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http://i.imgur.com/8U7S8FWl.png

 

Another very Pretty Case imho

 

Hi guys..

 

Firsty. Go read this

 

Corsair RGB Hardware Ecosystem FAQ Thead

 

Covers most things You need to know on how the system works.

 

Don't Skim read it.. take Your time.. there is a lot to take in.

 

Also watch the Corsair How videos for iCUE Setup and Operation

 

 

I have a Discord Channel also

 

https://discord.gg/b6x8HpM

 

 

 

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when you get the case.

 

this is how it is set up internally.

 

http://i.imgur.com/ZY1yI7jl.png

 

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Taking things further

 

now should you decide to add more 3 LL RGB Fans

 

this is what you would need to do

 

http://i.imgur.com/WxwhFCxl.png

 

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And a little Further

 

Now adding Corsairs Pro Lighting Expansion Kit for some extra Case Lighting (up to 6 strips in iCUE and 4 strips in LINK)

 

http://i.imgur.com/rBX7z9ll.png

 

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And other devices

 

This is an example of adding in a corsair i series Power Supply and a Corsair H150i Pro and connections to the Commander Pro

 

http://i.imgur.com/veQagHel.png

 

and here is the same set up but including another 3 fans for a Push/Pull config on the H150i Pro

 

http://i.imgur.com/dMbVSozl.png

 

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using the H115i Platinum cooler

 

http://i.imgur.com/ICBYkWkl.png

 

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as and added extra..

 

screws and fitting included with the case

 

http://i.imgur.com/istrvmrl.jpg

 

Feel free to ask further questions and i will attempt to answer them.

and i will also add further info to this over time as questions get asked :)

 

Thanks for reading and Please Rate the thread at the top of this page if it helped..

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Hi everyone. I'm about to assemble my first pc with the components in the signature. Given that it is the first time that I get involved in the enterprise I need a clarification. As in the last Zotty diagram (thank you to exist) I have 6 LL120 fans, the Commander Pro, the RGB Hub, an HX850i and a Corsair Hydro H150i and 4 strip led Corsair RGB. If I wanted to replace the fans of the H150i with 3 LL 120 how would the configuration change with respect to the Zotty diagram? A help would be very welcome before combining trouble. Thank you
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Hi buddy..

 

The Last Diagram in the first post would be your best bet..

 

H150i Rad has to be front mounted and i would advise as intake.. which is how i run my 570x.. i also run the top fans (2x140) as intake and the single rear as exhaust. works well for me in that case. (same chassis as 500d mostly) this way greatly reduces dust/fluff due to positive pressure and all intake being filtered. some have said it doesnt work so well for them. but different specs produces different results. all imho.. you have to see what works for you and your setup

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hi buddy,,

 

yes they are already set up in the case :)

 

Thanks for answering.

 

What I actually meant was should they be stuck in position. Should have made myself clearer first time.

 

My case arrived with the commander pro stuck to the inside of the left hand tempered glass door and the fan hub stuck to the back end of the PSU shrowd.

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Cheers mate. I thought that would be the case.

 

The company I bought it from are being a right ball-ache, they first of all said it didn't look like there was anything wrong and refused the return, they have now delayed the return long enough for it to now be a compulsary return to manufacturer which is going to take 4 weeks+. So I feel so hacked off that I think I'm going to return all the corsair items and go with a different eco system altogether.

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Thanks that's helpful !

 

had the same issue with the commander glued to the indside glass but i managed to take it off, it just went apart but I hope it's not broken, it's just the "case" around. I hope i won't have a bad surprise with it.

 

For the rgb hub it was on the right side of the PSU cover, i guess it will be an issue with cable management too.. that's stupid !

 

Now another question :

Since i'll get :

 

3 chassis fans

3 aio fans

 

Should i need to plug it all to commander or can i leave the 3 aio fans on the pumps? Does that change anything somehow?

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Just wanted to say thanks for your help and to give an update.

 

I had a reply from Corsair, who immediately offered to send out any replacement parts I needed and were as helpful as they could be. I realize that I was somewhat unfair spitting my dummy out and blaming Corsair for the problems caused by a supplier they have no control over.

 

I sent the case back, requested a replacement which they agreed to but wouldn't say when and after much more poor customer service they finally sent a snotty email saying that if I want a replacement one would be sent once the return arrives and reminded me how grateful I should be for them allowing the return outside of their 48 hour window and that they issued a free return. I responded and asked why they couldn't tell me when to expect a return four emails earlier and reminded them that I was well within the 30 day window of their returns policy which is published on their site and included a link. The next I heard was a full refund issued instead of a replacement.

 

So I've postponed my build until after Christmas and then I will try again.

 

Overall, I cannot fault Corsair and what they were willing to do to help.

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Hi Zotty, as you suggested i will install the H150i as intake, and use the single rear as Exhaust, my question is, can i connect a single LL120 (Rear Exhaust) together with the 2xLL140 (Top Fans) on a RGB FAN HUB?

Because i read this "Only 1 type of fan per hub. All SP or All HD etc etc"

 

Thanks in advance

 

Hi buddy..

 

The Last Diagram in the first post would be your best bet..

 

H150i Rad has to be front mounted and i would advise as intake.. which is how i run my 570x.. i also run the top fans (2x140) as intake and the single rear as exhaust. works well for me in that case. (same chassis as 500d mostly) this way greatly reduces dust/fluff due to positive pressure and all intake being filtered. some have said it doesnt work so well for them. but different specs produces different results. all imho.. you have to see what works for you and your setup

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