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Last updated September 14th March 2022

 

 

 

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Commander Pro/Lighting Node Pro/Lighting Node Core/RGB Fan LED Hubs/PSU's/AIO Coolers

 

RGB Fans/RGB Strips/LS100 specs/info

 

iCUE Enabled Cases

 

Basic Questions Answered

 

Diagrams and Videos

 

 

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Other Faqs/Guides

 

My 1000D Build Guide

 

iCue FAQ

 

DevBikers General Cooler FAQ

 

Inheritance's iCUE Tutorial

 

Community iCUE Tutorials/Guides

 

iCUE Early Access - Video Tutorials

 

 

 

 

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Links for correct Section's of the Forum for Question's you might want to ask

 

 

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Again, Please don't ask for help or advice in this Thread as it will make it unmanageable for both my self and the Corsair Administration Team, Start Your own thread in the correct section from above.

 

To add. I Do not mind taking Pm's for questions or help and will always answer you.. but in the art of helping others we need your questions to be public really so that future members in need of help can find similar questions to their own while searching for answers.. hope this makes sense guys & gals.. and GOOD LUCK!!

 

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Thought I would Knock this thread up for people to find when searching for Setup help of Corsair iCue & LINK Hardware, RGB Fans, Commander Pro's, Lighting Node Pro's, Corsair LED strips ETC.

 

I will keep adding to it in an attempt to cover most iCue & Link Wiring/Hardware Setup type Questions.

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iCue & Link Control Products

 

Video by @DevBiker showing the devices and how they differ and what options they have. a worth while watch along side reading this FAQ

 

 

 

 

Button Controllers

 

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  1. Only compatible with HD or SP RGB fans
  2. Must use HD version on HD fans only and SP version on SP fans only
  3. Plugs into the Corsair RGB Fan LED hub
  4. Cannot be used along side Corsair iCue/LINK

 

 

Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub

 

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  1. Sata Powered (none Removable)
  2. Connects via an LED channel of either the Commander Pro or Lighting Node Pro and would allow RGB control via Corsair iCue/LINK (SP & HD fans also have a button controller option, Note:- no Corsair iCue/LINK Control when using Button Controllers)
  3. Compatible with All Corsair RGB Fans up to a total of 6 Via 6 x 4 pin Headers
  4. Only 1 type of fan per hub. All SP or All HD etc etc
  5. Ports must be used in order
  6. When bought on it's own you don't get the RGB 3 Pin (twin cable) data connection cable with it for connection to CoPro or NoPro

 

 

Corsair Lighting Node Core

 

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  • Sata Powered (none removable)
  • Connects to a USB header (none Removable)
  • Supports 6 of Corsairs RGB Fans 6 x 4 pin Headers
  • Allows RGB Control via Corsair iCue/LINK
  • Auto Detected in iCUE

 

 

Lighting Node Pro (NoPro)

 

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  • Sata Powered (none Removable)
  • Connects to a USB header (Removable)
  • Support 2 LED channels. via 2 x 3 pin headers, Each channel supports a single RGB Fan Hub or up to 4 strips in LINK and 6 Strips Limit in iCue
  • Allows RGB Control via Corsair iCue/LINK
  • Auto Detected in iCUE
  • If you have 6 QL fans on the Lighting Node Pro then you can not use the other RGB Channel. it becomes unavailable in iCUE

 

 

Commander Pro (CoPro)

 

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1, Sata Powered (none Removable) with 4.5a Limit for the entire unit... this includes its MCU as well as a 1a limit per fan header. (note.Not Officially supported but there is no reason why you can not use Fan header Splitter cables but its been noted triple fan splitters cause issues) imho no more that 8 fans in total.

 

2, Connects via USB Header (none Removable)

 

3, Has 2 USB headers

 

4, 2 LED channels. Each channel supports a single RGB Fan Hub or up to 4 strips in LINK and 6 Strips Limit in iCue via 2 x 3 pin headers,

 

5, 4 Temp Probe Channels and 4 Supplied Probes

 

6, Comes with 2 RGB data connection cables for RGB Fan LED Hubs.

 

7, Allows RGB/Fan RPM Control & System Monitoring via Corsair iCue/LINK

 

8, The LED on the Commander Pro will Flash green upon boot and any time it communicates with the Host PC.. it will go Red when in Boot loader Mode or has a communications Error. it is not illuminated normally

 

 

Commander Core (included with the iCUE Elite Capellix AIO Coolers)

 

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  • Sata Powered (none removable)
  • Connects to a USB header (none Removable)
  • Supports 6 of Corsairs RGB Fans 6 x 4 pin Headers
  • Controls the Speed of up to 6 Fans both PWM and Voltage controlled 6 x 4 pin Headers
  • Allows RGB Control via Corsair iCue/LINK
  • Auto Detected in iCUE
  • Allows controls of iCUE Elite Capellis AIO Coolers
  • Has 1 Thermal probe 2pin header and a 2nd sensed from the Elite cooler in iCUE

 

 

 

Commander Core XT (also supplied with the Corsair 5000T Case

 

