

Perfect !!! Please keep making these informative videos. Old timer here just getting back into my first build in over 10yrs. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MattsSaltwaterFishing]

Thanks for the very informative video! I recently upgraded from an i5 2500k w/ air cooling to an i7 12700k w/ the Corsair H100i Elite Capellix and bought a 3 pack of the LL120s. I was debating on adding 2 more LL140s and was trying to figure out where I would hook up the 7th fan to, this video set my mind at ease.

[@GiSWiG]

As some one who just did a build with 10 Corsair QL which included two XTs and the Commander Core and way too many fan cables (10x2=20), I'm far happier with 10 Lian Li AL120s. I still have the Commander Core from the H150i but I now only have ONE fan controller and eight fan cables, three cables going to the mobo AND I was able to put my HDD cage back in because I had an 8TB HDD to install. I had to remove it to fit the controllers. It took so many hours of cable management and figuring out how to best connect the controllers. I also saved $220 after returning all the corsair stuff; $520 for the corsair, $300 for the Lian Li. And the Lian Lis look so much nicer. Sure I don't have as much glow from the side light rings on the QLs but when looking at the finished job, I could not ignore all the dead spots of the Corsair fans (LLs do it too but not as much). The Lian Lis have a steady glow and I'm not distracted by the LEDs under the fan. They also get pretty bright. Lian Lis also work with Signal RGB. And the specs of the AL120s are so much better. And "visor", what Lian Li calls "scan" works across all sets. No I'm not a Lian Li salesman, maybe a fan boy now, but do check them out for you next build. There is more that they can do. They really solve all the gripes I have with the Corsairs.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi GiSWiG, Thanks for the excellent insight on your experiences with Lian Li AL120's and the Corsair Fans. All are very valid points. I have a set of al120 fans here, but i've never done a build with them, perhaps i'll do a comparison video. I have used some Lian Li components in the past, mainly the Strimer series power cables.....Simply Amazing!!! I've no doubt the AL120 fans will hold up to the same standard as those cables. I've always liked Corsair, but I have no affiliation with them and will totally check out some AL120 Fans and their ecosystem. Thanks for taking the time to bring us some new insights!! And thanks for watching!

[@GiSWiG]

@@HardwareArtisan I should mention some cons but really only after having used the Corsair fans. You don't have the ability to layer effects like in iCUE. You can't create a solid color base layer and then add a spiral layer on top of that and in the case of QL and LL fans, you don't have the control of the outer ring. But I really don't have time to deal with all that. Regardless of Corsair or Lian Li, SignalRGB can do some great lighting effects easily. With the ALs, I can pass control of the lighting to the motherboard with the flip of a switch, literally. I haven't played around with it yet but I think I can use the ASUS Aurora Creator and control the fans that way. I don't think the software will tie in my EVGA GPU like SignalRGB. I also now have 2 8TB HDDs installed, something that I just didn't have the room for with all the Corsair control boxes. And something else that just I just experienced, I removed the tray with three ALs on it by disconnecting ONE cable, slid the tray with three fans attached completely out of the case with no cables attached. Now will Corsair do the same thing with future fans? Probably, unless the concept is patented by Lian Li, which I don't think they can? IDK. If you ever do a review, be sure to bring those points up.

[@Blash1]

@@GiSWiG I’m having trouble to decide bt lían li uní or Corsair ll, where did you buy the corsairs from and can you return them just because you didn’t like it?

[@GiSWiG]

@@Blash1 I got the Corsairs at Best buy because they were on sale but returning to BB is much easier, even on-line orders. I don't know if they have the Lian Li's but you can get those on Amazon. Now of course, you can get the Lian Li Infinity fans so now you have side illumination. Really, if you pay attention to YT reviews of the fans that have high quality cameras (no offense Hardware Artisan) you can see how well the light diffuses in both fans. I think you'll like the Lian Li's. They can be controlled by their included fan hub or can be passed through from the motherboard. The Corsairs are not bad, just didn't work well for me, especially with the now 13 AL 120 fans in my case (excessive?). Its a total of 10 cables for those. 13 Corsair fans would be 26 cables.

[@spoonvalleyracing]

Great vid, I'm currently building a Corsair 1000D with 21 QL fans so these types of vids are perfect!!

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Joakim Augustsson, I am super happy you found it helpful! 21 QL fans!?.....Amazing stuff! That's a cool case, I haven't worked with it, but it would definitely would be fun to do a build in that. This video seems like small potatoes when were talking 21 fans. But, it's just expanding on these same ideas. I wish you great success with the 1000D and let me know how it goes if and when you think about it. Thanks for watching!

[@gregNFL]

I need to look at that case. You could light up a runway at the airport with that.

[@hxtygrys7602]

Do you think it will also work with 10x LL120?

[@dukecityhustle]

Awesome video, you really broke it down into layman's terms so I was able to fully understand how to properly hook up all my fans. I really love Corsair's products, but absolutely hate the propriety connections. Keep up the killer videos my man they are much appreciated 💯👌👍🤟👏

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi dukecityhustle, i'm happy you found this video helpful! That makes it all worth it! I agree, Corsair stuff is cool, but you have to work within their exclusive environment, haha! Good Luck and keep having fun!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@dukecityhustle]

@@HardwareArtisan The build came out so cool, thanks again for telling us about the Airgoo Corsair adapters. I was able to run (10) CoolerMaster Halo 120mm fans off my Corsair H150i LCD Elite AIO controller with no issues whatsoever. 👍

[@_DeadeyeGaming]

I got a big case the Corsair 5000D Airflow and right now I have planned to get 9 fans. 6 intake and 3 exhaust

[@HardwareArtisan]

That's an awesome looking case. I haven't built anything with that one, but would love to take a look at it. That sounds like an amazing build! Good luck and have alot of fun with it. Let me know how it goes!! Thanks for watching!

[@1LowSTen]

Thank you so much for making this video. I was getting nowhere with Corsair when asking what to use for hooking up seven fans, since there was hardly any help online with relevant, concise instructions.

[@harryking6890]

Did you use two commander xt's?

[@ramonyt3902]

I’ve always thought about using just one commander xt. But now I know to get two. Thanks for this vid.

