iCUE ELITE CAPELLIX Faq and Setup Info

[memelord195]

Ah ok thank you very much for this Info.

I googled about the Elite fans but couldn’t find anything. Now I found something on Reddit about it but before I thought the included ones were also 3 Pin. So then I’m not gonna buy a commander pro and also config the rear one in the bios. That’s really not worth 60€.

[InCrt]

Ah ok thank you very much for this Info.

I googled about the Elite fans but couldn’t find anything. Now I found something on Reddit about it but before I thought the included ones were also 3 Pin. So then I’m not gonna buy a commander pro and also config the rear one in the bios. That’s really not worth 60€.

 

You're welcome.

 

I just saw you plan on getting the H115i version of the Capellix. I also planned on getting that one but was advised against it on the 4000x post here on the forums.

It will not fit on top with RAM the likes of Vengeance Pro and Dominator. It might fit if you have low profile memory, but that's just speculation on my part.

I went the safe route and got the H100i version instead.

 

Here's a pic of the H100i mounted on top with Dominator RAM, you can see that it barely fits.

 

Edited January 21, 2021 by InCrt

[memelord195]

Oh that’s very good to know because I wanna use Corsair vengeance RGB PRO. Thank you for telling me this. Then I’m also gonna use the H100i. I just watched a YouTube video and he said if you wanna use a 280mm radiator you have to use low profile memory.

[N987PL]

Zotty, can you tell me what the "bypass wire" is for in the top right inside of the case? If it's the channel 1 RGP going into the Commander Pro for the front LED's, I could plug one set of the Light pro core (4 of the 8 front fans) into it and the other 4 fans in channel 2 of the Commander Pro. Otherwise I guess I would tie both lighting cores to a Y-adapter and take all 8 into RGB Channel 2 in the Commander Pro.

https://www.dropbox.com/pri/get/ASUS/bypasswire.jpg?_subject_uid=44315374&w=AADUppra2ze0vjthCTSAz2CW1bj26WIMZwq9bzMSTdrUfg

[N987PL]

I saw on an earlier page someone had already answered my question. I'll use that wire to accommodate 4 of the 8 front fans and take the other 4 into RGB port 2 on the Commander Pro. I'll be more proficient in my searches before I ask a question that's already been answered.

[Zotty]

I saw on an earlier page someone had already answered my question. I'll use that wire to accommodate 4 of the 8 front fans and take the other 4 into RGB port 2 on the Commander Pro. I'll be more proficient in my searches before I ask a question that's already been answered.

 

No worries buddy.. glad you are sorted :)

[djxput]

Going to repost here because sounds like it will be better ...

 

I havnt made the final decision on some parts but I have a pretty good idea what I want to do.

 

I have a 5000x case here, Im about to pull the trigger on a capellix 360 (includes the commander core).

 

What I would like is 7 fans all the same; or maybe only 2 different kinds (not really sure how the different fans will look); so either 3 front and 1 back same or 3 top (aio) and 1 back same.

 

Prefer all the same even if it will be a hassle to sell what I have and get new.

I have a 3 pack of ll120s here (can keep or sell on) that I havnt opened.

 

As I mentioned I am looking at 2 options (assuming I go with the capellix aio.

7 fans all the same, 4 fans/3 fan combo. I am not that concerned if say I went with ll120s up top if my temps would be 1-2c higher. I plan to run the fans/pump in quite mode as much as possible.

 

So can/should I hook up the 3 aio fans (weather they are the original ml120s or 3 other) to the commander core and their pwm cords. And then hook up 3 front fans (I may actually want to try a 2 140s and 1 120 setup), and 1 120 in the back all to the 5000x lighting node core and the pwm controllers to the pwm controller.

 

Will the above work? ie will I be able to use 2 140s (someone in the forums already said you can fit 2 140s and 1 120 in the front fan mount) and 1 back 120 on one lighting node core? And then the 3 other fans in the commander core? oh including the cpu block from the commander core.

 

and all of this controlled by icue and match effects color scheme?

 

Is this the best way to handle this?

 

again Im not sure which fans I will go with but want to see what I have to work with and go from there.

 

and one more question. Is that true no other fans will plug into the corsair hubs unless you get a 3rd party adaptor?

