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Thanks, I'll also revert to iCUE 3 and see if it worked properly there, just to double check. Is it strange that it works in Hardware lighting, then turns off in the software?

You mean like in the new picture I just attached to the OP? I actually just uninstalled iCUE 3 last night, together with any of the old settings and profiles, then installed iCUE 4. This is my very first time setting up the lighting in iCUE 4, using the Default profile. EDIT: If I select just 1 pump and add another product to the chain like the XC7 CPU block they both work correctly. I double checked the connections, this seems like a software issue to me. EDIT: Hardware lighting works just fine.

Hi all, I'm running two daisy chained XD3 pumps and I think I configured them correctly in the latest version of iCUE. They go into Lighting Channel 2 and I assume I select the round button labeled "2", as in the pic I attached? When I select the button labeled "1" the first pump in the chain lights up correctly, but when I select 2 they both turn off, no lights of any kind. Am I doing something incorrectly? EDIT: The latest version of iCUE 3.x has no issues with two pumps, same setup, RGB works.

I just tried that, you are correct in that it opened up the third slot for the CPU, however it seems the LED numbers are different for the XD5 (10) vs the XD3 (16). What is the max number of LEDs allowed on each of CoPro's lighting channels, is it 60?

Great thread and thanks for updating! Is it possible to daisy chain two pumps, a GPU and a CPU block or did I misread one of the diagrams? I'd like to daisy chain the following: XD3->XD3->GPU->CPU using CoPro's lighting channel 1. When I go in iCUE and select Hydro X for that channel, then 2 XD3 pumps, then GPU Block, the third option never appears. If it should work, the only thing I can think of is that I'm using an RGB extension cable (the ones that come with the Corsair lighting strip kits) to link the CPU to the GPU.

Hi all, I'm using the latest version of iCUE and have 6 QL120 fans connected to the Lighting Node Core, which in turn is connected to a Commander Pro and SATA power. The CoPro is showing up in iCUE just fine but it is connected to the motherboard through two USB Type A adapters. I'm using an ASUS Strix Z270i mobo so no on-board USB headers... Should I assume that is what causes the Node Core not to be detected? The fans work fine and RGB defaults to Rainbow Wave. I've used the CoPro like this in the past, connecting an HX850i and H100i RGB Platinum AIO to it with no issues. Scouring the forums it seems a lot of people have issues with the Node Core. I've ordered an NZXT USB hub as it seems to fix the issue for most people, any other suggestions? Thanks in advance.

I'm using Corsair tubing. After topping both reservoirs and letting it sit overnight it looks like the problem went away. I'm going to set it up and see how it behaves at different pump speeds.

So I should run it for a bit and see if it settles? The system isn't even up yet, I'm running the pumps connected to the PSU with a jumper. Wondering if I should just set it up and run it for a day, instead of draining and rinsing with distilled. EDIT: Does topping both reservoirs have anything to do with it? The flow starts from the bottom pump, through the GPU and into the upper pump. I noticed the top reservoir only got about 3/4 full while the bottom was almost full.

Thanks for the quick reply, pic attached to OP.

Hi all, I filled my brand new loop with the XL5 Clear coolant and it's foamy white and bubbly. I assume there's some sort of reaction with something inside my loop? I'm using all Corsair components and acrylic tubing. Prior to using the coolant I flushed the radiators with distilled water until there was only clear water coming out. I also ran the system with distilled water only for 36 hours and then flushed it. Should I keep flushing over and over, then try again? Also, I'm assuming the coolant is now contaminated and I should use another bottle of it? Thanks in advance.

Thank you for the suggestions. I think I'm also going to reverse the orientation of the bottom fans, as was suggested before. Hopefully the unused 120mm fan space by the mobo and the behind the pump will be enough to draw air in.

Sorry it took so long to update, the parts and tools I needed to start bending tool forever to get delivered, I'm still waiting on a few extension fittings... It wasn't easy figuring out the runs, the fact that the XD3 pumps are recessed in the case makes it a bit tricky. Based on the original pic I've planned the following run: Bottom XD3 -> GPU Block -> Top XD3 -> CPU Block -> Top Rad -> Bottom Rad -> Bottom XD3. Looking for suggestions on whether it would work or if I should try something different.

Thank you for the detailed reply, much appreciated. I've updated the original post with some components. I'll take the advice under consideration and update. EDIT: So based on my components it seems separate loops is somewhat redundant... How would the order for a combined loop work in this scenario?

Hi all, complete watercooling noob here working on my first loop. I'm building in the Lian-Li O11D Mini and am using two XD3 pumps, pic attached. My first choice would be separate loops for CPU and GPU. However, is it possible to link the XD3 pumps, connecting the bottom (temp sensor) port of one to the top (fill port) of the other? If so, would there be any benefits or just a redundancy thing? Or is it just a terrible idea altogether? Components: ROG Strix Z270i Mini-ITX i7-6700K CPU ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti Corsair XR5 360mm x2

Hi all, I have an all Corsair ecosystem in my PC with LL120 fans, Vengeance RGB pro and H100i Platinum RGB AIO. Everything syncs with my ASUS mobo and GPU in terms of color scheme. However the AIO's colors seem to be off from everything else... I input the RGB values manually in iCUE and triple checked they were the same. I tried taking pictures but it doesn't really capture the difference. Is this a known issue?

Now that I'm looking at it, with an ITX mobo my ROG Strix GPU is fairly close to the bottom of the case... Will two 120mm intake fans on the bottom help given the proximity to the GPU's fans or should I just leave the GPU to inhale on its own?

It's worth a shot, cable management might be a pain but we'll see... I might start on this build next week since the RGB version of the 280X just went on sale for $130!

I thought of that but the GPU is 298mm in length, wouldn't I run into clearance issues with either the H100i Pro/Platinum mounted in front?

Hi all, I plan on using the 280X case with a Z270i mini-ITX mobo, ROG Strix 1070 OC, top mounted 240mm radiator and front 2x120mm fans. I'd like to populate the bottom with 2x120mm fans as well, my question is should they be intake or exaust? Or should I just leave it as is? The Corsair product video on this case shows fans set to exaust both at the bottom and top, with intake at the front, but with my GPU's 3 fan configuration would it make sense to intake at the bottom as well? Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

Thank you, that really helps! I'm trying to use 6 LL RGB fans, plus a H100i Pro and RM650i. Seems to me the easiest way for connecting everything is through a CoPro+Fan Hub. I suppose you have not found any adapters that include the entire 9-pin header?

You mean this? And what did you mean by needing both ports?

Something like this?

Hi all, I'm about to start a build in the Crystal 280x using an Asus Strix Z270i motherboard. I'd like to use the Commander Pro but the motherboard only has a USB 3.0 (I/O) and 3.1 headers. Is it possible to use a USB 2.0 to USB A adapter or does that not provide enough power to the Commander Pro? Any other ideas are appreciated, thanks.