[@andresjc502]

Well I use the commander core that comes with the Corsair aio cooler apelix

[@Xyerious]

These iCue videos have helped me so much, thanks. I'm building an Aorus master setup in a Corsair 7000x. Now I know how to add another 8 fans. Awesome

[@HardwareArtisan]

Thanks Xyerious, i'm happy you found these videos helpful! Sounds like an awesome build in the works. I wish you well and above all, have lots of fun with it!!

[@turin2]

You seem like a nice guy - Your first 1:40 seconds were very rushed and unclear. So I need 2x USB headers going into my mobo, each of these will have a pigtail, so what you're saying is the second pigtail of both of these are absolutely useless? Do they have any use? What are they for? What's an example of them in use positively?

[@donflamingo7691]

Thanks for the info! I’m trying to figure out how much I need for fans and stuff. Thanks again!!!

[@stevesls007]

Thanks so much for this great presentation! I am presently building a system in a Corsair 1000D, which includes a Commander Pro with the case, and definitely appreciate your insight and directions of connecting and controlling the fans ( 13 for me ), in the build. I expect to employ 2 XTs, the Pro (in the 1000D) and the Commander CORE bundled with the H170i LCD/LCD connected to the H170i. Loads of connections! Thanks for helping to demystify the optimum connections!!

[@LUDO13helicoptere]

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[@stevesls007]

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[@LUDO13helicoptere]

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[@stevesls007]

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[@LUDO13helicoptere]

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[@AJfromSpace]

hello, i need some help, i did exactly what you did form 8:28 though to 9:50 but with all the same ML 8 series LED fans. they still do not do infinity or rotary stack together. i even plugged core into MOBO usb header and still nothing. what am i doing wrong? is my equipment faulty?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi AJ. I had an update today to the iCUE software and I see in the release notes that they fixed this very issue: here is the snippet from that. "Fixed an issue with the Infinity and Color Wave Lighting Effects playback on 8-LED fans." help.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/5488180616333-Patch-notes-for-iCUE-version-4-22-203 Make sure to upgrade to iCUE version 4.22.203. You can upgrad from within iCUE, click the gear icon at the top, then goto 'updates' and you can update everything, including the icue software. Let me know if that takes care of it. Thanks for watching!

[@AJfromSpace]

@@HardwareArtisan yea, i have it updated. i just put the fans in earlier this week. been talking to 3 "corsair reps" they cannot even figure it. i have everything corsair but now this makes me want to return it all and go lian li. huge disappoint , i just simply want 12 fans to do rotary stack in sync. what broken features they have.

[@travot3k]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been trying to figure out the best way to power 9x ML120 Elite RGB fans, along with an H150i Elite Capellix in my PC, and this video answered all of my questions. More informative than anything I have read online, and much easier to comprehend. I appreciate the work you put into this, thank you again!

[@HardwareArtisan]

Thanks travot3k, I'm very happy you found this video helpful! Thanks for your feedback and support! Thanks for watching!

[@AegonVI]

Mind sharing how you connected your h150i to the commander pro xt? There's a 24 pin connector on the h150i that only seems to connect to the included commander core, so I had to go with only one xt and return the other. I would have much rather used both xt's though!

[@travot3k]

@@AegonVI It's not possible to power the H150i from a Commander Core XT. I used the Commander Core that came with the H150i and a Commander Core XT. Those two Commanders are basically the same aside from the connector for the H150i pump. Altogether, I connected 10 ML120 RGB Elite fans, as well as the 2 fans that were included with the 5000D Airflow case, and everything works great.

[@bikedoc4145]

Number 1000 like awesome! Wasn't sure about using 2 controllers thanks👍

[@HardwareArtisan]

Thanks Bike Doc!!! Thanks for Watching!!!

[@Ohio_Hobbies_Guy]

This video is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm planning to run 12 fans. 8 120mm and 4 140mm fans

[@Blash1]

Which connectivity solution did you choose? I’m bout to do similar just 9 120mm and 3 140mm

[@Ohio_Hobbies_Guy]

@@Blash1 commander xts 2 of them.

[@spicyboidanny6089]

im currently building in the Corsair 1000D case and this video helped out a lot! I had to buy multiple Core XT modules but it is coming along

[@Wunderwaffe008]

hello, tell me how to connect 23 ql coolers in 1000d so that in the metro 2033 game they glow correctly in turn! Thanks a lot :)

[@cheezyjokester]

Thanks for the great video! I thought I was going to have to use the Core that comes with the Capellix AIO and the 2 nodes that come with the 3 QL120 fan kits. Then I was like, man, that's 3 USB connections. Seeing this, I bought the Commander XT due to cheaper cost to go with my Commander Core for the AIO. Thanks for saving me a huge headache!

[@BossTony]

I don't know I'll try this configuration in 1:20 but it seems like my ICUE isn't detecting the second CORE XT. The fans are connected to my Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE LCD XT Core's are not detected. I don't know if I have to buy another CORE XT instead of using the one that came with the cooler would would that work better? or should I get an internal usb hub?

[@ronniekregar3482]

I had the same issue. Instead of using the USB pas through connect buth USBs separately

[@michaelmd4303]

Corsair is lacking in comprehensive documentation for their Icue products. So your videos fill the gap. Thanks for these. I'm just finishing up my 7000x build with 10 fans. The supplied 4 140mm three 140mm that came with my 420mm radiator and 3 120mm on the side mount. One issue is the Icue software doesn't show the commander pro that comes with the radiator. You control those fans via the cpu block. Not intuitive at all. Another issue I'm dealing with is with the side mounted ML120 Elite fans connected to the core xt in 4,5, and 6. They spin at full rpm with no RGB as if they were 3 pins. Still dealing with troubleshooting that but had to leave town for work. May just need to do a factory reset but we'll see. Long comment just to say thanks again for your videos.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi MichaelDM, the commander CORE will not show as a commander CORE if the PUMP is installed on the 24pin port, as soon as you plug in the pump, the badge in icue changes to show whatever AIO you have, it's never explained clearly this is what it does. However, using that AIO device in icue, it acts exactly the same way as the Commander CORE would act, that's what it is. You're right though, not intuitive at all....As for the ML120 fans, I have had to remove power (shut down, physically disconnect the controller) in a few rare cases when it behaves like that. Try that, if not, force a firmeware update on the controller, and beyond that, uninstall and reinstall icue. Good Luck, thanks for your feedback and for watching!!!!

