WizzyThing Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 So, can the Commander Mini control non-PWM fans(via auto adjusting)? This is kinda relevant as I only have red AF140/120s which do not support PWM. Didn't refresh before posting this, previous post already covered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpDFrek Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yes, the Commander Mini will control non PWM fans (3 pin fans) with voltage control. For 4 pin (PWM fans) it will control them with the standard PWM signal. It can detect the type of fan plugged in and will control it accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizzyThing Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yes, the Commander Mini will control non PWM fans (3 pin fans) with voltage control. For 4 pin (PWM fans) it will control them with the standard PWM signal. It can detect the type of fan plugged in and will control it accordingly. Will it also offer auto adjusting so it detects what voltage results in what RPM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 im surprised it comes with no led strips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeRoy3rd Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 im surprised it comes with no led strips... Me too, and I can't seem to find just the LED strips... I hope they address this soon, I'm not buying it without the LED strips... -LeRoy3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Me too, and I can't seem to find just the LED strips... I hope they address this soon, I'm not buying it without the LED strips... -LeRoy3rd you can get a light node thats sold separately add the mini + light node still = a good price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeRoy3rd Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 you can get a light node thats sold separately add the mini + light node still = a good price... Why would I want to buy a light node? The light node is BUILT INTO the Commander Mini... I'll just need the LED strips... I just read the manually for the Commander Mini, It's not painfully clear, will I need 2 USB Headers (1 for the Commander, 1 for the H80i), or just 1 for the Commander? If only the 1 is needed for the commander, does the link cable plug into the fan header on the H80i, or the USB port on the side of it? -LeRoy3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 being its new i couldnt say for sure but theres 4 ports for devices so its safe to assume the h80i can connect to the mini but as far as the leds,the leds alone are priced @ the same as other leds ,,,i saw several 6 leds strips for 19.99 so comparably its like getting the node free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoVersion8 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Why would I want to buy a light node? The light node is BUILT INTO the Commander Mini... I'll just need the LED strips... I just read the manually for the Commander Mini, It's not painfully clear, will I need 2 USB Headers (1 for the Commander, 1 for the H80i), or just 1 for the Commander? If only the 1 is needed for the commander, does the link cable plug into the fan header on the H80i, or the USB port on the side of it? -LeRoy3rd should at least be able to buy a strip separately but seems odd to have that connector without a strip to use with it you actually got a good question there, I know that the RM series PSUs also have a setup where it can connect to a commander or use it's own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeRoy3rd Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 as far as the leds,the leds alone are priced @ the same as other leds ,,,i saw several 6 leds strips for 19.99 so comparably its like getting the node free. I appreciate that, but I assume that they'll have the strips available separately for less at some point? :-(( Hopefully...? :sigh: I'm weak, I bought the mini, I guess I'll get as much cable routing done as I can and just wait for the LED strips. :-( -LeRoy3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoVersion8 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 got a question, will we see the full release (not just candidates and betas) of the software by the time the Mini is available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees Fauxbeard Posted August 19, 2014 Author Corsair Employees Share Posted August 19, 2014 Why would I want to buy a light node? The light node is BUILT INTO the Commander Mini... I'll just need the LED strips... One node = one color or mode for the strip. Adding another node will allow you to add a separate color and/or mode on another strip. :pics:ex. Use node on Commander Mini to set an inner lighting and use an additional lighting node via the Link Digital to set a different color, say, in the front of your case. Or see pic below: LED strips on top(red), SSD(purple), and PSU(white). Each are connected on a separate port on two lighting nodes. Please don't mind the actual LED colors that are shown on Link. I just read the manually for the Commander Mini, It's not painfully clear, will I need 2 USB Headers (1 for the Commander, 1 for the H80i), or just 1 for the Commander? If only the 1 is needed for the commander, does the link cable plug into the fan header on the H80i, or the USB port on the side of it? The Commander Mini (or Commander) is a hub for all Link-ready devices which connects to one USB 2.0 header. The H80i/H100i should be connected to the Commander Mini via the four Link Digital ports (left side of fan headers on Commander Mini). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doridian Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 So evidently you can order the Mini in the US already. But in Europe it still just says "Find a Retailer"? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpDFrek Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Will it also offer auto adjusting so it detects what voltage results in what RPM? The control scheme of the software does not allow you to directly type in a voltage. You can select from the standard profiles and it will adjust voltage to hit that RPM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees COOL GUY Posted August 19, 2014 Corsair Employees Share Posted August 19, 2014 im surprised it comes with no led strips... Me too, and I can't seem to find just the LED strips... I hope they address this soon, I'm not buying it without the LED strips... -LeRoy3rd The RGB LED strip kits will be available early September. We are working to get them faster, but right now that is the info we have. got a question, will we see the full release (not just candidates and betas) of the software by the time the Mini is available? No, a full release will not be done in time for the Mini availability. So evidently you can order the Mini in the US already. But in Europe it still just says "Find a Retailer"? :( EU inventory should be landing by the end of this week. Webstore will be updated as soon as the inventory is received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkisDead Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Hi all. I am new to this forum but have been following this thread since it was created. Very exited about this product as my old Link Commander was just deemed unrepairable leaving me stuck with no replacement. I have a few queries; Any information on when it will be available in Australia? I already ordered the lighting node and LED strips :) How do you change the background in the software? It looks cool! In the new 2.7 software version drop down menus are hard to pull down on my PC. The icon size one only worked after many attempts, the background theme drop down does not work at all. And a minor one; on the Corsair website Link products are referred to as "Corsair Links". My guess is this should be "Corsair Link". Sorry, cannot help my spelling nazi-ness :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 1. Right click the screen on the system tab>Change System image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfindercod Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So does coming soon mean its in stock and will ship? I want to order one to test with in my current build.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randolla Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Does anyone know if the cooling nodes from the original Link will work with the Link Mini? Will I have to replace all three nodes in addition to buying a Link Mini after spending over $300 on the original Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koeni Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So evidently you can order the Mini in the US already. But in Europe it still just says "Find a Retailer"? :( I (located in the Netherlands) had no problems ordering the Mini. Just switch to English (global). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronic9 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Any reason to upgrade from the original to the mini? I have occasionally experienced misdetection of fans and rgb strips not functioning... But I feel that's more related to the nodes having ****y F/W... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees Fauxbeard Posted August 20, 2014 Author Corsair Employees Share Posted August 20, 2014 Does anyone know if the cooling nodes from the original Link will work with the Link Mini? Yes, via the four Link Digital ports on the Commander Mini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees Fauxbeard Posted August 20, 2014 Author Corsair Employees Share Posted August 20, 2014 Any reason to upgrade from the original to the mini? One device to rule them all :bigeyes: The previous generation required a Commander unit and separate cooling and lighting nodes. The Commander Mini now supports 6 fans and 1 LED port in one device and still have support for up to 4 other Link ready devices via the Link Digital port! Reason enough? :D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeRoy3rd Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 It's smaller than I thought. -LeRoy3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 wow,that was fast get that puppy purring and give us the down lo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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