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  1. Precisely control fan speeds in CORSAIR iCUE
  2. Control up to 264 total RGB LEDs on up to 6x fans and 6x light strips
  3. Intelligently detects any combination of up to six CORSAIR RGB fans
  4. Two included temperature sensors
  5. Connect a CORSAIR RGB Fan LED Hub (sold separately) to control lighting for up to 6x additional RGB fans
  6. USB 2.0 pass-through
  7. Powered by CORSAIR iCUE software
  8. Embedded magnets for easy installation
  9. Sata Powered
  10. Max Current - 4.5A
  11. 6x 4-pin PWM fan headers
  12. 6x 4-pin CORSAIR RGB headers
  13. 1x 3-pin CORSAIR RGB header
  14. 2x Thermistor ports- Dimensions (mm): 109mm x 65.5mm x 13.5mm
  15. Warranty: 2 years

 

 

Corsair I Series Power Supply's

 

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  1. Connects Via a Mini usb Connection or Supplied 4 pin connector
  2. lets You monitor and log fan speed, voltages, power consumption and Temperatures.
  3. Lets you control fan speed.
  4. Lets You configure +12V rail operation.
  5. Auto Detected in iCUE

 

 

Corsair I Series Hydro Coolers

 

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  1.  
  2. Pro Series Coolers Have a Single Zone RGB Pump head only, No RGB Fans are Supplied
  3. Platinum Series Coolers Have a Multi Zone RGB Pump head and ML RGB Fans are Supplied
  4. Connects Via a Micro Usb for the Pro/Platinum Series and Mini usb for older versions
  5. lets You monitor and log fan/Pump speed and Liquid Temperatures.
  6. Lets you control fan & Pump speed.
  7. Lets You configure the Pump Heads RGB Lighting (and The fans RGB on Platinum coolers)
  8. Auto Detected in iCUE
    (Note.. some coolers are not compatible with iCue currently. more info to follow Compatibility List)

 

Elite AIO Coolers

 

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more info here H series Elite Cooler Faq

 

 

 

Corsair RGB RAM

 

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  1.  
  2. All of Corsairs RGB Ram is Compatible with iCUE
  3. Requires No Cables to connect
  4. Auto Detected in iCUE

 

 

 

 

 

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RGB Fan & LED Strip Specifications

 

 

 

Note. None of the below Fans/Fan Kits are supplied with a Voltage/Pwm Fan controller of any type. For this sort of control (in Corsair iCue/LINK) you would need a Commander Pro

And all Corsair's RGB fans need to be Connected to a Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub and the RGB Fan LED Hub goes to either the Button controller (HD RGB and SP RGB fans only) or Corsair's Commander Pro or Lighting Node Pro

 

Triple (120mm) & Double (140mm) packs of Fans come with, SP/HD fans 1x RGB Fan LED Hub & 1x Button controller... LL/ML fans 1x RGB Fan LED Hub & 1 Lighting Node Pro

 

All Corsair RGB fans have these 2 x 4pin connections and Strips and Dominator Airflow Platinum RGB Fan have just 1x 3pin RGB connection)

 

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Note (Strip's RGB plug is 3 pin and Fan's RGB plug is 4 PIN. Strips work with Strips... Fans work with Fans... simples)

 

 

 

