Thank you so very much for explaining the options for powering multiple fans with their pwm connectors. Being a 41-year old noob and not knowing how to do this, I've watched a dozen Corsair icue 220t build videos (the case that I'm using), where they all quickly gloss over the detail as to how they wired in the power to their fans. Super frustrating! You're the only one that actually clearly demonstrates the connections. I owe you!
FYI for anyone reading and wanting to know, if you currently have the commander pro, you can also hook the USB cable of the core straight into one of the two USB ports on the CoPro to not waste a motherboard USB header. The command pro also has two lighting channels , should you only have a need for two of these fans, without needing to use the core at all.
@@lor7780 the commander pro has two lighting inputs on it. On top of 5 fan channels, and two USB ports. When you buy LED Corsair fans, you could definitely plug two of them into the copro. But the fans will also come with the lighting box, which you could plug that lighting box USB port into the copro usb pass through. Hope this makes sense
After buying, then installing these fans, I feel that Corsair will be my go-to brand of case fans. I installed them in about a half hour, and on the first try they lit up brilliantly! Now to download the software so I can complete my lighting effect.
I have watched so many videos about this matter and man that was the best !! ,instead of all others mambo jumpo goofing around not sawing anything, nice job👍😀
Another excellent install guide. So simple and straightforward my 4 yo could install these. If i didn't already have LL fans i'd be all over these like a fat kid with cake. Gonna have to have a chat with Santa i think.
I ordered a set of QL120 and a couple sets QL140 fans for my Cooler Master C700M case this past weekend. The 140s were going to replace the original LL120 fans to improve air intake. The 120s are replacing the LL120s on my Corsair H150i Capellix. After 4 years, the LEDs on my LL120 fans are due for replacement because of faulty LEDs. Some of the LEDs are dead and others will not light up the right color anymore. It's a shame that Corsair LEDs don't last through the lifetime of the product as my LL120 fans are still working. With all that said, I'm looking forward to installing these new fans and seeing how well they improve the look of my setup. I'm also glad to know that the newer QL series fans are compatible with the iCUE Commander Core XT.
I am planning a setup with 5 QLs, 3x120mm and 2x140mm. Can I get away with just one lighting node core or do I need two? I heard that plugging fans to the RGB hub is model-specific (meaning that you can't plug for example QLs and HDs to the same RGB hub), so I am not sure if same model but different sizes can be handled. Cheers
KamiKaZe MMO mine does just fine. 9900k and h115 plat. 2 140mm ql’s. OC to 5GHz. Temp on the liquid running through the aio never gets above 38C. In a Phanteks evolv matx case to boot! I have some custom panels on the way to get some better flow through the front and top.
This was actually really helpful. I have an NZXT brand of fan with lighting controller, and I've been having problems getting the rgb to turn on with the fans. And I see why they're not working properly now. Thanks for that. You just helped me solved my problem completely.
Does the splitter come with the fans or you have to buy it seperatly? And can you change the rpm once you connected the fans to the lightning node pro? Really need an answer :)
so i have 2 QL 140 fans and 4 rgb strips connected to each other, the commander pro and the lightning node core. ive connected the fans to the commander and thier rgb's to the node core. i also connected the node core usb to the commander and the commander's usb to my MB and for some reason. the led strip who's connected to the commander works fine but only 1 fan leds are working. i configured 2 fans at icue and nothing working. when i switch their cables the other fan works fine so it mean that the fans are faulty or anything. any ideas?
Ok I need help I bought 6 of these fans aka I bought 2 of the three bundle Corsair ql120mm fans do I do this whole thing 2 times? Or something I need help please
A bit conflicted. Recently bought a lighting node core and it did not come with the USB cord and idk where to buy this, as it seems to only come in the other packaging ....
great video! Can you send me a link to the splitter which you used to plug the 3 fans into where you only need to plug into one fan on your motherboard? thanks
Are all sata power cables from psu the same and can be plugged into the lighting node core? Asking because had a previous experience where i plugged in a sata powered led controller from coolermaster and it smoked and fried.
Is it the same for the SP120 RGB PRO fans? Do they need to be connected to a fan splitter for power or is it just enough to connect them to the Lighting Node Core?
Wait so do u need this or not? I have the spec omega rgb case and it came with a lighting node pro, will I be able to plugin the rgb light bar from the case to the core? Do I even need the core and if I don’t get it will there be any consequences like limited customizability of the lighting?
Thank you so very much for explaining the options for powering multiple fans with their pwm connectors. Being a 41-year old noob and not knowing how to do this, I've watched a dozen Corsair icue 220t build videos (the case that I'm using), where they all quickly gloss over the detail as to how they wired in the power to their fans. Super frustrating! You're the only one that actually clearly demonstrates the connections. I owe you!
