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I think I've found a solution that works 100% fine, without a need to add any HUB or whatsoever! I will change both my Motherboard and CPU, because the only board I've found that provide all connections is a intel socket: They will be the Asus TUF GAMING H570-PRO + i7 10700K This motherboard have EXACTLY the same input number that I need to make this build 100% functional, without wasting any Case Front Panel connections and everything. As the manual shows, on number 8, 9 and 10 they have 02x USB 2.0, 01 USB 3.1 Type C, and USB 3.2 header (that I think it should connect that usb 3.0 I've shared from the Corsair 4000x manual on the last post - or at least able to connect with some kind of adapter). So 2x USB 2.0, both for: h115i commander and the extra lighting node included on the case; and the other ones for front panel connections. It's weird, because even ROG AMD fancy boards expensive motherboards didn't had this particular Type-C connection - which makes me think the maybe it's an Intel thing?! Who knows! Hahaha

Got it! So I will still have to use a USB HUB! And what about these front panel connections? It should go in this HUB, there is no way to connect it to the motherboard? I'm being kinda insistent on this point cause there is no usb hub with 3.0 and Type-C here in Brazil =S As I didn't made a build yet, I'm kinda lost here with where those USB 3.1 and 3.0 should go on the motherboard, and if a520m has its connections

I've been searching a lot since yesterday - and I'm not sure if there is a Motherboard with more than 2x USB internal connections. Is that right? For what I've been thinking as well, the Commander PRO probably would kinda solve. Because it got 02 USB ports, so I would be able to connect both lightning nodes to it - but, anyway I would still use the 2 usb ports on the motherboard, since the Elite Capellix need his own commander in order to work, right? And I'm not sure how to look if my motherboard accepts the front panel 3.1 and Type-C!

Nice! Great advice! So I'll look to a motherboard that can handle the front face case connections 3.0 and 3.1, and as well still have the 2x2.0 usb for both Commander and RGB Node HUB. Thanks again for all the help!

Actually it's not much expensive here in Brazil - we do have, like, fees from government and stuff, but it's ok. The only thing I'm concerned is that I'll use this setup to video edit in 4K as well, and the Type-C and 3.0 usb's is kind of an essencial need for video logging speed for that large files and so. What you advise me in order to still be able to fully utilize the case front USB's ports, and don't sacrifice the RGB control of this build? I was looking to the ASUS x570 plus (it is 3x times the price of the a520m plus ii), I could save some money to purchase it - but I'm not sure yet if this will make all the connections possible. And also, I would like to have the wi-fi/bluetooth on the motherboard as well for my videocalls devices and non-gaming office usage. At this point I'm not worrying about prices - just aiming on a 100% functional setup!

Right, good informations! I'm thinking about changing my motherboard choice now - but I think it will be very expensive to get one that supply all connections needed for this build. Looking on Asus website, the a520m plus ii only has 02 usb 3.0 ports on it - so it would be a problem, because not only I'll need to put a Lightning Node and the Commander Core on this, but I'll have to connect the front Case USB 3.1 type C and other connectors (usb 3.0, and audio) to it - so I'll be out of inputs. In this case, you have mentioned a powered USB hub - I don't know anything about it! Is there a way to "add" some more USB inputs to this motherboard to take all those needs? How it should be done? Thx, Gabriel.

Right! Thank you again! Since the commander which you can aford alone have two USB ports, I was thinking that was mandatory to use this ports in order to the iCue recognize the fans in order to control their RGB. But that's nice to know that if I plug it in my motherboard directly it will work, you've saved me a couple bucks hahaha! I'll propably will have everything builded till the end of january, then I'll share some pics here for you to take a look! You're awesome thanks for being so helpful.

Hey! Thank you so much for the answers! So, I understand that the 4000x RGB comes with an PWM hub as well, so it should be plugged at the AIO included commander, and that will do. Right? For what I've seen now on Youtube, this Commander that comes with the h115i doesn't have a USB, so I'm not seeing yet everything working together! (lilttle bit of a newbie here hehehe) Thx again, Gabriel.

Happy New Year, guys! How's it going? So I'm building my 1st PC here in Brazil and I have a bunch of newbie questions about it! First, the gear I'm looking forward to buy is: - Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming 520m Plus II - CPU: Ryzen 7 3700x - GPU: Gigabyte RTX 2060 - RAM: 4x Vengeance RGB PRO C16 DDR4 3,200MHz - Watercooler: h115i Elite Capellix - Case: Corsair iCUE 4000x - Power Supply: CX550F RGB - SSD and HD: M.2 Corsair MP150 240GB + Seagate 2TB - Plus: 02 or 03 extra RGB SP120 Fans So, about the RGB system: I couldn't find for sale a Commander XT so I'm guessing that I'll probably one extra RGB Hub to control everything. Is that right? I'm not sure if the h115i must be connected at the commander as well in order to control it's lightning via iCUE. And I'm not sure either which is the best way to install it: front or top. Besides that, I'm wondering if the 550w will be enough for all the power this PC need, you know? I've searched a lot about how to properly build it in a way that I'll be able to get the best airflow performance, and control of all the RGB stuff... So, before buying everything, I want your guys help to know what should I add (or replace) to my cart before finishing this purchase! Anyway, thanks for helping! Best, Gabriel.