[@michaelmd4303]

@Hardware Artisan Thanks for the suggestions...I'll keep you posted. May help others

[@ToniMrnjavac]

hi can i get result like at 7:20 with lightning node core and controller from elite lcd watercooling controller??

[@ToniMrnjavac]

i have 7 fans and visor effect combines 3 and 4 fans..

[@KentaZX]

So you CAN connect the commander core AND the commander core XT together. Thank you for showing that part. I was wondering if I had to but two commander core XTs instead of using the core that I got with my 170i Cooler.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Yes, the corext and the core are great together, you got it!! Sounds like an awesome build, have fun with it!! Let me know how it comes together, thanks for watching!!

[@Mr011i3]

OK this is perfect thank you, pre core XT and just when there was a commander pro with the rgb hubs this was kind of a pain to get everything sorted, then you have no rbg expansion, cant do PVM per fan, weird with multiple fan type etc. solves so much of this!

[@HardwareArtisan]

Agreed, the COREXT is a cool little controller! Thanks for watching!

[@FloridaVibesOfficial]

What would you do to add a 13th fan? I'm doing a build in a corsair 5000x case. I'm gonna have 6 intake fans 3 front/3 side. I'm using a 360mm AIO as a Push/Pull in top of case then I was gonna use a single 120mm fan in back of case for exhaust for the 13th fan

[@ArmyGaurdDog]

This really helpful for me im in the process of building a asus corsair rig in a 7000D with 10 140mm fans

[@toxxie2810]

I just did two builds.. the first in a Corsair 5000 series case with ten fans and the second in a Corsair 7000 series with eleven fans. The best I can say is the best I could do on cable management was I managed to get the back door closed. Sooooooo many cables.

[@Rudefabian28]

Yes i agree... i have a corsair case..glas panels ! i needed 2 rgb commanders because the front 3 fans are standerd with the case and cannot be controlled by the commanderpro.. so the top 2 and back fan needed to be connected to commander pro al those cables were hard to work around with cable management

[@Jessticles]

Just finished building a desk computer but its been a nightmare trying to get everything wired up for a couple reasons. 1) Everything is so spaced out that the cables the fans come with aren't long enough and 2) ICUE does not like the ways I'm trying to wire up all the RGB. It doesn't even recognize my Commander Core. I have the lighting node pro and in the second port it says I can only use 8 LED type fans and then lists several examples. Thanks for the informative video. Hopefully I can get this sorted.

[@rgboss1337]

Very nice Video. I was not sure how to combine more than 6 fans but now i know it. Thanks

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi RGBoss, I'm very happy this video was helpful to you, that makes it worthwhile!!! Thanks for watching!

[@nsanerydah]

Might have to rewatch. Kinda got lost in the multiple commander xt connections to the mobo. Good video with lots of info though.

[@jwar2163]

The biggest problem is the lack of more than two usb 2.0 ports on MB sometimes there is only one usb 2.0. My experience with the Corsair Commander Pro after 2 consecutive failures and yes Corsair RMA and replaced both units for usb port failures on the commander Pro. I have been running 12 Corsair RGB fans for 5 plus years. Fans are starting to fail as I never turn the system off.

[@Ilestun]

Yes on "cheap" motherboard they offer only one USB2.0 and one UBS 3.0. If you buy the expensive MBs, they usually offer two UBS2.0 and two UBS3.0

[@michaelmd4303]

I solved this issue with an NZXT internal usb hub. $26.71 at NewEgg (sold and shipped by TechJunkie). Corsair also makes one, but it's out of stock at Corsair and absent from NewEgg inventory.

[@collinpleasant4502]

I’m in the latter end of finishing my very first PC and am going for high specs. This video made me reimagine my hole fan set up and last minute changed my purchases for the better! I decided to get 7 QL120’s, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite cooler because it comes with a Commander Core, and a Commander Core XT! I believe the XT along with the standard commander core should be enough for a 3 rgb fan water cooler along with 7 rgb fans right? Thank you so much for this very informative video! Keep up the great work everyone appreciates it!

[@HardwareArtisan]

Thanks for the feedback Collin Pleasant!!! Yes, a Commander CORE and CORE XT together is a great way to get control of your 10 fans, both RGB and power/speed control. It will also give you some fan expandability along with 2 temp probes and the RGB port on the XT if you decide to sync some other RGB with it. Check out the video on syncing non-corsair RGB using that port and a cheap adapter cable if that suits your build at all. I wish you great success on your first PC! Sounds like a nice machine!!! Above all else have lots of fun!!! Thanks for watching and taking the time to post a great question!

[@collinpleasant4502]

@@HardwareArtisan Thanks! I actually just started assembling everything and found out about the push/pull method with AIO using 3 fans on top and bottom of cooler so that brings my total to 13 fans. I currently have a commander core XT and commander core. To run the 13th fan with the whole set up can I connect a third device to the other 2 so it’s all synchronized? Definitely not worried about budget since I’ve already gotten this far hahah

[@mandacheung8063]

Some damn good information in this video!!!! Thank you sooooo much man

[@vangelis7]

Can you comment on putting case fans and AIO fans on the same controller? Is that a no-no? Should I keep my AIO fans on a separate controller better control of CPU temps ?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Vangelis A, great questions. You can create custom fan curves and apply that curve to any fans on the controller, you can mix and match fan curves. Because of that, there is no reason for a seperate controller for AIO fans, these controllers will meet your needs. Thanks for watching!!!

[@vangelis7]

@@HardwareArtisan Thank you!

[@batoshka1453]

8:08 it can be purchased separately?