  1. zdbm7KYt.pngSP RGB Fans: 4 LEDs around the centre hub. all 4 LED's display the same colour at the same time, These are 3-pin, DC-controlled fans and cannot be controlled from the Corsair Liquid Cooler fan connectors. The RGB effect is visible on both intake and exhaust. Only available as 120mm. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A. Can NOT be mixed with Corsairs other RGB Fans including SP Pro RGB Fans on the same Lighting Node Core or RGB Fan LED Hub
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  2. UtSWiKbs.pngSP Pro RGB Fans: 8 Individually addressed LEDs around the centre of the hub, These are 3-pin, DC-controlled fans and cannot be controlled from the Corsair Liquid Cooler fan connectors. The RGB effect is visible on both intake and exhaust. Available as 120mm or 140mm. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A. Can NOT be mixed with Corsairs SP RGB Fans on the same Lighting Node Core or RGB Fan LED Hub
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  3. dG1DrXKs.pngSP Pro Elite Fans: 8 Individually addressed LEDs around the centre of the hub, These are 4-pin PWM fans and can be controlled from any 4-pin PWM header or 3-pin DC header (PWM is preferred and provides better control). They have a clear fan body and are visible from both intake and exhaust. Available in 140mm and 120mm versions. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A.
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  4. fn5RNPbs.pngHD RGB Fans: 12 Individually addressed LEDs around the outside of the fan. These are 4-pin PWM fans and can be controlled from any 4-pin PWM header or 3-pin DC header (PWM is preferred and provides better control). They have a clear fan body and are visible from both intake and exhaust. Available in 140mm and 120mm versions. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A.
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  5. PcQLTXQ.pngLL RGB Fans: 16 Individually addressed LEDs, 12 around the outside and 4 around the hub. These are 4-pin PWM fans and can be controlled from any 4-pin PWM header or 3-pin DC header (PWM is preferred and provides better control). The RGB effect is only visible from the intake side of the fan. Available in 140mm and 120mm versions. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A.
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  6. 3j5x6SJs.pngQL RGB Fans: 34 Individually addressed LEDs, 12 around the outside and 4 around the hub on the front and 12 around the outside and 6 around the hub on the inside of the fan. These are 4-pin PWM fans and can be controlled from any 4-pin PWM header or 3-pin DC header (PWM is preferred and provides better control). The RGB effect is visible from the intake and exhaust sides of the fan. Available in 140mm and 120mm versions. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A. Note. If Using 6 QL Fans on the Lighting Node Pro. you can not have anything on the Lighting Node Pro's other Rgb Channel. Can be Used with RGB Fan LED Hubs Like any other Corsair RGB iCUE enabled Fan
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  7. JW8yF6Ks.pngML RGB Fans: 4 Individually addressed LEDs around the hub of the fan. Optimized for the best combination of performance and silence, using the same technology as the Corsair ML Pro fans but with reduced speed. They are identical to the fans that ship with the new series of PRO coolers. These are 4-pin PWM fans and require a 4-pin PWM connection for control; the magnetic levitation requires the full 12V to operate properly. The RGB effect is visible on both intake and exhaust. Available in 140mm and 120mm versions. Rated current for the fan: 0.225A.
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  8. cIZprOkt.pngPro RGB Strip: 10 Individually addressed LEDs, Length: 410mm, IP65-rated transparent silicone coated, 4 magnets per strip and full-strip tape, 5v. 4 strip Limit in LINK and 6 Strip Limit in iCue
    NOTE*
    (not to be confused with the older and now EOL CORSAIR Link RGB LED Lighting Kit which only contains 2 Strips.. this kit will NOT work with the Commander Pro or Lighting Node Pro..)
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  9. 4H83gU1.pngDominator Airflow Platinum RGB Fan: 6 Individually addressed LEDs per Fan. Dual 50mm RGB Fans. Designed for Cooling Corsair Dominator Platinum memory modules (but will fit over most other Ram types. Clips to the Clips that hold the Ram in place. RPM: 3700, PWM controllable. Voltage: 5-12V (DC) comes with a supplied Lighting Node Pro and is selected in LINK as an 'Airflow Platinum' or in iCUE as an LED strip. it would then appear as a single RGB Strip.. Effects similar to a HD series fan. . can be chained onto the end of up to 4 strips (maybe 5!)
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    LS100 Smart Lighting Kit Includes 2x long strips (450mm) with 27 individually addressable LEDs each, 2x short strips (250mm) with 15 individually addressable LEDs each, an external lighting controller, USB cable, and external power cable. Comes with and External PSU and all cabling and clips needed. require 1 x USB Connection.included accessorieswTeUFyK.png

 

 

 

 

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iCUE Enabled Cases

 

 

 

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Obsidian 1000D

 

Supplied Devices, 1000D edition Commander Pro. This differs from the normal Commander Pro as it also has a Chassis Lighting option to control the 22 RGB LED's in the Sails Logo and Front IO. this is is connected to LED channel one the 1000D Commander Pro. in the Following order, Sails Logo/Front IO and then there is a Pass through Female RGB socket hanging towards the front of the Case which is Lighting Channel 1 in iCUE.

 

more info here My 1000D build Log

 

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Obsidian 500D SE

 

Supplied Devices, 1 x Commander Pro, 3 x LL 120mm RGB Fans, 1 RGB Fan LED Hub

 

More info here Obsidian 500d SE Faq

 

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570x Mirror Black

 

Supplied Devices, 3 x SP 120mm RGB Fans, 1 x RGB Fan LED Hub, RGB PSU Shroud and Sails Logo's and the Sp Button controller

 

More info here 570x Mirror Black Faq

 

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280X

 

Supplied Devices

, 1 x Lighting Node Pro, RGB Fan LED Hub, 2 x LL 120mm RGB Fans

 

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Spec Omega RGB

 

Supplied Devices, 1 x Spec Omega edition Lighting Node Pro. This differs from a Normal Lighting Node pro as it's LED channel 1 is set to power the front chassis lighting's 30 LED's, it appears in iCUE as the Spec Omega rather than a normal Lighting Node Pro.

 

2 x HD 120 RGB Fans, 1 x RGB Fan LED Hub

 

 

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Some Basic Questions Answered.

 