 

also did I read that right that even if I hook up fans to the commander core and fans to the lighting node I cant sync them to do same effect? ... since I will have 7 I could daisy 3 of them and put that into a commander core but then all fans would have to be the same.

 

oh my this is confusing ... help would be appreciated. - I think I get sp120s (special kind with the 5000x case).

Edited January 22, 2021 by djxput

[Zotty]

Hi bud. 7 fans would mean you need a lighting node core for the 7th fans RGB and use a PWM Y splitter for fan power with one of your other fans.

 

making all the fans match is color is easy enough. getting them to play sequentially would require making RGB effects with correct timings.. do able.. all down to how much you want it.

[djxput]

Hi bud. 7 fans would mean you need a lighting node core for the 7th fans RGB and use a PWM Y splitter for fan power with one of your other fans.

 

making all the fans match is color is easy enough. getting them to play sequentially would require making RGB effects with correct timings.. do able.. all down to how much you want it.

 

Thanks Zotty!

 

(wish my wife would ask ... err nm ;)

 

So as far as I know I get a " Lighting Node Core " with my case; I havnt actually cracked it open yet and it does come with a " fan hub can support up to six PWM fans"

https://www.legitreviews.com/corsair-icue-5000x-rgb-case-review_225141/3

 

So would this mean I can save on the y splitter? or better to get this.

 

Still not sure which fans I will use - because depends on what I will like more :)

[DelTacoBoi]

Hello. I just replaced my H150i XT for the H150i Capellix about 3 days ago strictly for aesthetic purposes on my build. Never had an issue with the XT with either performance or noise. I did this because the cost of 3 RGB fans is about $30 less than just buying the new AIO. However I would receive a brand new warranty and a cooler looking RGB pump (in my opinion).

 

The first one out of the box was DOA, it lit up but was showing my older AIO in iCue. I restarted my pc and then it was missing all together and would not light up anymore. After troubleshooting eventually the pump just flashed red. I exchanged this at the retailer the next day and everything was working.

 

However, Now..

 

The fans as well as the pump are like a jet engine. The cooling and performance is there but the fans are going nuts. When I go into iCue to adjust this, I cannot create a "curve" per say, I can only adjust the fan speed percentage but not the temp at which the fans will spin, it just stays on 100c?

 

So I can either turn down the speed of the fans which gets rid of the jet engine sound, but then the heat goes from 38-39c to 50c also causing my GPU temps to rise from 55c to 65c, OR I can turn the fans up, but I get a super loud pc. When I go into "fixed percentage" only the fans can be adjusted but the pump always stays at 2200 RPM causing a whining noise.

 

I have 9 total fans, 6 QL 120 (using a commander pro and a lighting node core for RGB) and then the 3 ML 120 RGB from the top mounted AIO (for exhaust) controlled by the Commander Core, so 3 controllers in total which seems a bit excessive. in iCue the Commander Core itself is not recognized, only the AIO is recognized?

 

I contacted support over the phone and they told me to do a clean install of iCue and roll it back to a previous version, which I did, this did not remedy the issue. Any advice? I am still within my return window and will just have to revert back to the XT if I cannot find a resolution. Thanks for your time.

[LeDoyen]

I believe you have to flip that "All devices" switch on top of the fan curves list, then you're able to create a new fan curve.

The pump can't be slowed down on Capellix AIOs, i mean, can't go below 2200rpm, so you can only create a fan curve.

check here regarding the pump noise, but it seems to be here to stay, so it's your call.

https://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=201029

[rubberman89]

I hope Zotty or someone can give me advice on my Corsair fan setup. I am a newbie to fans/rgb configuration but not PC building.

 

Components:

3 Front Fans (Corsair QL 120mm)

#1 Bottom Fan

#2 Middle Fan

#3 Top Fan

 

2 Corsair H100i Elite Capellix Radiator Fans (Corsair QL 120mm)

#4 Radiator Fan towards front

#5 Radiator Fan towards back

 

1 Rear Exhaust Fan (Corsair QL 140mm)

#6 Fan

 

2 Bottom Intake Fans (Corsair QL 140mm)

#7 Fan towards back

#8 Fan towards front

 

Initial Configuration Objective: Be able to use the iCue Sequence effect starting at #1 sequencing to #8. Later reading (but after my build) says this is not possible.