[@bp328i]

Another great video! Using the Visor effect I'm getting about a 10 second delay in the LED sequence between my Commander XT and Commander Core. I have 10 QL fans, four running off the Commander Core from the AIO and the other six off the Commander XT. Going from the XT to the Core or vice versa there is a pause of about 10 seconds in the LED sequence from one fan to the next going either direction. Don't know if it matters but I also have 128GB (4x32GB DIMMs) of Corsair Dominator Platinum RAM. At first I though the sequence was jumping to that but it doesn't appear to be.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi BP, thanks for the feedback, i'm happy you are finding the videos helpful. I've had this happen to me exactly as you've described, where it appears there is a delay in the sequence. In I think every case, it's always been that it's firing to another chain of RGB that I didn't have installed.....too much messin around, haha! I would start with checking your CORE and CORE XT for any other RGB chains. Check if you have 3 pin lighting effects enabled/configured...and disable that (assuming you don't have any 3 pin lighting effects)....that will cause this as it will send signals for those devices. If that's not it, i'd just double check the CORE And CORE XT have properly detected the right amount of fans and the right type. Update iCUE to the latest, restart your PC and if nothing else is working. Personally, i'd clear the config on the controller and reset it up. I think i'd remove the RGB connections, just pull them out of the connection, then rerun the wizard with nothing in there. Then re-add them and rerun the wizard and double check. Here is the firing order for Visor to the best of my knowledge..... KB -> Mouse -> RGB mouse pad -> Lighting Node Pro -> Lighting Node Core -> Commander Pro -> Commander Core -> RAM -> External Ambient Lighting (LS100, LT100, ST100). I think the CORE XT is right after the CORE, or before, I cannot recall, I need to go revisit that, might be a good short-ish video to do. The RAM should be last in that sequence if you have the lighting configured.... If that doesn't do it, reinstall icue perhaps. I'll try and go retest the order of that effect, let me know what you find! Good luck, keep having fun!!!

[@ph11p3540]

I am still struggling with tapping the screws into the fans as I mount them into the case. They keep stripping due to the sky high torque of tapping threads into the plastic fan housing

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi ph11p3540, it can take a bit of effort to get the screws started on some fans, but usually not so much that it strips them out. I would check that you are using the screws that came with the fans. And they don't need to be very tight just enough to let the rubber dampening pad to make contact, you don't want to compress that pad against the case, so don't tighten them you would machine screws. Just 'kiss' the case with that rubber pad, haha. Let me know if I can help, good luck and have fun!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@badlilstang]

Argus monitor fan control has a neat option called 10 second average.. where i believe it takes all cores over a 10 second period and uses that temp... this stops those stupid fast ramp up from quick spikes in temp... does corsair have anything like that?

[@titanpolus5088]

So i have the corsair lcd aio and it came with the basic commander (that doesn't have the extra rgb header and only one temp probe) i got 4 more corsair fans for Christmas. 3 of them came in a set with the lighting node core (the one with like 3 different modules and only has connection for rgb and fan has to go into the motherboard) the last fan was independent of anything) i plan to get an additional 3 fans and want to know what's the least i need to buy (module wise) to get them all connected and controlled properly in icue. I'm doing a bunch of research but figured maybe some local experts could help me with some feed back. Thank you.

[@ThunderYTMC]

can you plug like a hub in one place and a hub in another place? will they work just fine?

[@FilipeFleming]

How do you make the fans of the water cooler (ML) follow the order together with the rest of the fans?

[@Chepitoneitor]

Thanks for exists and do this videos I have the commander core which it comes with my liquid cooler and the rgb who comes with the 3 pack fans,I have 8 fans and I just want to find a way to put everything together and with this video now I know what I have to do,thanks you so much guys❤❤

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi joseespinoza4772, I am very happy this video helped out, thanks for the feedback that makes it worth the effort. Hope your having a good time with the new PC, sounds awesome!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@hoggswild4217]

Can you mix 140 and 120 fans on the Sam core or RGB hub?

[@joseluisruiz3789]

I was looking for a video like this. I'm currently working on building my very first PC with high end parts for 4k 60Fps HDR Content Creation and work and bought an Nzxt H7 Flow case in white and a Corsair iCUE H150i Elite with the Round LCD display and wanted to swap the RGB fans it came with for better corsair branded fans and want to add more than 6 but wasn't sure where to start so thank you. This was very helpful 🙏🙇‍♂️

[@superman0tohero]

Super Good Video! Thank you very much for making this video its very helpful. I have a Corsair Obsidian 1000d super tower case with 20+ fans. I have had a difficult time setting up all the fans and run the rub properly.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi superman0tohero!! Thanks for the kind feedback, i'm very happy you found it useful. Corsair Obsidian 1000d, now that's a case!!! With 20 Fans, that's Awesome! I should do a video on 20+ fans...that would be a challenge. How did you end up configuring RGB on that beast? Thanks for watching!!!

[@teugene]

Thanks for the video. Helps shed some RGB light (haha) into the various convoluted mess of Commanders and Lightings and whatnots. Still trying to process everything you've said, but at least I have a better idea what I can do if I have a Commander Node from an AIO I'm planning to get from them.

[@Unboxtit]

When are they making a daisy chain system??

[@itsprivate3061]

its normal for PCs to have anywhere from 9 to 10 fans, 3 front/side, 3 top, 3 bottom and maybe 1 back its a pretty basic setup, corsair its driving me fucking nuts because i have to play wire wizard trying to connect all the damn fans

[@johngallo7383]

Do you connect the commander core to the commander xt the same way? pigtail into the other? I have mine set up to have them both connected to the MB into 2 RGB headers on the MB. But it "ICUE" only sees the the XT and not the core. Also, I connected x2 - 350mm exterior light strips LS100's into the RGB 3 pin on the XT and it sees it in the setup. Shows them working, but I have no lights on at all. Making me nuts. Do I have to buy the light node kit for the strips to make them work? Or should they be working connected to the XT 3pin header? Thanks for the vid.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi johngallo7383, that's a great question. You can use the pigtail on the CORE XT to plug in the CORE, it should work, I've connected it that way with no issues. When using the Commander CORE, if you have the AIO pump connected, it will not show up in iCUE as the commander CORE, it will show up as the AIO, but it is in fact the commander core, you would use the AIO device to control the fans on the CORE. You should be able to get LS100 strips to work by plugging them into the 3 pin RGB header on the XT. In iCUE you configure the 3 pin lighting and select that device. Then select a lighting sequence and make sure in the quick lighting zone you have those devices selected. If you not getting anything there, I would double check all your connections. Try powering off, physically unplugging the controller and then try another sata power connection if possible and try again, if it's still an issue, uninstall/reinstall iCUE and make sure the firmware is up to date. I can usually solve most problems with that sequence. Let me know what you find, good luck and have fun!! (Troubleshooting is fun, right!?) Thanks for watching!!!