  1. None of the below items are compatible with the older Commander Mini and Lighting Node Products.. Do NOT attempt to mix the two product ranges. The Commander Mini and Lighting Node are now discontinued, You may get help for these items by asking in the Corsair Link Section 'Click Me'
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  2. 4 strip Limit in LINK and 6 Strip Limit in iCue
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  3. Commander Pro's can be Daisy chained.
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  4. Can have as many Commander Pro's and/or Lighting Node Pro's as you like.
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  5. You can NOT mix fan types on the Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub.
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  6. Corsair RGB fans have 2 Cables.. one for power/rpm control and one for RGB control
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  7. Fans must be plugged into the Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub in order, You must not miss ports out.. 3 fans? ports 1 to 3!.
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  8. Do Not Hot Swap Fans and Strips into the Commander Pro or Lighting Node Pro while Your system is powered up.
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  9. Fans & Strips must be added Into iCue/LINK in the Correct devices 'Lighting Setup' Tab.
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  10. Pro Strips will NOT work in the Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub and will result in a damaged Pro Strip should you attempt this.
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  11. RGB fans will NOT work plugged directly in to the Lighting Node Pro or Commander Pro, you MUST use the Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub which then Plugs into a Commander Pro or Lighting Node Pro
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  12. ML and LL multipack kits come with both the RGB Fan LED Hub & a Lighting Node Pro .
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  13. SP and HD Multipack Kits come the RGB Fan LED Hub & a Button controller.
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  14. SP/HD/ML RGB Fan's and Pro LED strips have Hardware playback, Meaning they will will continue to display Custom Profiles when iCue/LINK isn't Running.
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  15. LL RGB Fan's Have no Hardware Playback meaning they will not display Custom Profiles when iCue/LINK isn't running
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  16. Button Controllers, SP button Controller only operates the SP RGB Fans & the HD button Controller only operates the HD RGB Fans and are in NO way compatible with LL or ML RGB Fan's
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  17. If you have one bad fan (LED's) it could possibly effect the following fans on the RGB Fan LED Hub, Bad fan in port 1? fans on the following ports may not light up correctly.
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  18. Not Officially supported but there is no reason why you can not use Fan header Splitter cables on the Commander Pro (note there is a 1A limitation per fan header and a 4.5A limitation for the entire unit (including it's MCU and any Corsair RGB Strips you have attached) and I recommend no more than 2 Fans on any one Channel (note, seen plenty of issues when trying to use triple PWM splitters or more).
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  19. iCue/LINK Is also a Hardware Monitoring Program. It's not recommended you run other monitoring programs along side it. To do so risks Software Conflicts.
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  20. When encountering problems like coolers not being detected by iCue/LINK, it's worth heading to Device Manager/Universal Serial Bus Controllers and look for the Corsair USBXp driver, Even if it is present and enabled, disable/re-enable and see if that helps. General Cooler FAQ: By DevBiker
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  21. Lighting Node Pro not appearing or failing to Update in Corsair iCue/LINK? Try This Video for how to Reflash it's Firmware.. This can also apply to the Commander Pro. same procedure but different Firmware, Both Commander Pro and Node Pro Firmware can be found here
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  22. Need More USB Headers?. You could use the ones on the back of your case by routing a standard Mini Usb Cable out to it.. Or You could Try this Click Me
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  23. Corsair 570x Mirror Black RGB logo's are Connected as a Single SP RGB fan. they are Plugged into Port 4 of the supplied Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub along with the Supplied SP RGB Fans. You would need to Add a Lighting Node Pro or a Commander Pro for iCue/LINK control. Should you replace the stock SP RGB fans with other Corsair RGB fans you would need them on a Second RGB Fan LED Hub and you would need to Move the Logo's to port 1 of the RGB Fan LED hub it's connected to.

 

More to Follow.

 

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Diagrams

 

Note. Fan Type does not matter in these Diagrams. the Wiring is the same across all 4 fan types (see Button Controllers in 'Some Basic Questions Answered' at the top of this thread for other connectivity details on these items and compatibility)

 

 

Lighting Node Core Setup

 

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Lighting Node Pro Setup.

 

This allows RGB control of 4 Pro Strips in Corsair iCue/LINK

 

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Corsair Lighting Node Pro & Pro Expansion Kit Setup

 

This allows RGB control of 8 Pro Strips in Corsair LINK/iCue

 

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Corsair RGB Fan & Lighting Node Pro Setup.

 

This allows RGB control of 6 RGB Fan's in Corsair iCue/LINK

 

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Corsair RGB Fan & Commander Pro Setup.

 

This allows RGB & RPM control of 6 RGB Fan's in Corsair iCue/LINK

 

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Corsair RGB Fan & Commander Pro & Pro Expansion Kit Setup.

 

This allows RGB & RPM control of 6 RGB Fan's and RGB control of 4 Pro Strips in Corsair iCue/LINK

 

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Advanced Node Core Setups using Corsair Platinum/Pro series AIO's to control all Fan Speeds..

 

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Commander Core Diagrams.

 

this one would be your typical way of setting it up (more to be added once its in my hands)

 

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One for more than 6 fans

 

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Corsair 570x Mirror Black Setup.

 

 

Standard

 

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With Commander Pro Giving iCUE Control of 6 SP RGB Fans and the Case Logo's

 

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this one shows use of a Custom Cable to allow the use of a Single RGB Fan LED Hub.

 

it must be noted that the Custom cable can only be used with fans/logo's of the same type!

 

the Logo's in the 570x Mirror black are technically an SP RGB Fan. this is how they are connected and also detected in iCUE/LINK and indeed by the SP button Controller..YOU MUST NOT MIX SP Fan RGB fan connections with any of Corsairs other RGB Fans/Strips. and of course this is in no way Supported by Corsair in anyway.. this is a custom modification!. at your own risk guys!

 

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and another taking things a step further by adding the Custom SP RGB Fan splitter Cable and also a Commander Pro and Pro Lighting Expansion Pack

 

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Advanced Corsair RGB Setups

 

This show's the use of Multiple Lighting Node Pro's and RGB Fan LED Hub's. The plan with this one is to have two of the Lighting Node Pro's outside the case Powering 12 x Pro Led strips spread across the back of all Monitors and 12 x Pro Led strips under the desks and behind the TV on the Wall.

 

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updated

 

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diagram below shows use of DevBikers RGB Fan LED Hub Splitter Cable.

