Questions about first SP/AF series and corsair link

[Toendy]

Hey Guys,

 

Since I’m making a new build I have a couple of question

 

 

So in my old pc I just (2 or 3 months ago) upgraded all my coolers to 6 AF120 H.Perf. series.

In advance for my upcoming build with a h100i, I also bought 4 SP120 H.Perf series .

And to make clear, I’m loving them so far. ;):

My upgrade will include a Obsidian 900D and a corsair link air and lighting kit and more.

Because of the case I will order more fans but, will my current SP120 (that have 3pin connectors) work on the current corsair link air/light kit?

I tried to control the fans on my asus fan expert 2 controller for now and it works fine without clicking (not that I can hear :p:)

I want to use the fan controller of corsair so it will have a cleaner look inside.

Also for practical reasons because most of the stuff will be with I series of corsair so I can link everything together.

 

So question 1:

Can I just buy the rest of my fans with SP/AF120 PWM series or do I need to replace the old ones to work with the corsair link controllers?

If I need to replace them is there a possibility to replace them with the PWM series.

 

Question 2:

About the corsair link air/light kit, will you support delivery to Belgium?

Because every authorized premier reseller I ask for the kit I get the same response; “its best that you order that kit directly on the corsair site because we can’t deliver it for now”

 

Question 3:

is it worth w8ting for the next version (if there is coming one) of corsair link controller or will there be no replacement for the next year ?

because I’m not planning to get in the same situation like the fans :D:

 

Keep in mind, I’m not asking to replace the fans.

Because I will order new PWM series fans to use on the H100i kit.

I’m really satisfied about the fans so far (except of the noise if there on 100% :p:)

Now they will only go to 100% when I’m gaming so there is more noise from my speakers.

But if they will run at 100% all the time I will get a very angry wife :p:

So it’s really important that I can slow them down for the noise :D:

And it will be cleaner that I can plug them in extra air controllers then with Y splitters to my mobo to get them all running.

Also to run more than 10fans its better for my mobo (I think) to run them on a separate controller instead thru the mobo fan plugs.

 

 

thx in advance and keep up the good work corsair ;):

love your stuff.

kind regards

Toendy

[RAM GUY]

So question 1:

Can I just buy the rest of my fans with SP/AF120 PWM series or do I need to replace the old ones to work with the corsair link controllers?

If I need to replace them is there a possibility to replace them with the PWM series.

A: The cooling node will work with either fan 3 or 4 Pin but it will work best with 4-Pin PWM fans and Cooling Node F/W 1.2.5. But we have found with 3 Pin fans the shipping F/W works best

Question 2:

About the corsair link air/light kit, will you support delivery to Belgium?

Because every authorized premier reseller I ask for the kit I get the same response; “its best that you order that kit directly on the corsair site because we can’t deliver it for now”

A: I am sorry but you would have to call and ask our customer service on that but as far as I know we are only selling this product in USA and UK.

Question 3:

is it worth waiting for the next version (if there is coming one) of corsair link controller or will there be no replacement for the next year ?

because I’m not planning to get in the same situation like the fans

A: The Corsair Link as a product is not going to change but there will be a newer version of the software. I cant talk about UN-released products but we will I am sure in the future come out with newer link products. This is really a personal question and will require a bit more research to give your self the best answer. But for me I would not wait just be clear about what you want to do and ask and we will be happy to make suggestions.

[Toendy]

thx for the response ram guy.

 

i will try to contact customer service to get my awnser before ordering my stuff then ;-)

so as i can understand it will be no prob to use both the old fans and the new pwm fans on the same controller or wil there be a conflict ?

[RAM GUY]

This was posted last month on another thread about the same type of question.

But you will have best control on PWM fans with F/W 1/2/5 and best control of 3_pin fans with the shipping F/W 1.1.2.

We are coming out with a line of PWM series of fans that will work great with our Cooling Node. However, if you have the Cooling Node now with 3 Pin fans you may have better control of the fans that are connected to the cooling node with F/W Ver. 1.1.2 but there may be a slight clicking sound from the fans

And with the newer PWM Fans you will have full control and we would suggest using F/W 1.2.5 for the cooling Node.

 

TAC or 3-Pin fans will work with either F/W but from what we have seen they will usually have better control with F/W 1.1.2. I would not worry about trying both versions and see which works best for your configuration.

[Toendy]

thx for you fast response.

i will try it out then.