Lian Li Galahad 2 Trinity Performance wiring guide (also with SL120 V2 push/pull logic)

Prawn here and in this video I'm showing you the setup logic for the Lian Li Galahad 2 Trinity Performance 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler. I'm starting with the standard wiring logic to help out if you're planning on using the pre-installed fans and then I'm showing you how to setup this cooler with three SL120 V2 fans, followed by what to do if you want to use a push/pull fan setup with those same fans. The wiring is slightly different for each, so hopefully this guide will give you some useful insights into how to do the same in your case.
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PRODUCT NAME GALAHAD II TRINITY PERFORMANCE
TYPE 360mm
PUMP SPEED 4200 RPM
RADIATOR FINS Double wave
RADIATOR SIZE 396 x 130 x 32mm
PUMP SIZE 74 x 74 x 79mm
INCLUDED PUMP BLOCK CAPS Dazzle Mode, Sink Hole, Duo-Infinity
TUBE LENGTH 385mm
PUMP NOISE 22.03 dBA
FAN SIZE 120 x 120 x 28mm
FAN SPEED L: 200~2300 RPM (Max.)
H: 200~3000 RPM (Max.)
STATIC PRESSURE L: 4.15 mmH2O (Max.)
H: 6.99 mmH2O (Max.)
AIRFLOW L: 81.9 CFM (Max.)
L: 109.6 CFM (Max.)
ACOUSTIC NOISE L: 29 dB(A)
H: 38.1 dB(A))
BEARING TYPE Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
COMPATIBLE CPU SOCKETS Intel: LGA 1700 / 1200 / 115x
AMD: AM5 / AM4
WARRANTY 5 years
0:00 Hello
01:26 Standard wiring logic
03:56 Motherboard preparation
07:36 Pump cap removal and swapping
08:33 Using SL120 V2 fans instead
09:36 How to wire the fans
10:50 An alternative connection
11:53 Push pull considerations
13:57 Wiring push pull fans
15:04 L Connect settings
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[@kevinbridle1831]

Extremely well thought out vid, I wondered what the effectiveness of a push/pull set up is in terms of temperature really is.

[@Unholymoondog]

I bought this this morning lol Looking forward to installing it in my system tomorrow. :) I'll be avoiding L Connect completely & connecting the fans & pump straight to the MB.

[@MrVoayer]

Quite comprehensive video showing myriad of combinations of fans and connections ! Another great video that demands several viewings to get it all right ! Well done, PP ! Well done !

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you for your continued support

[@nksnikos1605]

@@TheProvokedPrawn is it better than Corsair iCue Link H150i RGB? I'm waiting for your answer. Thank you

[@inconvenientfacts58]

Concur with the other requests in comments to see how well this AIO performs with SL INF fans instead of the Performance fans. It will be good to know if the performance is mainly due to the thicker radiator and pump or the fans play a significant role. Many users will probably want a full INF setup to synch the looks and replace the Performance fans. The question is how big a difference in performance will the AIO have if the default fans are replaced with: 1. 3x INF fans 120mm; 2. 6x INF fans push and pull.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Oh boy that's a lot of effort but I'll see what I can do.

[@12.54am]

@@TheProvokedPrawnhaha if it’s not much trouble please, as I’m about to build my pc and curious if it worth doing push/pull too 😅

[@TheSkeipe]

Same here, going to order everything for my next build as soon as I get back home from my vacation.

[@alan7678]

@@TheProvokedPrawn Been searching the interweb's to find this comparison. Would be super awesome to also compare against the standard version with SL INF fans. Since I already have 3 SL-INF fans the price difference isn't too much and want to go with the best possible while keeping all the eye candy.

[@user-jz1xi2vm9m]

Got this AIO a couple weeks ago Love it and the light strips

[@knottymullet4725]

What ur temps on cpu ?

[@user-jz1xi2vm9m]

@@knottymullet4725 Returned it developed a pump fault.. got a refund

[@saintmoody5322]

I like your videos a lot! You take your time explaining everything and it’s easy to follow. Great job.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you kindly. I put a lot of effort in and try to be thorough. One day it'll pay off maybe 🤔😂

[@ivelindimitrov1757]

This is a beast of a cooler

[@a610412]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought each port is limited to 4 fans. I’m actually about to install 6 infinity fans with push/pull configuration this evening.

[@7daysgone]

This is great…. thank you!

[@bailey9203]

Question, is there anyway at all to sync up the AIO that already include the SL120 INF with triple pack fans if using separate controllers?

[@diggitydriz]

great video! This is one of the videos that convinced me to get this AIO. In my case though, l-connect 3 doesnt show my AIO (i have the sata connected , its the only sata power needing device, i have the USB into one of the USB 2 headers (wasn't using any), and have the pump in my AIO_PUMP header. The fans on the radiator are on the CPU_FAN to avoid the bios complaining about low rpm on cpu fan). My pump in the bios shows N/A and as mentioned, l-connect 3 (v1.6.30) shows just system info and settings, i dont see anything like yours. I dont care about the RGB but i'd like to see the pump details and such , any ideas?