 

Current Configuration:

Commander Core (came w/cooler)

Fans #1-#6 & Pump

 

Commander Pro

Fans #7-#8

Channel #1 -> RGB Led Fan Hub #1 -> Fans #1-#6 RGB Led

Channel #2 -> RGB Led Fan Hub #2 -> Fans #7-#8 RGB Led

 

I initially went with this configuration thinking it would allow using the Sequencing effect on fans #1-#8 seamlessly (no futzing around with timing). This would be because of using the two channels (thought iCue software would link them) on the one device (Commander Pro). No this didn’t work. With this realization, this configuration is inefficient because the 2nd RGB Led Fan Hub is not necessary.

 

So my questions:

1. My thought is to keep this configuration with the hope that Corsair may eventually link channel’s #1 & #2 allowing seamless “sequencing”. Is this a false hope?

 

2. What would be your advice for a more efficient/better configuration? I like fans #1-#6 being on one device as any iCue lighting effect looks pretty good through my case side window. I’m okay with the bottom fans having a different lighting effect.

 

3. Corsair recommended #1-#6 fans on the Commander Pro (fans #7-#8 on Commander Core) but they didn’t explain why?

 

 

Thanks in advance…

Edited January 27, 2021 by rubberman89

[Zotty]

3. Corsair recommended #1-#6 fans on the Commander Pro (fans #7-#8 on Commander Core) but they didn’t explain why?

 

 

Thanks in advance…

 

that was so that the Fans on your radiator are doing the correct job for your cpu cooling and the rest are handing case intake/exhaust.. so. thats for RPM control...

 

as for more than 6 fans sequentially. this can be done. you have to do it in iCUE and you have to make your own advanced effects with the correct timings for when each fan has the said effect applied to it.

 

hard for Corsair to cover all configs. most cases are 6 fan cases so makes sense to support that. after that it can be any number.. such as your self with your fan count and my self with mine (32 LL fans)..

 

so.. my advice is.. try playing with making your own effects. there are various how to guides on youtube...

[rubberman89]

that was so that the Fans on your radiator are doing the correct job for your cpu cooling and the rest are handing case intake/exhaust.. so. thats for RPM control...

 

as for more than 6 fans sequentially. this can be done. you have to do it in iCUE and you have to make your own advanced effects with the correct timings for when each fan has the said effect applied to it.

 

hard for Corsair to cover all configs. most cases are 6 fan cases so makes sense to support that. after that it can be any number.. such as your self with your fan count and my self with mine (32 LL fans)..

 

so.. my advice is.. try playing with making your own effects. there are various how to guides on youtube...

Thanks for the response. I do have more newbie questions. Sorry for taking your time on this.

 

When I look in the iCue Performance Tab for both Commander Pro & Commander Core, the fan power control options look identical. To me it appears it doesn't make any difference where I power the fans from as I can use the presets OR custom curves options on either device. So maybe there is something I'm missing. Could you explain?

 

I chose putting the radiator fans (#4 & #5) and fans (#1-3, #6) on Commander Core for the only reason that the Core came with the H100i Elite Capellix. I figured if it was good enough for Corsair to supply it, I'd use it :). With the radiator fans on the Core, I set their control via a custom curve controlled by the H100i Elite Capellix Temp sensor.

 

So I don't get it. As I said, it doesn't look like it matters where I put any of the fan power as I have the option to customize control on either device.

[Zack93]

Hi everyone! :)

 

I have tried to read up on the info in this thread but feel like i'm to slow/unexperienced to fully grasph it in my particular situation. So:

 

I have ordered a pc from a store near me (and they will build it for me) with the H100i ELITE CAPELLIX (told them I wanted it top mounted) in a 4000x RGB case and a asus prime x570-pro motherboard if that matters. Other than the 3 fans included with the case and the 2 ML fans included with the Capellix I picked a SP 120 RGB pro fan for the exhaust of the PC.

 

Today I called the store because I realised that i might need to change the fans of the case in order for all effects from the icue software to be synced correctly with the rgb on the fans. To be clear my goal is to make sure that the rgb effects from icue go from all the fans in the case in the right order and is timed correctly.