THIS CHANNEL IS THE BEST OF THE SELF PC BUILDERS BIBLE EVER--------
FYI for anyone reading and wanting to know, if you currently have the commander pro, you can also hook the USB cable of the core straight into one of the two USB ports on the CoPro to not waste a motherboard USB header. The command pro also has two lighting channels , should you only have a need for two of these fans, without needing to use the core at all.
@@lor7780 the commander pro has two lighting inputs on it. On top of 5 fan channels, and two USB ports. When you buy LED Corsair fans, you could definitely plug two of them into the copro. But the fans will also come with the lighting box, which you could plug that lighting box USB port into the copro usb pass through. Hope this makes sense
What if i have seven fans can i only use the lightning node pro only?
@@colin8601 i dont want to buy the commander pro. does that mean i will use two usb ports on my motherboard for each lightning node pro
@@abeidsalim8008 I believe they will still have a slot to Daisy chain them
I Have plugged my lighting node core into my commander pro ( in the USB port ) and it doesn't work at all what can I do?
After buying, then installing these fans, I feel that Corsair will be my go-to brand of case fans. I installed them in about a half hour, and on the first try they lit up brilliantly! Now to download the software so I can complete my lighting effect.
Hey there, one question? Can I install the fan hub cables to the motherboard?
Hey man, I freaking love your channel music. You make some really really good shit.
Thanks so much!
at 1:27 you answered a question that no one could answer for me " can you install one Ql120 and have the lighting work?" thank you sir!!
Finally a good excuse to get some 140mm RGB fans for my AIO - knew I held off for a reason!
Good stuff GS :)
I appreciate the video info. I will be adding these fans.
Want to see a tutorial on linking 13 fans using 2 commander pros and keeping them sequential with the commander pros
I'm a fan of this
@@SLO_MZ3 LOL no pun intended (also I saw you vent)
Video?
th-cam.com/video/GdHRnIUjx1M/w-d-xo.html Here you go!
thanks man, straight forward and very helpful. got yourself a sub :)
Thank you so much, now i know what to buy and how to install this
sick as always ❤ i feel LL fans look better
No way! The QLs are way cooler!
Main problem with the LL's is the LED's only face one way, the intakes on my Lian Li PC-011 look silly with the back side showing
Your smoking crack.
I don't like the fact that in this QL there's some hot spots where you actually can see the LED'S. the LL is more defused IMO
@@codestere1 hmmm crack
Any video on connecting more than 6 LL / QL fans to command pro?
You need another commander pro
Nope i have 9 fans you need one commander pro and two lightning pro
ship another ship yea one commander pro and two node core
+ maybe some fan splitters depending on how many fans you need to install
Found some complaints that the LED’s fail in a couple months of use. Get the LL instead..
The made a newer version it doesn't happen anymore
Love the instruction so much, super helpful! I was curious, what 3 way splitter would you recommend?
Nice build bro that looks clean as heck👍🏻
I have watched so many videos about this matter and man that was the best !! ,instead of all others mambo jumpo goofing around not sawing anything, nice job👍😀
Another excellent install guide. So simple and straightforward my 4 yo could install these.
If i didn't already have LL fans i'd be all over these like a fat kid with cake. Gonna have to have a chat with Santa i think.
Wonderful tutorial!
Huge thanks mate, I bought these fans and you made it super simple to install. Cheers!!
Great info, I just bought 9 of these to add to my new lian li 011 dx build. Thanks for sharing!
I ordered a set of QL120 and a couple sets QL140 fans for my Cooler Master C700M case this past weekend. The 140s were going to replace the original LL120 fans to improve air intake. The 120s are replacing the LL120s on my Corsair H150i Capellix. After 4 years, the LEDs on my LL120 fans are due for replacement because of faulty LEDs. Some of the LEDs are dead and others will not light up the right color anymore. It's a shame that Corsair LEDs don't last through the lifetime of the product as my LL120 fans are still working. With all that said, I'm looking forward to installing these new fans and seeing how well they improve the look of my setup. I'm also glad to know that the newer QL series fans are compatible with the iCUE Commander Core XT.
Great tutorial man, Thank you!
I am planning a setup with 5 QLs, 3x120mm and 2x140mm. Can I get away with just one lighting node core or do I need two?
I heard that plugging fans to the RGB hub is model-specific (meaning that you can't plug for example QLs and HDs to the same RGB hub), so I am not sure if same model but different sizes can be handled.