[@johncroston6508]

Don't know if you've fixed this yet, but you don't need the AIO_PUMP connection at all. Connect the fixed wiring from the pump to CPU_FAN. The radiator fans connect to the Y splitter which plugs into the pump body, so the fans and their RGB are supplied by the pump.

[@Nagash-ol3oe]

PLEASE HELP ! Since app. 2 years I am running an O11 Dynamic XL Case (not EVO), and using YOUR Push/Pull Setup on the back side for intake. All Fans are Corsairs and the AiO is a NZXT. I would love to swap to a complete LianLi Setup with Infinity Fans and Reverse Infinity Fans, together with the Galahad Performance AiO. MY PROBLEM ! - The performance Galahad has a thicker Radiator (+5mm) and thicker fans (+3mm) which would both be mounted in the back, but I dont think this +8mm more thickness would be possible to fit in the case. As you have the most knowledge about all the LianLi products, I rly hope you could tell me if its possible or not (before I order something). Thx in advance for your help and keep up your aweseome work - great video as allways !

[@nicolasmeurillon2330]

Can this AIO use 140mm fans instead of 120mm? I plan to do a push/pull configuration with 140mm fans. I wonder if that is possible without using a bracket.

[@SolidSon]

If I’m using INF Fans then I also need to use 6-32 30mm screws for push pull?

[@THEFAMOUS01]

If I use Six Fans to go on to the radiator on a nzxt h9 Elite will that be overpowered? Just like the way you did it on this case

[@BBBBB21]

Do you think i would lose cooling performance if i were to use the 3 performance fans with the 3 sl 120 fans together for push pull vs keeping the the aio in its base configuration? Thanks for the video!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks for joining the channel. I wouldn't mix and match fans on the rad. The RPM and other specs of the two fans will be so different it wouldn't be optimal.

[@BBBBB21]

@TheProvokedPrawn makes sense thank you!

[@edgelord3428]

couldnt you set a fan curve?@@TheProvokedPrawn

[@inconvenientfacts58]

I am thinking the same thing, but the main reason is because I do not know how this AIO will fare if the default fans are replaced. If the INF fans perform near as well, then a single push config replacement can be enough. Otherwise, maybe a push and pull with INF fans.

[@HIGHPatient]

If I replace the fans, can those fans be put somewhere else and linked to one of the controller types?

[@jonnybravo5285]

Hey, I watched your Lian Li 011 Evo XL build video and ordered my parts to replicate it. As I was looking, I wasn’t sure how much power I would need. I ordered the Corsair 850W 80+ gold but all the the calculator apps were not consistent. Some said under 700 but some said upwards of 1200. I ordered the same motherboard(Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Formula w/Hyper M.2), Intel core I9 12,900k, gigabyte 3090, lian li gallahad cooler, 11 Lian Li rgb fans, the evo xl case, 16gb x4 corsair ddr5 rgb ram, 2TB ssd x3(wd black and x2 970 evo) and some other external components like keyboard, mouse, etc. I went all white and the 850W Corsair was the only one available in white. Should I go to the 1500W they sent you? Would 1000W be enough. I’m no expert and could use advice. Thanks for all your excellent videos.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

1000watt would be safer imo

[@jonnybravo5285]

@@TheProvokedPrawn tyvm

[@polybius87]

Should the pump lighting turn on after connecting the pumps 5V ARGB connection to either motherboard or Hub controller's SM port? I have an issue where it is not lighting up doing this but only lights up after connecting the pumps usb cable to motherboard header. Is the usb connection the only way to light up the pump?

[@TaLa7aMcHo]

Would the argb and mobo controll rgb work if my 3pin argb headers were blown out ?

[@leowoellner5113]

This is a really dumb question. I forgot to install those plastic spacers on the front of the motherboard for the aio. Are those really needed?

[@benjamin3455]

where can i purchase the AMD mounting brackets for the Lian li GA II TRINITY PERFORMANCE 360 Ali express do not have it in stock

[@Cloud-et8cw]

Hey I have this exact aio on my new pc, my only problem is when I go to turn my computer off everything turns off expect for the aio pump rgb, and it keeps the lighting preset on it, say rainbow, it keeps projecting that 24/7 until you turn off the power supply. I’ve turned off the usb setting in bios that would cause this, but so far no luck in fixing it, any help would be appreciated

[@ckoji.]

Can I ask, if i don't have the fan hub, where do I install what goes into sync 4?

[@abzaman77]

I have tightened the screw all the way until it's locked out. is there any problem?

[@spenceryork8043]

I can't seem to tighten my screws on the pump enough. Just keeps spinning. Is that part of the design?

[@ASTROSR4]

So im gettign this cooler and I want to use my RGB fans front facing in my case. Could is use these on one side and my SL120s on the otherside? So I get the looks of my RGB fans but a little more performance from these included fans?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You wouldn't get optimal performance by mixing fans but it is still possible.

