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That makes sense, I was also enlightened by c-attack that I didn't break a pin and that is normal for there to be a 3 and a 4 pin. 4 pin on the master and 3 on the others, so that was a relief lol!

Hey there I just received my Corsair H100i RGB Platinum today, I was doing a test fit in my case and plugged in all the cables, however one cable from the block/pump that plugs into the (for rgb connection?) ML fans was stuck somewhat and I had to use some force. Now I think I may have broken it, there is 4 pins on the other one and I believe one pin came out on this one and there's 3 instead of four. I have a pic of it here, sorry for the blurry quality I could not get my camera to focus. Did I totally mess something up royally? If I did is there a workaround, I have the 570x case with the rgb hub and am purchasing a commander pro. To my understanding that is for the rgb with the H100I however I don't need to connect it like that if it's going into my RGB hub on my case?

I think I finally understand, that's the route I'm going to take, you're awesome dude thanks for the help!

Ah I think I'm starting to understand, what do you mean by initial outlay? The 1 SP-RGB fan I would buy for the exhaust? I think that might be the option I go with as I really prefer the look of the 570x case. If I go that route I would be able to replace the 4 SP-RGB fans with 4 LL 120 fans later down the line and use the LNP and CPRO for then the total all 6 LL 120 fans (with the AIO) to control with Icue? I apologize if I'm being repetitive and I really appreciate your help.

Oh perfect I didn't realize the AIO came with that, say I decided to go with the 570X RGB could I buy a Commander Pro or Lightning Node Pro to power the included 3 SP120 case fans at the front and a buy SP120 exhaust fan and connect to ICUE? Then the AIO uses it's own lighting controller to connect?

Quick question I am planning on buying a iCUE 465X RGB Mid-Tower ATX Smart Case and a H110i RGB Platinum SEv2 240mm AIO and a 120m LL120 RGB Fan for exhaust, seeing that the case comes with a Lightning node core and 3 included LL120 RGB fans at the front, will I be able to connect all 6 RGB fans with that to power and have them useable through Corsair's ICUE software? Newbie here and have been researching and my head is spinning from all the different fan and case options.