 

more info here http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=174759

 

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I have also run a Usb cable from my Wifes Lighting Node Pro in her PC to my Rear IO so I control her Node Pro in My iCue, meaning her RGB is synced with mine

 

Note. When using PWM splitters please do your Math to make sure any power you are drawing from a device (Pump/CoPro etc) is with in the devices specs

 

 

 

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Worth the watch.. certainly for new 570x owners 😉

 

 

 

 

My Discord Channel

 

Corsair Case Owners Club

 

https://discord.gg/b6x8HpM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If anyone else has anything to add and can see something that needs editing, just PM me and I will add it in for You and of course add Your name to the Contributors Credits 🙂

 

If You found this Thread/Faq Helpful then please head back to the top and Rate it please.. Helps show others it's of use 🙂

 

 

 

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iCue & Link Control Products

 

Button Controllers

 

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  1. Only compatible with HD or SP RGB fans
  2. Must use HD version on HD fans only and SP version on SP fans only
  3. Plugs into the Corsair RGB Fan LED hub
  4. Cannot be used along side Corsair iCue/LINK

 

 

Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub

 

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  1. Sata Powered (none Removable)
  2. Connects via an LED channel of either the Commander Pro or Lighting Node Pro and would allow RGB control via Corsair iCue/LINK (SP & HD fans also have a button controller option, Note:- no Corsair iCue/LINK Control when using Button Controllers)
  3. Compatible with All Corsair RGB Fans up to a total of 6 Via 6 x 4 pin Headers
  4. Only 1 type of fan per hub. All SP or All HD etc etc
  5. Ports must be used in order
  6. When bought on it's own you don't get the RGB 3 Pin (twin cable) data connection cable with it for connection to CoPro or NoPro

 

 

Corsair Lighting Node Core

 

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  • Sata Powered (none removable)
  • Connects to a USB header (none Removable)
  • Supports 6 of Corsairs RGB Fans 6 x 4 pin Headers
  • Allows RGB Control via Corsair iCue/LINK
  • Auto Detected in iCUE

 

 

Lighting Node Pro (NoPro)

 

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  • Sata Powered (none Removable)
  • Connects to a USB header (Removable)
  • Support 2 LED channels. via 2 x 3 pin headers, Each channel supports a single RGB Fan Hub or up to 4 strips in LINK and 6 Strips Limit in iCue
  • Allows RGB Control via Corsair iCue/LINK
  • Auto Detected in iCUE
  • If you have 6 QL fans on the Lighting Node Pro then you can not use the other RGB Channel. it becomes unavailable in iCUE

 

Commander Pro (CoPro)

 

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1, Sata Powered (none Removable) with 4.5a Limit for the entire unit... this includes its MCU as well as a 1a limit per fan header. (note.Not Officially supported but there is no reason why you can not use Fan header Splitter cables but its been noted triple fan splitters cause issues) imho no more that 8 fans in total.

 

2, Connects via USB Header (none Removable)

 

3, Has 2 USB headers

 

4, 2 LED channels. Each channel supports a single RGB Fan Hub or up to 4 strips in LINK and 6 Strips Limit in iCue via 2 x 3 pin headers,

 

5, 4 Temp Probe Channels and 4 Supplied Probes

 

6, Comes with 2 RGB data connection cables for RGB Fan LED Hubs.

 

7, Allows RGB/Fan RPM Control & System Monitoring via Corsair iCue/LINK

 

8, Allows Full control of Hydro X for both speed and RGB control of Pumps/Blocks and Fans

 

9, The LED on the Commander Pro will Flash green upon boot and any time it communicates with the Host PC.. it will go Red when in Boot loader Mode or has a communications Error. it is not illuminated normally

 

10, Controls the Speed of up to 6 Fans both PWM and Voltage controled

 

 

Commander Core (included with the iCUE Elite Capellix AIO Coolers)

 

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  • Sata Powered (none removable)
  • Connects to a USB header (none Removable)
  • Supports 6 of Corsairs RGB Fans 6 x 4 pin Headers
  • Controls the Speed of up to 6 Fans both PWM and Voltage controlled 6 x 4 pin Headers
  • Allows RGB Control via Corsair iCue/LINK
  • Auto Detected in iCUE
  • Allows controls of iCUE Elite Capellis AIO Coolers
  • Has 1 Thermal probe 2pin header and a 2nd sensed from the Elite cooler in iCUE

 

Corsair I Series Power Supply's

 

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  1. Connects Via a Mini usb Connection or Supplied 4 pin connector
  2. lets You monitor and log fan speed, voltages, power consumption and Temperatures.
  3. Lets you control fan speed.
  4. Lets You configure +12V rail operation.
  5. Auto Detected in iCUE

 

Corsair I Series Hydro Coolers

 

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  2. Pro Series Coolers Have a Single Zone RGB Pump head only, No RGB Fans are Supplied
  3. Platinum Series Coolers Have a Multi Zone RGB Pump head and ML RGB Fans are Supplied
  4. Connects Via a Micro Usb for the Pro/Platinum Series and Mini usb for older versions
  5. lets You monitor and log fan/Pump speed and Liquid Temperatures.
  6. Lets you control fan & Pump speed.
  7. Lets You configure the Pump Heads RGB Lighting (and The fans RGB on Platinum coolers)
  8. Auto Detected in iCUE
    (Note.. some coolers are not compatible with iCue currently. more info to follow Compatibility List)

 

Elite AIO Coolers

 

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more info here H series Elite Cooler Faq

 

 

