fred.e Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Hi there, I have an MSI Z170A M9 ACK Motherboard with only one USB Header plug. I have the Corsair Link Commander Mini, but both the AX1500i & H110i GTX seem to require a USB header plug. What is the best solution in my situation? If I'm running the Commander do I need to run the USB Mini B Plug to USB Motherboard Header plug at all on either the H110i or AX1500i? Thanks, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred.e Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Okay, so more and more reading has lead me to this: Link Commander Mini into the USB Header on Motherboard H110i GTX & AX1500i connect direct to the Link Commander Mini... Is this it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-ray Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Is this it ? The AX1500i can be connected via the CL Mini, but not the H110iGTX. See http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?p=759585 for two different solutions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred.e Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Not sure if I'm capable of doing the mod in your link. I may have to buy the adapter. On a different route, which of the higher end coolers will plug into the commander so I'm only having to use one usb header? Thank you...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-ray Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 On a different route, which of the higher end coolers will plug into the commander so I'm only having to use one usb header? None of the latest generation coolers can be plugged into a CL Mini. The last one to have this facility is the H100i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred.e Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks again red-ray. My two options are to purchase the Adaptor or just plug the H110i GTX into the USB header and the rest run off the motherboard with no Link commander connected and no Link for the AX1500i... I think running the H110i GTX off Corsair Link is more important than the Power Supply & Fans only ? If you don't recommend that then I'll have to get the NZXT IU01. Thanks, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred.e Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Update: I just ordered the NZXT IU01 from Amazon - looks like it's the best option for me. Thank you again for your help... Just out of curiosity, would a USB 3.0 Header to USB 2 Adapter Work ? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O0HC3Y0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red-ray Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Just out of curiosity, would a USB 3.0 Header to USB 2 Adapter Work ? Yes, it should but I feel the NZXT IU01 is the better option as it has 3 x USB 2 header and you can still connect the USB 3 header to the front of your case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelleg Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 That is awesome exactly what I have been looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHind Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 The annoying thing about this is that the USB MB header actually has two USB ports on it, but Corsair use a two-row shell blocking off the other row. If they fitted single-row shells then you could plug two into the same MB header. I have merged the socket inserts from my PSU and my Water Cooler into the same double-row shell, but that takes knowledge, tools and care. A little more attention to detail please Corsair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorPizza Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Huge props to Red-Ray. I give him +rep every chance I get. He does more to support Corsair products than the actual Corsair forum tech support guys do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaBravo Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Huge props to Red-Ray. I give him +rep every chance I get. He does more to support Corsair products than the actual Corsair forum tech support guys do. I completely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred.e Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 red-ray you're a champ mate. I've seen plenty of your posts and you're always helpful and never judgmental. I always try and search as much as possible before posting and am hesitant posting because there's always one with the "did you search first"... Anyway, thank you for your help - it is much appreciated..!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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