[@johngallo7383]

@@HardwareArtisan Thanks for the help! It was much appreciated. I FINALLY got everything to work. The Core and AIO made a lot of sense. I was able to see everything connected to the core, but through the AIO. I was a bit confused. Now it makes sense. The 350MM LS100's x4, now was a different story. It was the chain. I was messing up the chain. They need to be in sequence. One plugged into the other till the end. Start from the node and daisy chain them. All is working now. All is seen in the ICUE software. Life is good hahaha. Thanks again for all your advice. 👍👍 Wish I could upload a photo. Everything looks great!

[@SuperWaness]

I have the commander XT connected with the AIO commander but I can't get the iCue to detect my AIO commander

[@eichisama]

Fantastic comparison, thank you!!

[@HardwareArtisan]

Thanks eichisama! Appreciate your feedback and support, thanks for watching!!!

[@R1Armadill0]

I'm setting up my first custom water loop and so I have the xd5 rgb pump/ res combo that has a four pin fan connector that I'm assuming is for pump control. I have 6 fans (3 LL120's, 3 QL 140's) and am using the commander xt. Based on being able to split the fan headers as noted in this video, I am hoping that I can split one fan header and then have a free spot for that pump 4 pin signal connector (that only has 2 wires). However, the only info I see about connecting this particular signal cable is to connect it to the specific port 6 on the regular commander. Can anyone tell me if this needs to be connected in the same way on the xt? Great set of videos!

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi R1Armadill0, that's a great question. Yes, you should be ok splitting one of the 4 pin PWM connections on the CORE XT, use a splitter and connect two fans two a single port. This will free up one of the ports for you xd5 rgb pump. As the documentation states, use port 6 to connect the 4 pin PWM connector, that will be fine on the CORE XT as well. You should also have a 4 pin RGB connector which is keyed so it will be obvious which port that goes to on the core XT, any port should be fine. The only 2 pin connector should be the temperature probe, which the CORE XT has 2 of them, either one should be fine on the CORE XT. Have good luck, let me know how it's going or if you have trouble. Have fun, thanks for watching!!!

[@R1Armadill0]

@@HardwareArtisan Thanks so much for the reply! I haven't actually been able to hook everything up just yet as I'm still waiting on a water block for my gpu. But I appreciate the response. I will connect the pump signal cable to port 6 on the xt while splitting one of the fan ports and see how it goes. I will report back when I get this completed. Thanks again for the great videos!

[@nickmurphy6797]

Will the pig tail power a commander core or only an additional commander core xt?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Nick Murphy, Yes, the pig tail on the Commander CORE XT will run a Commander CORE. I just tested it again to double check, it works great. It won't "power" it, they each have their own SATA power connector. I knew what you meant by your question, just wanted to be technically accurate. I do know the pigtail will not run a Commander PRO, but your good to go with the Commander CORE. Great question, thanks for watching!!!

[@NeroRedgraveXIII]

Thanks for the video. Helped me alot.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi NeroRedgraveXIII, I'm happy to hear the video was helpful, thanks for your feedback. Keep having fun and thanks for watching!!!

[@captainadventures]

Thanks!

[@WitterPC]

So I can add a splitter to the non RGB side, for fans 7,8,9. Can also add an additional splitter for three non-RGB fans that are not corsairs? This would fans10, 11, 12 . They are black NZXT fans for a push pull setup. in other words, is it too much to draw on the amps at 6 via 2 three ways splitters. Another commander core XE would be easier I believe how would I hook that up in a daisy chain, or would I hook them up independently Thanks

[@causerDAguv]

I use Noctua fans. If I don't care about induvial fan control couldn't I just use a fan splitter? Like for my 3x 140mm front fans, obviously they should all be going the same speed so it wouldn't be much of an issue if I use a splitter?

[@tenzin044]

Good video! I have a question. Installed Corsair iCue 100i elite lcd aio cooler with 2xML120mm. In pc case I have 3x QL140mm fans. In icue software I try use infinity mode to go lights through in order, but for some reason icue using my 3x 140mm and don't go for 120mm. Do you know why? I used autodetection for fans and actually commander see them 120mm as something else. Should I change that manually to ML? Any idea? Greetings, Tom.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Tom, great question. As best I can tell, inifinity only works with the QL fans. I checked on my current setup and infinity isn't available for my LL Fans. So, your 2 ML fans wouldn't use that lighting scheme. It's not under lighting link and would only be specific to the QL fans. It's Unfortunate, i'm not sure the exact reason Corsair couldn't have made that work. ICUE should properly detect those two types of fans, if it doesn't I'd clear the config, restart and retry the autodetection. I hope that helps, Thanks for Watching!!!

[@tenzin044]

@@HardwareArtisan you are absolutely right. ICue recognise them both but they don’t have infinity available for them. Shame. I bet because they have less amount of led’s. Corsair cooling product manager responded to my: “You can mix and match fans but it will separate them based on led count because certain effects don’t work with less LED’s then what they was designed to work with.” 🤷‍♂️ Bollocks I can say….you spend hundreds for lights and then you find out can’t use them as you planned.

[@tenzin044]

@@HardwareArtisan Hi again;) ok when I use autodetection icue see them both 120mm ML as 4 led's another fans, when I choosing manually them, they still working. About infinity-I can set up this mode for QL and ML but seperate, they not cooperate, which is part of one system and it's shame they don't. For that money it's little bollocks ;) One think is I should really check what size is of them both another think is bigger aio probably wouldn't fit in my atx case because on front I have cd rom and could be to tight. Always some compromises... Cheers for answer. Tom

[@MikeH0311]

Can I hook up 2 comander core to a usb splitter and hook them up together and only use one USB port on the mother board

[@_GIDO]

Like you man !! great video well explained !! I gave you sub! anyway from your experience what fans would you recommend these days? I am thinking about 12fans++

[@demineon4966]

Weird my core xt didn’t come with a pigtail so I’m stuck where Icue won’t recognize my commanders

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Demineon, it sounds like you have a Commander CORE and not the CORE XT. They are very similar, but one of the key differences is the "CORE" does not have the USB pigtail. If you have a CORE with no pigtail, i'd contact Corsair. To my knowledge they are still shipping with the pigtail. In lieu of that, you could consider a powered USB hub which would give you some USB header expansion. I use this one: nzxt.com/product/internal-usb-hub-gen-3 Let me know what you find, thanks for watching!!!