Corsair RGB RAM

 

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  2. All of Corsairs RGB Ram is Compatible with iCUE
  3. Requires No Cables to connect
  4. Auto Detected in iCUE
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RGB Fan & LED Strip Specifications

 

 

 

Note. None of the below Fans/Fan Kits are supplied with a Voltage/Pwm Fan controller of any type. For this sort of control (in Corsair iCue/LINK) you would need a Commander Pro

And all Corsair's RGB fans need to be Connected to a Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub and the RGB Fan LED Hub goes to either the Button controller (HD RGB and SP RGB fans only) or Corsair's Commander Pro or Lighting Node Pro

 

Triple (120mm) & Double (140mm) packs of Fans come with, SP/HD fans 1x RGB Fan LED Hub & 1x Button controller... LL/ML fans 1x RGB Fan LED Hub & 1 Lighting Node Pro

 

All Corsair RGB fans have these 2 x 4pin connections and Strips and Dominator Airflow Platinum RGB Fan have just 1x 3pin RGB connection)

 

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Note (Strip's RGB plug is 3 pin and Fan's RGB plug is 4 PIN. Strips work with Strips... Fans work with Fans... simples)

 

 

 

  1. zdbm7KYt.pngSP RGB Fans: 4 LEDs around the centre hub. all 4 LED's display the same colour at the same time, These are 3-pin, DC-controlled fans and cannot be controlled from the Corsair Liquid Cooler fan connectors. The RGB effect is visible on both intake and exhaust. Only available as 120mm. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A. Can NOT be mixed with Corsairs other RGB Fans including SP Pro RGB Fans on the same Lighting Node Core or RGB Fan LED Hub
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  2. UtSWiKbs.pngSP Pro RGB Fans: 8 Individually addressed LEDs around the centre of the hub, These are 3-pin, DC-controlled fans and cannot be controlled from the Corsair Liquid Cooler fan connectors. The RGB effect is visible on both intake and exhaust. Available as 120mm or 140mm. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A. Can NOT be mixed with Corsairs SP RGB Fans on the same Lighting Node Core or RGB Fan LED Hub.
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  3. dG1DrXKs.pngSP Pro Elite Fans: 8 Individually addressed LEDs around the centre of the hub, These are 4-pin PWM fans and can be controlled from any 4-pin PWM header or 3-pin DC header (PWM is preferred and provides better control). They have a clear fan body and are visible from both intake and exhaust. Available in 140mm and 120mm versions. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A.
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  4. fn5RNPbs.pngHD RGB Fans: 12 Individually addressed LEDs around the outside of the fan. These are 4-pin PWM fans and can be controlled from any 4-pin PWM header or 3-pin DC header (PWM is preferred and provides better control). They have a clear fan body and are visible from both intake and exhaust. Available in 140mm and 120mm versions. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A.
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  5. PcQLTXQ.pngLL RGB Fans: 16 Individually addressed LEDs, 12 around the outside and 4 around the hub. These are 4-pin PWM fans and can be controlled from any 4-pin PWM header or 3-pin DC header (PWM is preferred and provides better control). The RGB effect is only visible from the intake side of the fan. Available in 140mm and 120mm versions. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A.
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  6. 3j5x6SJs.pngQL RGB Fans: 34 Individually addressed LEDs, 12 around the outside and 4 around the hub on the front and 12 around the outside and 6 around the hub on the inside of the fan. These are 4-pin PWM fans and can be controlled from any 4-pin PWM header or 3-pin DC header (PWM is preferred and provides better control). The RGB effect is visible from the intake and exhaust sides of the fan. Available in 140mm and 120mm versions. Rated current for the fan: 0.30A. Note. If Using 6 QL Fans on the Lighting Node Pro. you can not have anything on the Lighting Node Pro's other Rgb Channel. Can be Used with RGB Fan LED Hubs Like any other Corsair RGB iCUE enabled Fan
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  7. JW8yF6Ks.pngML RGB Fans: 4 Individually addressed LEDs around the hub of the fan. Optimized for the best combination of performance and silence, using the same technology as the Corsair ML Pro fans but with reduced speed. They are identical to the fans that ship with the new series of PRO coolers. These are 4-pin PWM fans and require a 4-pin PWM connection for control; the magnetic levitation requires the full 12V to operate properly. The RGB effect is visible on both intake and exhaust. Available in 140mm and 120mm versions. Rated current for the fan: 0.225A.
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  8. cIZprOkt.pngPro RGB Strip: 10 Individually addressed LEDs, Length: 410mm, IP65-rated transparent silicone coated, 4 magnets per strip and full-strip tape, 5v. 4 strip Limit in LINK and 6 Strip Limit in iCue
    NOTE*
    (not to be confused with the older and now EOL CORSAIR Link RGB LED Lighting Kit which only contains 2 Strips.. this kit will NOT work with the Commander Pro or Lighting Node Pro..)
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  9. 4H83gU1.pngDominator Airflow Platinum RGB Fan: 6 Individually addressed LEDs per Fan. Dual 50mm RGB Fans. Designed for Cooling Corsair Dominator Platinum memory modules (but will fit over most other Ram types. Clips to the Clips that hold the Ram in place. RPM: 3700, PWM controllable. Voltage: 5-12V (DC) comes with a supplied Lighting Node Pro and is selected in LINK as an 'Airflow Platinum' or in iCUE as an LED strip. it would then appear as a single RGB Strip.. Effects similar to a HD series fan. . can be chained onto the end of up to 4 strips (maybe 5!)
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    LS100 Smart Lighting Kit Includes 2x long strips (450mm) with 27 individually addressable LEDs each, 2x short strips (250mm) with 15 individually addressable LEDs each, an external lighting controller, USB cable, and external power cable. Comes with and External PSU and all cabling and clips needed. require 1 x USB Connection.included accessorieswTeUFyK.png
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iCUE Enabled Cases