 

The store representative told me that because the fans from the Capellix are ML whilst the included/exhaust fans are SP, i needed to either change all of them to ML or SP in order for this to work.

 

So with this I have to make some decisions that really have no idea about.

My questions atm are:

1. Would i be able to keep the SP fans (3 sp elite fans and 1 sp pro) and connect them with the two included ML fans from the capellix in the command core and still get a RGB sync between them in all profiles? My current understanding of this is that as long as the fans have the same amount of LEDS, it should work? (in this case 8)

2. If this is possible and everything works with the RGB, will i still be able to adjust the speed of the fans that does have PMW (3 elite fans and the ml ones) via icue?

3. Should i replace all fans for ML ones (like the 2 that came with the Capellix) and connect them to the command core to achieve this instead? (more expensive but i'll do it if needed), will this then make it so that all the rgb timings work and so that i can change the speed of the fans via icue?

 

 

Hope u guys understand my struggles, and have a lovely day!

Thanks in advance

Edited January 28, 2021 by Zack93

[Zotty]

Hi buddy..

 

Welcome to the Club lol... Mixing fans although it can be done.. its not ideal for sequential/synchronized effects. and the better option imho is to match fans.

 

also PWM is the way to go with the Commander Core.

 

 

now the problem you have is the the Elite coolers ML fans have 8 LEDs and normal ML only have 4... which leaves you in the same situation.

 

and SP pro fans are 3pin voltage controlled meaning the Commander Core can not control them as its PWM only. they would run at full speed.

 

to add..a Corsair Rep over on Reddit did say there was a coming firmware update for the Commander Core that is going to allow for fan mixing and will detect LED count on each header independently. this would be the answer. but unfortunately we have no idea when this will happen

[Zack93]

Thanks a lot for the reply Zotty appreciate it.

 

Oh yeah I didn’t even realize before that the ML 120 pros only have 4 LEDS.. so basically now I’m left with either going all in and matching all the fans in the case with the ml 120 pro’s or keep the “stock” fans (3sp elite 1 sp pro 2 ml capellix).

 

Last question, Even though the sp pro is 3 pin non pwm, as I understand all the fans in the “stock” setup do have 8 LEDS if I’m not missing something. Wouldn’t that make this setup viable for me rather than investing in 6 ml 120 pro’s?

 

The only downside I see from what you said Zotty, is that the sp120 pro one will run at full speed, but if that’s all I think it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make.

[rubberman89]

For those interested:

 

I used the Corsair iCue Sensor Logging tool to capture key sensor data of my system while running 2020 MSFS (a Patagonia bush trip leg, wonderful scenery) set on ultra settings and using Process Lasso for high frame rate. It appears to me that my system is running as expected which is a relief. I plotted the data using Excel line charts. I searched for similar graphs on the web but only found max data points vs actual curves. I'm sure they exist though.

 

After creating these curves, my feedback to Corsair is to change how data is exported. The output can be opened by Excel (ie. but can only chart a count of value points), it can't be directly used in line charts. Unfortunately the exported sensor data has to be manipulated to remove the extraneous text. Three examples: 1) Timestamp is "29/1/2021 10:33:54 AM" vs just "10:33:54", 2) fan speed value is "850RPM" vs just the value of "850" and 3) GPU temperature is "53°C" vs "53". "Units" should just be included in column headers. So it takes more effort to manipulate the data to create line charts. Other than that, the logging feature was very useful. If someone could pass this feedback to the Corsair iCue Development Team that would be great.

 

Other information folks might be interested in as well. Using 8 Corsair QL fans. Three front fans are fixed to 1500 RPM (max speed of 120mm fans). Radiator fans have a custom curve set to the Capellix Temp with 100% at 52 C. Rear fan has a custom curve set to the RTX 3080 temp with 100% at 60 C. Bottom fans are fixed to 1200 RPM (max speed of 140mm fans). If folks have improvement suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. I'm still playing around with fan speeds which drove me to create the line charts so I could adjust them based on real data.

 

Hopefully the image I'm posting is visible. I'm a first-timer on posting images using a URL.