[@demineon4966]

@@HardwareArtisan can confirm I bought the core xt, icue is still finicky with showing the commander devices in the software. I do have the usb hub and it only shows two of my 3 commanders

[@cspreach1963]

Just finished my set up, 12 ML120 / ML140 fans. The commander core XT is showing all 6 fans connected, but the commander core pro doesn’t show up BUT the 6 commander core pro fan options are instead listed under the options for the H170I water cooler. Every fan on the commander core pro can only reach 1.1K rpm, 4 on the XT get to 1.5k and 2 on the XT get to 2k. Idk lol.

[@cauamanfredo4989]

I have a Commander Core and an XT, I connected a total of 9 fans (3 from the water cooler radiator + 6 fans + the AIO LCD), they are not connected to the USB expansion of the Commander Core XT, they are on different USBs. The fans don't follow the same order as I want them to. Is the problem with the USB expansion that must connect the two controllers?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi cauamanfredo4989, it won't make any difference if you use the USB expansion cable or not. iCUE orders the controllers in a specific order. I did a video on the "VISOR" lighting effect where I went into greater detail on what this order is. Off the top of my head I can't recall if the CORE or the CORE XT is first in the list. You do have to order your fans to which controller fires off first. The port itself on the controller doesn't matter as much as you can reorganize them in icue for that controller. I don't have acces to my notes right now to recall which fires first, but watch the video, then just match the arrangement of your physical fans to the controller that fires first (based on what fans you want to fire first), then order them within icue. For most lighting effects this doesn't matter much, but for visor, infinity it does matter. I hope that help, thanks for watching!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2HIk2Cbq5uig8k

[@cauamanfredo4989]

@@HardwareArtisan Thank you very much, I will watch the video

[@ASEWorldClassTech]

You can just Take a normal USB header pin apart with a pick and run the colors the same right underneath one another and it works with a cleaner look

[@georget2k11]

Looking for advice. I have got the core xt currently with all 6 connected up but I need one more RGB port for a fan. What’s cheapest way to add on a rgb port?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi @georget2k11, great question. There are a couple of ways to do this, including simply adding a second controller.....But, if you only need to add one more fan, the cheapest way would be to simply use a splitter cable, check this one out here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4NK48RH?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_CCQE37S6J8BDGPNNSF8C I haven't used this cable, but splits on 4 pin port into 2, the only downside being is icue won't see this as 2 fans, just one and both fans will get the same signal, which isn't a big deal except if you need an animation to work like VISOR. This cable would be a great option for cheap. If you need icue to see it as 2 fans, consider using the Corsair RGB fan hub, but you may need to build or locate the 3 pin to 3 pin rgb cable, I don't think it comes with the hub itself. That would plug into the RGB port on the corext and the rgb hub and then gives you 6 more ports (you configure the 3 pin lighting in icue). Or, you could simply add another CORE XT, but that's all more expense, for one fan, if you don't care about the animations, just use the splitter cable, that should work well for you! I hope that helps get you some ideas! Thanks for watching!!!

[@georget2k11]

@@HardwareArtisan thank your for the quick reply. So luckily I just need a rgb port for the lighting as I had enough fan ports. Can you get a rgb splitter? Or would I just need to buy a rgb hub and plug that in to my pro xt?

[@aaronhadrava8719]

This might be a stupid question but are you able to daisy chain the commander core with a core xt like the two xt's in the video, or will that not work? And if so, does that daisy chain end plug into only one usb ports on the mobo?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Aaron Hadrava, Yes, you can daisy chain a CORE onto the CORE XT. Plug in the CORE XT's USB connection to the motherboard, and then plug in the CORE to the pigtail usb connection from the CORE XT and that should work great. If you ever encounter any issues, switch to using a powered USB Hub. But, i've never had issues plugging the CORE into the CORE XT. Have fun, thanks for watching!!!

[@aaronhadrava8719]

@@HardwareArtisan Thank you! Great video and very helpful information.

[@TimothyCareyDV]

If Ihave a corsair connector on my msi motherboard, what is that for? When you are talking the first and second pigtails, how do you know which is which? Can I daisy chain 2 commander core pro xt's and 1 commander core pro

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Timothy Carey, great questions. The "jcorsair" connector on your MSI motherboard would allow you to connect a corsair LED strip directly to the motherboard, or, an RGB fan hub, you would use a cable to connect the hub to the port on the motherboard. Per the documentation, this allows you to use MSI's software to control the strips or FAN's on the HUB. I see no mention that iCUE would be able to see the devices on the MSI motherboard, I think only ASUS boards are supported in iCUE at this time, although it's been some time since i've looked. As far as the pigtails go, the first CORE XT you connect using the main cable (not the short pigtail) to the motherboard header allows the short pigtail to get a signal. But if you daisy chain a second CORE XT to this, which does work fine, the second CORE XT's small pigtail will have no signal from the first as only a single set of pins are connected on the small pigtail. It's enough to detect and use the second core XT but leaves no signal to the pigtail on the second XT, it's confusing, I hope that explains it. You could daisy chain all 3 of those controllers, the PRO should be first, followed by the two CORE XT's knowing that the second CORE XT (the one connected to the small pigtail of the first) will have no signal. You could encounter issues with that setup in some cases, i'm working on a troubleshooting video, one solution if you have issues with that is to use a usb 3.0 header adapter to usb 2.0 and use your usb 3.0 header as it has better power characteristics, I'll describe this more in an upcoming video. Good luck, have FUN and thanks for watching!!