[@honinakecheta601]

Sir did you already show how to do a push pull configuration with a 7000d or 5000d case?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I did in this build guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmPIo6mOmrueZtE

[@egorbro6288]

I connected the pump to the fans and when i booted the pc it said that it’s running at 2600rpm😅 Should i just plug the 3 fans to the pump socket or?

[@CalyX.]

Weird this is only 4 weeks ago i was on a waiting list for one of the retailers here in iceland doing a special order for the Lian Li Galahad 2 Trinity Performance Aio but they called me like 2 days ago and told me Lian Li is doing a Recall for all of the performance trinity galahad 2's and so because of that i'm waiting on the Unifan Galahad 2 trinity that isn't on Recall.

[@Nanissaanahx]

Can i mount 3 corsair 120 fan on back of the radiator?

[@jamesm568]

I like mine, but I didn't use the fans that came with it as they were swapped out for the Noctua Industrial 3000 RPM fans.

[@haies09]

Can you give us an update? How’s the pump noise etc… 😊

[@jamesm568]

@@haies09 I've had no issues with mine as the pump noise is like with any other AIO. The only time I may actually hear the pump is when I have all my case and rad fans turned off when I'm doing light computer work.

[@haies09]

@@jamesm568 I like that you replaced the fans. Noctua needs to release a AIO 😊

[@jamesm568]

@@haies09 I used six fans in a push pull configuration on the AIO as it's not really necessary, but I do it for giggles.

[@user-jz1xi2vm9m]

Pump just started to make noise like a mini motorbike no matter what setting pump is on... it is only 29 days old :( contacted Overclockers UK but no reply (place I bought it) Any ideas on what to do ?

[@OscarMikeGames]

Can I use the non-V2 SL INF fans?

[@achioshkhereli4778]

hello please answer. i have same aio cooler lian li galahad ii performance 360 and want conneting on the motherboard, but i don't understand which connecting method is good. i want to control fan speeds and rgb lights via l connect. on mb is 2 cpu fan headers. cpu fan and cpu opt. i plug aio pump cable on cpu fan header and radiators fan cable on cpu opt header on motherboard. it works, but radiators have no lighting. in your video you plug radiators fans cable on aio pump 4 pin header. i have other 4 case fans, not lian li which is connected on sys fan header on mb. i need that all aio fans an case fans will controlled speeds and rgb lighling together with L connect. usb cable is plugged on motherboards usb header and sata power cable on psu. please answer and sorry for bad english.

[@user-if1dg6zk7z]

Does using SL120 V2 fans instead of the Lian Li Galahad 2 Trinity Performance original fans will reduce the cooling performance ? (only push scenario)

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Something I need to test but I'd say yes because the performance fans are purposely designed for cooling this AIO and have better specs.

[@wffire]

Hello!! If I use AIO galahad trinity 2 360, will it also be worse if I install sl v2 instead of the standard ones?

[@kappachan2129]

Can someone explain to I (my english not so good so I might have did missed smth) I want plug all motherboard and no l connector. I put pump to pump header, usb to usb, and fans from radiatore to CPU _fan header. But how i put on rgb connected to motherboard??

[@QueLoKevin]

I have CPU FAN and CPU OPT as two different headers with no PUMP anywhere on the board. Do I just connect the pump to OPT instead?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Use CPU fan

[@QueLoKevin]

@@TheProvokedPrawn ​​⁠​⁠​⁠then where should I connect the fans? I know in the beginning of the video you say to plug the pump to cpu fan. But at 10:10 when you’re switching to SL120 fans, you plug the RGB to the hub and the fan cable to cpu fan header, then the pump to the pump header. I’m using the same hub so I’m trying to figure out where to plug the fans and pump being that I don’t have a pump header

[@ArkAstral]

Still havnt seen anyone make a benchmarks video for this aio and the sl-inf version yet which is annoying. Idk how good this is compared to something like an arctic freezer 2 or the somwhat new Ek Lux D nucleus aio.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Oh really? Figured I'd be behind the curve on that as I haven't had time to benchmark/review yet. I might be able to though.

[@ArkAstral]

@@TheProvokedPrawn if you do get around to it tysm

[@thelith]

There are benchmark videos about performance and the basic trinity. But it would be nice to see the infinity version and different push pull setups.

[@jamesm568]

Benchmarking an AIO is an absolute wait of time and actually irrelevant.

[@ArkAstral]

@@jamesm568 its still a nice thing to have information on and test out of curiosity. Even if the differences are only like 3-7c

[@Code69TV]

My galahad 2 trinity performance pump made a loud rattling noise after 1 Month of use and failed completly 1 day later. The price and the cooling performance is really good tho.

[@DerRusher]

Good thing you get 5 years of warranty and 3 years of leakage

[@michaelfretheim2652]

for some reason no matter how I wire it the pump won’t listen. I connect it directly to the motherboard and to the controller for my unifans but nothing works

[@mejhim]

The pump on main broke down i sent for replacement

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

recalled

[@SiVisPacemParaBellum2000]

why ? why black?? jeez :)) i´ve the white one bcs white build ^^ yours doesnt match the system