VirtualMayhem

Hi @Zotty Thanks so much for the response, I had a couple delays getting parts in but I've been working on my build this weekend and have a question on the commander core. I removed the lighting node core from where it was mounted in the case - the commander core doesn't have any screw slots to be able to put it back where the node core was. The 4000X RGB doesn't seem to have an ideal place to mount the XT - there is a large exposed section where the mobo sits but there is no cover plate on top of that top mount the XT. Do you have a suggestion on where to mount the XT in the 4000X RGB Case?

Hi Everyone, I'm excited to get my Alder Laker build done with a lot of parts en route to me. I picked up: Corsair 4000X RGB Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 5200 Cosrair iCUE H100i Elite LCD Display AIO Corsair RM1000x PSU Corsair ML 120 RGB Elite Fan My build will have the 3 fans included with the case, 2 in the AIO and I'll mount the ML120 in the back of the case - total fans is 6. I don't expect to add any other RGB lighting (although the Corsair light strips are pretty cool looking!). I had a brief chat with Corsair support as I was trying to get more information on how to wire up the fans/RGB lighting that comes with the case and the AIO. They directed me to this thread for more info. The case includes lighting node core The AIO includes Commander core My question was should I just swap the lighting node core that comes with the case where it is installed for the commander core? The lighting node core just does RGB control via iCue, the commander core can do lighting and fan control via iCue from what I understand. Given that I don't plan to add any more fans in my build do I need to setup both of these core hubs in my case? The Corsair chat rep didn't think swapping to the commander was a bad idea. Just trying to understand how this is all going to connect before I start building it this Thursday/Friday. Last question on fan direction. I figured the 3 in front are pulling air in the case and the AIO and rear fans would serve as exhaust fans. Do I have that right? Thanks for any guidance!