[@lennycro9029]

What lead do I need to connect rgb hub to commander pro thanks

[@NarutoFatality]

i want to install 10 corsair fans. so connecting 10 fans u would want 2 commander core xt and not use the node pros ? or just use node pros without fan speeds ? without controlling fan speed what rps do they come stock ?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi NarutoFatality, great question. There are a couple of ways to get 10 fans. Yes, you could do 2 CORE XT's which would give you all the PWM and RGB ports you need, along with multiple temp probes and 2 RGB ports (if you need them). Another way to consider is use a single CORE XT and then connect a RGB FAN HUB to the 3 pin RGB port. This gives you RGB control over 12 FANS. You then need to find a PWM connection for the 4 fans on the RGB HUB. You can split some of the PWM PORTS on the CORE XT, no more than 2 per port, so you would have to split 4 of them. Alternatively, you could add a powered PWM HUB and connect it's input port to the CORE XT, this would give you control over all the fans on the HUB as a single entity and the remaining 5 fans on the CORE individually. I wouldn't split the RGB ports. To me, the easiest way is just to do 2 CORE XT's. Of course, if you're going to have an AIO in the PC, consider one of the corsair AIO's that come with A commander core, add that to the CORE XT and you have all the ports you need. Good Luck, thanks for watching and Have FUN!

[@rainingsky712]

if you add the 6 fan hub to the xt does it still need power

[@PeterJ88938]

Thank you for your video. Much appreciated. I know there's a very little chance that you will reply but I've gotta ask... I have a commander and a commander pro. With 1 extra rgb hub 9 fans in total. My problem is: The rgb hub and the commander pro shows up in icue despite they connect to the same usb header on the motherboard. But the commander which connect to a separate won't show up in icue. Some of its (non corsair) rgb strips shows up under the pro despite they connected to the standard commander. I cant see the 6 case fans. But I can change the rgb on them. It looks like everything is controlled by the pro but won't show it if I open the software. Hope its understandable.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi @peterjofoldi5266, by commander, do you mean the commander CORE, or the CORE XT? Since you mentioned non-corsair RGB, I have to assume it's the CORE XT as the CORE doesn't have a port for this. If it's not showing up in icue, i'd first make sure you have the latest version of icue installed. if that doesn't fix it. Power off your PC and disconnect the 'commander' and then reconnect it and try again. If it's still an issue, email me your configuration and how it's all connected, I may not fully understand the config, i'll be happy to help! [e-mail]

[@Fr33ksh0w]

will this work using a core xt and daisy chain a Commander core ?so using the core xt with my 360 mm aio and core xt for a total of 11 fans ? thanks

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi @Fr33ksh0w, Yes, you can use both the CORE XT and CORE in the same setup. The CORE XT has a USB pigtail on it which should be fine for connecting the CORE which will give you control over the AIO and 11 fans. The only controller i've found a problem using the pigtail is the Commander PRO. If you encounter any problems I would recommend skipping the pigtail and just use a powered USB hub, but this should work fine. Sounds like an awesome build you have going on!!! That's awesome....Good Luck and have fun, thanks for watching!!!

[@Fr33ksh0w]

@@HardwareArtisan thank you so much this video and your comment helped tremendously !!!!

[@1fstyota]

Good stuff, I was wondering how it would go if I need to do more than 6 fans.

[@jadedforlife17]

Please help me understand this.. The commander core that comes with the AIO will take care of 6 fans, but the last 3 only have the lighting node have the RGB plugged into it, so with that said, those last 3 being plugged into the mobo fan headers will not be controlled with icue for the FAN SPEEDS OF THEM? please help me out here...

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Anthony C, great question. Yes, you are correct, the final 3 fans on the lighting node CORE, or lighting node pro need a place to connect the PWM speed control connectors. Motherboard fan headers will work, but that can mess up some aesthetics and be an issue for speed control. In that case, you can consider a couple of splitters in the Commander CORE, I would only use these sparingly. Or, consider an inexpensive PWM hub, or if you want to get fancy, take out the lighting node core and replace it with a core XT, so use the CORE for the AIO and the CORE XT to spread your fans across, this would give you PWM and RGB control over all of them. I hope that helps, thanks for watching!!!!

[@gregNFL]

Very detailed, thank you. During setup you noted that the fan lights are quite bright, might not show up on video too well. Are there there brightness or intensity controls available after setup. I like a less intense light show. Thanks again. Nice job.

[@deucecoupe323]

You should be able to dim down the brightness. I have the core xt and it lets me

[@TheUKDude_]

@HardwareArtisan I have a quick question... I already have both iCUE Lighting Node, CORE Digital Fan PRO RGB Lighting Controllers (came with case) + Corsair iCUE H100i ELITE (comes with COMMANDER CORE), I plan to connect more than 6 fans in the case and was wondering what would be the best extra controller to use. I was looking at the iCUE Commander PRO that has those USB Ports that I could used to connect the COMMANDER CORE in. I could remove the Lighting Node PRO and plug the Lighting Node CORE into one of the two LED Ports on the Commander PRO and was wondering would this work to control all Fan Speeds and their RGB? In theory it should work, I would of gone with the XT but I wasn't a fan (pardon the pun) of that USB part with the passthrough and didn't want loads of USB cables trailing across my case, and by using the Commander PRO, it would be 1 less USB cable trailing across my case and also have a spare USB if I wanted to add more later on.

[@uzairaltaf783]

Hi sorry for asking again but little confusion if i want visor effect to start from the rgb on the pump head and than rear back fan all the way to the front fan will i have to do the same way? I have 10 Corsair fans and you told me to connect 6 fans starting from the rear one to the top in xt and remaining 4 on the commander core as icue recognises commander core xt first but will i be able to start visor effect from the pump head if i connect in this way because pump head connects in commander core i think?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Uzair Altaf, my apologies for the delay responding. I have this video completed, it will be out tomorrow. The PUMP on the commander core will light before the 6 port hub on the core for visor. Unfortunately you cannot change this, so for your setup, the CORE XT will be be first (RGB HUB, then 3 PIN) for visor, followed by the PUMP on the CORE, then the remaining FANS on CORE's 6 PORT rgb Hub. I wish you could change the device order for VISOR, but to my knowledge there is no way to do it. Just connect your fans (if possible), in a manner that it look good with the PUMP lighting between the CORE XT and the CORE. Let me know if you find something different. Thanks for watching!!!