 

 

 

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Obsidian 1000D

 

Supplied Devices, 1000D edition Commander Pro. This differs from the normal Commander Pro as it also has a Chassis Lighting option to control the 22 RGB LED's in the Sails Logo and Front IO. this is is connected to LED channel one the 1000D Commander Pro. in the Following order, Sails Logo/Front IO and then there is a Pass through Female RGB socket hanging towards the front of the Case which is Lighting Channel 1 in iCUE.

 

more info here My 1000D build Log

 

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Obsidian 500D SE

 

Supplied Devices, 1 x Commander Pro, 3 x LL 120mm RGB Fans, 1 RGB Fan LED Hub

 

included fittings and screws

 

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More info here Obsidian 500d SE Faq

 

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570x Mirror Black

 

Supplied Devices, 3 x SP 120mm RGB Fans, 1 x RGB Fan LED Hub, RGB PSU Shroud and Sails Logo's and the Sp Button controller

 

More info here 570x Mirror Black Faq

 

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280X

 

Supplied Devices

, 1 x Lighting Node Pro, RGB Fan LED Hub, 2 x LL 120mm RGB Fans

 

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Spec Omega RGB

 

Supplied Devices, 1 x Spec Omega edition Lighting Node Pro. This differs from a Normal Lighting Node pro as it's LED channel 1 is set to power the front chassis lighting's 30 LED's, it appears in iCUE as the Spec Omega rather than a normal Lighting Node Pro.

 

2 x HD 120 RGB Fans, 1 x RGB Fan LED Hub

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Some Basic Questions Answered.

 

  1. None of the below items are compatible with the older Commander Mini and Lighting Node Products.. Do NOT attempt to mix the two product ranges. The Commander Mini and Lighting Node are now discontinued, You may get help for these items by asking in the Corsair Link Section 'Click Me'
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  2. 4 strip Limit in LINK and 6 Strip Limit in iCue
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  3. Commander Pro's can be Daisy chained.
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  4. Can have as many Commander Pro's and/or Lighting Node Pro's as you like.
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  5. You can NOT mix fan types on the Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub.
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  6. Corsair RGB fans have 2 Cables.. one for power/rpm control and one for RGB control
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  7. Fans must be plugged into the Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub in order, You must not miss ports out.. 3 fans? ports 1 to 3!.
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  8. Do Not Hot Swap Fans and Strips into the Commander Pro or Lighting Node Pro while Your system is powered up.
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  9. Fans & Strips must be added Into iCue/LINK in the Correct devices 'Lighting Setup' Tab.
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  10. Pro Strips will NOT work in the Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub and will result in a damaged Pro Strip should you attempt this.
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  11. RGB fans will NOT work plugged directly in to the Lighting Node Pro or Commander Pro, you MUST use the Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub which then Plugs into a Commander Pro or Lighting Node Pro
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  12. ML and LL multipack kits come with both the RGB Fan LED Hub & a Lighting Node Pro .
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  13. SP and HD Multipack Kits come the RGB Fan LED Hub & a Button controller.
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  14. SP/HD/ML RGB Fan's and Pro LED strips have Hardware playback, Meaning they will will continue to display Custom Profiles when iCue/LINK isn't Running.
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  15. LL RGB Fan's Have no Hardware Playback meaning they will not display Custom Profiles when iCue/LINK isn't running
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  16. Button Controllers, SP button Controller only operates the SP RGB Fans & the HD button Controller only operates the HD RGB Fans and are in NO way compatible with LL or ML RGB Fan's
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  17. If you have one bad fan (LED's) it could possibly effect the following fans on the RGB Fan LED Hub, Bad fan in port 1? fans on the following ports may not light up correctly.
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  18. Not Officially supported but there is no reason why you can not use Fan header Splitter cables on the Commander Pro (note there is a 1A limitation per fan header and a 4.5A limitation for the entire unit (including it's MCU and any Corsair RGB Strips you have attached) and I recommend no more than 2 Fans on any one Channel (note, seen plenty of issues when trying to use triple PWM splitters or more).
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  19. iCue/LINK Is also a Hardware Monitoring Program. It's not recommended you run other monitoring programs along side it. To do so risks Software Conflicts.
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  20. When encountering problems like coolers not being detected by iCue/LINK, it's worth heading to Device Manager/Universal Serial Bus Controllers and look for the Corsair USBXp driver, Even if it is present and enabled, disable/re-enable and see if that helps. General Cooler FAQ: By DevBiker
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  21. Lighting Node Pro not appearing or failing to Update in Corsair iCue/LINK? Try This Video for how to Reflash it's Firmware.. This can also apply to the Commander Pro. same procedure but different Firmware, Both Commander Pro and Node Pro Firmware can be found here
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  22. Need More USB Headers?. You could use the ones on the back of your case by routing a standard Mini Usb Cable out to it.. Or You could Try this Click Me
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  23. Corsair 570x Mirror Black RGB logo's are Connected as a Single SP RGB fan. they are Plugged into Port 4 of the supplied Corsair RGB Fan LED Hub along with the Supplied SP RGB Fans. You would need to Add a Lighting Node Pro or a Commander Pro for iCue/LINK control. Should you replace the stock SP RGB fans with other Corsair RGB fans you would need them on a Second RGB Fan LED Hub and you would need to Move the Logo's to port 1 of the RGB Fan LED hub it's connected to.