 

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/5535/95C4If.jpg

Edited January 30, 2021 by rubberman89

[Zack93]

For others that might find themselves in the same situation as me with a 4000x case, a Capellix cooler and an sp 120 rgb pro fan wondering wether the fans will work with the included commander core or not: they will (with working rgb), but as Zotty stated earlier the sp pro fan will run at full throttle.

 

I’m thinking about if it’s possible to maybe just move the sp pro fan’s 3 pin cable to my motherboard (ASUS Prime x570 pro) and control it from there whilst still having the rgb-cable connected to the commander core, would that work?

 

Scenario:

*Both power and rgb cables from 5 fans (2 included ml fans from the Capellix, 3 SP Elites from the case)

*1 rgb fan from the sp pro fan to the commander core and the power cable to the motherboard for fan control

 

Would that make sense? Would the rgb still work if I left 1 power slot empty on the command core whilst populating the rgb slots?

 

(From a man who’s doing his upmost to not spend additional money for a new set of fans LOL)

[rubberman89]

For those interested.

 

Attached are graphs of the performance of the Elite Capellix while running (70 minutes) Assassin's Creed Valhalla @ Ultra Settings. Looks like it did a pretty good job. I would like to know if others are getting similar results or better performance. If better performance, what would you attribute this too (ie. more fans, different fans, case layout, etc.)

 

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/6415/aInnhm.jpg

 

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/6861/nDVUk5.jpg

[khanhhsonn]

sorry ,So can I connect command core to command pro? Or must they be connected separately? thank you

[Zotty]

sorry ,So can I connect command core to command pro? Or must they be connected separately? thank you

 

its all designed to work that way buddy.. i have daisy chained all sorts off my Commander Pro. but has been noted there are some issues with some x570 boards iirc. at worst you get the internal NZXT usb hub...

[khanhhsonn]

its all designed to work that way buddy.. i have daisy chained all sorts off my Commander Pro. but has been noted there are some issues with some x570 boards iirc. at worst you get the internal NZXT usb hub...

 

what do you mean? i use corsair h150i elite capellix and z 490 and 10 fans. sorry , my firs time

[Zotty]

what do you mean? i use corsair h150i elite capellix and z 490 and 10 fans. sorry , my firs time

 

i was answering your question above

 

sorry ,So can I connect command core to command pro? Or must they be connected separately? thank you

[Forthenite]

Hi everyone! :)

 

I have tried to read up on the info in this thread but feel like i'm to slow/unexperienced to fully grasph it in my particular situation. So:

 

I have ordered a pc from a store near me (and they will build it for me) with the H100i ELITE CAPELLIX (told them I wanted it top mounted) in a 4000x RGB case and a asus prime x570-pro motherboard if that matters. Other than the 3 fans included with the case and the 2 ML fans included with the Capellix I picked a SP 120 RGB pro fan for the exhaust of the PC.

 

Today I called the store because I realised that i might need to change the fans of the case in order for all effects from the icue software to be synced correctly with the rgb on the fans. To be clear my goal is to make sure that the rgb effects from icue go from all the fans in the case in the right order and is timed correctly.

 

The store representative told me that because the fans from the Capellix are ML whilst the included/exhaust fans are SP, i needed to either change all of them to ML or SP in order for this to work.

 

So with this I have to make some decisions that really have no idea about.

My questions atm are:

1. Would i be able to keep the SP fans (3 sp elite fans and 1 sp pro) and connect them with the two included ML fans from the capellix in the command core and still get a RGB sync between them in all profiles? My current understanding of this is that as long as the fans have the same amount of LEDS, it should work? (in this case 8)

2. If this is possible and everything works with the RGB, will i still be able to adjust the speed of the fans that does have PMW (3 elite fans and the ml ones) via icue?

3. Should i replace all fans for ML ones (like the 2 that came with the Capellix) and connect them to the command core to achieve this instead? (more expensive but i'll do it if needed), will this then make it so that all the rgb timings work and so that i can change the speed of the fans via icue?

 

 

Hope u guys understand my struggles, and have a lovely day!

Thanks in advance

 

if you want the same rgb effects pick ml or sp or ll's but got in my system 4 ll's and 2 ml on the rad, works fine and beautiful haha