[@uzairaltaf783]

@@HardwareArtisan ok sure waiting for video and will try to figure out

[@gavinlangford2984]

I have a commander pro and a commander core. Will these be ok?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Gavin Langford, yes, these 2 will work nicely together, the Commander CORE will connect to one of the USB ports on the Commander PRO. Great question, thanks for taking the time to post it....and thanks for watching the video!!!

[@dmann3042000]

Great video on these devices. I use the famous x7000 with commander xt, and the aio 170 140m fan with lcd, and has command core, but shows AIO in ICUE, but not the actual commander for some reason, but shows all fans, and xt, but no core. Is this because its setup as the AIO?

[@seimeianri]

do as he says in the beginning of the video and use more controllers if you are planning on having more than 6 fans, I used splitters on the controller (1 to 2) and every fan header stopped working soon after, or use the motherboard headers, I do that for AIO fans, because I don't want those failing on me because of a controller header that decided to stop working

[@KerFrag]

so i have just upgraded to a corsair 5000x, i have removed the node core. brought a capellex 150i which im using with the included commander node. now i can control the 6 inputs in icue4. now i have 4 other fans not connected and cant really control them in bios. those 4 fans are currently corsair 120s non rgb. is their a kit of fans which are rgb which comes with a hub to link with the current commander node i have to make 10 fans controllable in icue4? if not what is the best node to connect with the commander node without adding additonal inputs on my motherboard? Thanks

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi MadEvilDad, great question. There are a couple ways to approach your situation. All of the fans kits will come with either a Lightning node CORE or a lighting node PRO. Both of these devices will only allow you to control the RGB lighting on the FANs. The PWM power/speed control must still be connected somewhere (motherboard or PWM hub) (which is one drawback to these controllers). However, either of those controllers will work fine for RGB controller and pair nicely with your current commander CORE XT. None of the fan kits come with a commander CORE XT that i'm aware of. In that case, I would suggest buying a second CORE XT by itself and use that with your additional 4 fans. If you choose to use the lighting node core for RGB control on the additional 4 fans, you could use a PWM hub to connect the power/speed control. But If i'm going to go to that trouble, i'm just going to add a second CORE XT. I hope that helps, let me know if that didn't answer your question. Thanks for Watching!!!!

[@KerFrag]

@@HardwareArtisan ye i done some digging, as the rgb/pwn controller wont let me controlr the fans in icue, also a pro commander would still need a rgb node. So my only option is the commander xt. The commander XT currently only comes with a corsair h150i xt edition otherwise its sold separately. Thanks

[@christianknott3470]

Video is great! I'm struggling still though... I have the Elite LCD, Commander Core XT and Commander Core... I have two USB ports but one is a splitter for the pump... I would assume that both the commander core and pump should show but it's only showing one not two... Is this because the pump utilisises a splitter? :(

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Christian Knott! That's a great question! This tripped me up initially myself. When you install the Commander CORE with the PUMP and LCD Screen, everything will show up under the PUMP, so in iCUE, you would see your AIO Cooler and the Commander CORE XT, you won't see the Commander CORE and the PUMP seperately. If you select the AIO PUMP in icue, you should see all the settings for the CORE XT's lighting effects, cooling and screen options for the LCD under there. It doesn't show as a Commander CORE anywhere. It's just how icue presents the whole package to you. I don't think the splitter has any effect on this or how it works. I hope that help you out! Let me know if not, thanks for watching!!!

[@christianknott3470]

@@HardwareArtisan Legend, thanks - works as above under the pump and managed to sync my front lian-li led strip with the corsair xt's rgb port too

[@TechGamesAU]

I have my AIO fans running to my Core XT and just the pump running to the Core that came with it, does it matter if the AIO pump and AIO fans aren’t connected to the same Core? And which one should I run the temp sensors to?

[@TheLadedaman]

So in order to daisy link the commander core xt to the commander core (that comes with the cappellix coolers), I do NOT need a separate commander core pro unit?

[@darbunny4882]

You need 1 commander core XT AND 1 commander pro ( the 1 that came with the AIO) . You plug the commander pro into the commander core XT and they each need their own SATA power. watch at 8:28

[@jessehughes88]

I have the situation of having 7 fans, H150i Elite Capellix AIO with the commander core, the commander core XT, compatible iCue mouse and keyboard, compatible motherboard and Graphics card. Unfortunately I encounter a problem with trying visor setting. I like that setting and I want to use it but it seems out of sync. 3 fans are synced but then it goes to my keyboard and mouse and then to graphics card and AIO and finally to the last fan. Doesn’t look good at all. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@haroldnavarro9055]

Curious.. Can I use commander pro and commander core combination for 10 fans setup?

[@-bomb1st-]

How many commander core xt should I get to connect 13 Corsair fans

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi ShoMeMyOpponent, the CORE XT will control 12 fans (both rgb and pwm).....the PWM connections are easy to split, just buy a splitter cable. It's the RGB control on the 13th fan that might be an issue. The 4 port RGB connection isn't easy to split up, I think that's a DIY project and I haven't tried it, although it's on my list as I think it would be useful in these situations. However, what I would do if you have 13 of the 4 pin RGB fans is consider adding a 6 port RGB fan hub from corsair, this hub connects into the RGB port or either XT and gives you that expansion, you could also consider a lighting node core in addition to the 2 XT's, either hub or the lighting node core would work fine, the advantage of the HUB is that it's just a small 3 pin cable directly to the XT, the lighting node core is another sata power connection and another USB connections, it's another controller. Check out the hub here: www.newegg.com/p/1YF-001H-000G9?Description=corsair%20fan%20hub&cm_re=corsair_fan%20hub-_-1YF-001H-000G9-_-Product Good luck, have fun and thanks for watching!

[@-bomb1st-]

@@HardwareArtisan thank you for all the good info. The hub that u had link to is the same lighting nodes that come with Corsair fan 3 pack right?

[@darbunny4882]

You did a little here but would love for you to compare all the different corsair rgb fans you have. # of LEDs , brightness, loops, and other featcures.

[@HardwareArtisan]

That's a great idea Dar Bunny. I'm working on a similar video right now, but it's not of all the CORSAIR fans, but that would be a great video, i'll add it to my list of projects.....Thanks for the great idea and taking the time to post it. Thanks for watching!