 

More to Follow.

Resetting/Reflashing the Commander Pro and the Lighting Node Pro Info added to: Some Basic Questions Answered. #21

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Diagrams

 

Note. Fan Type does not matter in these Diagrams. the Wiring is the same across all 4 fan types (see Button Controllers in 'Some Basic Questions Answered' at the top of this thread for other connectivity details on these items and compatibility)

 

 

 

Lighting Node Core Setup

 

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Lighting Node Pro Setup.

 

This allows RGB control of 4 Pro Strips in Corsair iCue/LINK

 

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Corsair Lighting Node Pro & Pro Expansion Kit Setup

 

This allows RGB control of 8 Pro Strips in Corsair LINK/iCue

 

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Corsair RGB Fan & Lighting Node Pro Setup.

 

This allows RGB control of 6 RGB Fan's in Corsair iCue/LINK

 

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Corsair RGB Fan & Commander Pro Setup.

 

This allows RGB & RPM control of 6 RGB Fan's in Corsair iCue/LINK

 

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Corsair RGB Fan & Commander Pro & Pro Expansion Kit Setup.

 

This allows RGB & RPM control of 6 RGB Fan's and RGB control of 4 Pro Strips in Corsair iCue/LINK

 

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Advanced Node Core Setups using Corsair Platinum/Pro series AIO's to control all Fan Speeds..

 

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Commander Core Diagrams.

 

This one would be your typical way of setting it up (more to be added once its in my hands)

 

 

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one for those needing more than 6 fans

 

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Corsair 570x Mirror Black Setup.

 

 

Standard

 

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With Commander Pro Giving iCUE Control of 6 SP RGB Fans and the Case Logo's

 

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this one shows use of a Custom Cable to allow the use of a Single RGB Fan LED Hub.

 

it must be noted that the Custom cable can only be used with fans/logo's of the same type!

 

the Logo's in the 570x Mirror black are technically an SP RGB Fan. this is how they are connected and also detected in iCUE/LINK and indeed by the SP button Controller..YOU MUST NOT MIX SP Fan RGB fan connections with any of Corsairs other RGB Fans/Strips. and of course this is in no way Supported by Corsair in anyway.. this is a custom modification!. at your own risk guys!

 

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and another taking things a step further by adding the Custom SP RGB Fan splitter Cable and also a Commander Pro and Pro Lighting Expansion Pack

 

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Advanced Corsair RGB Setups

 

This show's the use of Multiple Lighting Node Pro's and RGB Fan LED Hub's. The plan with this one is to have two of the Lighting Node Pro's outside the case Powering 12 x Pro Led strips spread across the back of all Monitors and 12 x Pro Led strips under the desks and behind the TV on the Wall.

 

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updated

 

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diagram below shows use of DevBikers RGB Fan LED Hub Splitter Cable.

 

more info here http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=174759

 

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I have also run a Usb cable from my Wifes Lighting Node Pro in her PC to my Rear IO so I control her Node Pro in My iCue, meaning her RGB is synced with mine

 

Note. When using PWM splitters please do your Math to make sure any power you are drawing from a device (Pump/CoPro etc) is with in the devices specs

 

 

 

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I think its MCU uses 3v and it supplies 5v to the strips. but either way. i have been doing this for over 12 months now with no issues. I have a Second Corsair PSU mounted under my desk for Sata Power and run a standard mini usb cable to a powered usb hub and that goes to my pc's rear IO Edited by Zotty
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Right is the lighting node pro box powered by 12,5 or 3v DC? (sata power plug)

 

Reason i ask is was thinking of running a separte box with 4xled strips at the rear of my 60" tv

 

The NoPro uses the 5V and the 3.3V rails on the SATA connection. The MCU uses 3.3v power but can also operate with 5v USB power in "low power" mode. However, I'm not sure about any issues related to this; it may only operate in a limited (low power) mode. The 5v rail is used exclusively for the lighting.

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Is there a way to set a order for my devices in iCue if i use the connected colourwave?

I have 3 LL120 fans in the front of my 460x and they are connected through a Lightning Node,

there is a second Lightning Node with 4 Corsair RGB Strips which are behind my desk and in the back/bottom region of my case.

The Problem is, that the wave starts behind my desk, then goes through the second RGB Strip channel in the Case and then into the LL120's.

I want the wave to start in my LL120's and then go through the Bottom/Back Strips to the Strips behind my desk but i cant find a way to set a order.

I really hope there is a way to solve this, because the wave effect doesnt really look connected and feels a bit unsatisfying.

Swapping the Channels on the Strip Node should solve this part of the Problem, but i have no idea how i can set the start to the LL120's.

 

Greetings

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