Cheers
Thank you for being so simple and clear with this because im going to buy a 3 pack myself to my own rig! Good video as always! :D
What??? I was about to buy the other fans! Jaja just in time bro omg. Tech really changes fast lol
Just finished my first build with LL120's. I will probably swith to QL's when I'll take my loop apart for maintenance.
TIK did the same. Totally worth it.
why you want to replace your LLs for a worst performer? for looks? the LL fans are the middle ground, performance and looks
KamiKaZe MMO show me the difference 2 cfm makes on hwinfo.
@@currentlykent4593 for the case are ok but I'm not sure they are the best fit for radiators specially for 9900K maybe for a Ryzen 5 or 7 is okay
KamiKaZe MMO mine does just fine. 9900k and h115 plat. 2 140mm ql’s. OC to 5GHz. Temp on the liquid running through the aio never gets above 38C. In a Phanteks evolv matx case to boot! I have some custom panels on the way to get some better flow through the front and top.
You are very concise and precise you are very good
Pls give a link to the fancable splitter. i dont find it
Would be cool to demo the fan rgb patterns.
I have 7 Fans to connected, what i need to buy? Do i need 2 Corsair Commander PRO or can i do it with Y adaptor ?
The lighting node core comes in the 3 vents set box?
these ones or the lian li uni fans?
would you recommend it? Pls help
Great Installation guide fams. These fams look pretty epic and I am glad they changed it to the one controller now
Fans* you stupid idiot
Can I still use the commander pro and rob hub with the ql fan? Because it is easier for me to just plug the 4 pin fan connector into the commander pro
Dude you helped me SOOOO much Thx alot you got my subscription
What is a company
5:50
Cable Y-Splitter 3-Fan ..?
Thank you so mutch. You helped me alot. I got it first try with no Problems. :)
Will I be able to add this to my Td500?
where can i find an install for a system running 2 of the RGB controllers for 12 of these fans? 6 fans isnt enough lol
Excellent installation video! Subbed to you guys!
My node core that came with my QL120 fans is not showing up on the Icue software, can someone help? I have try almost everything.
Can I connect them to the Corsair LL120 RGB LL Series?
Where did you get the 3 way splitter for the fans?
Can you use the node pro for the ql and can you use ll and ql at the same time ?
So, thats exactly the Same question i want to know. Do you have an anser now?
I´ve seen a quick comment somewhere that you cant plug the LL series in the same controler of the QL, is that correct !?
TheZorackzz yes it is
Do i need this hub to make my fan led light up? Because i only use 1 fan and its led is not working...
how is the size measured? from corner to corner or?
It´s a very helpfull VIDEO.
Does the Lighting Node Core provide power to the fans, or only the RGB lights in the fans?
Where do you get your 3 way splitters from?
Good explenation ;)
Can the node take in argb for different brand of fans like arctic?
thank you for the detailed explanation
This was actually really helpful. I have an NZXT brand of fan with lighting controller, and I've been having problems getting the rgb to turn on with the fans. And I see why they're not working properly now. Thanks for that. You just helped me solved my problem completely.
Can you set each individual fan as a different color?
Wish you would say what the pwm cable plugs into exactly Is it a system fan 1?
How loud are those fans?
we're you able to control the fans rpm with the fan splitter that u used?
You helped me alot ty
Great video. Thank you!
can i add 3 sp120 pro`s onto this setup ?
Can I have a link or title of the Splitter?
My board has only 3 fan connectors for the 6 fans. What do you think ist the best way to connect?
Question the Y cable was that included???
You could also use commander pro to power the fans pwm
Wait so I don’t need a lighting node pro if I get a lighting node core ?
Can we connect the SATA alimentation directly on the motherboard ?
Does the splitter come with the fans or you have to buy it seperatly? And can you change the rpm once you connected the fans to the lightning node pro? Really need an answer :)
Finally, a video for people who are dumbstruck like me! Thank you!
so i have 2 QL 140 fans and 4 rgb strips connected to each other, the commander pro and the lightning node core.
ive connected the fans to the commander and thier rgb's to the node core. i also connected the node core usb to the commander and the commander's usb to my MB and for some reason. the led strip who's connected to the commander works fine but only 1 fan leds are working. i configured 2 fans at icue and nothing working. when i switch their cables the other fan works fine so it mean that the fans are faulty or anything. any ideas?
Can you connect this to a coolermaster c700p fan controller so you can adjust the speed from the front IO
Great video
Can you mix / combine Corsair QL with LL fans? Any suggestions on connections? Thanks!
So you NEED the corsair hub in order for the rgb to work? I bought 2 of the ql 120 individually and I can't get them to even light up.
if i have 6 fans would using two separate cores cause any complications?
Took your advice and just purchased the 3 fan set and my question is can the 2 Lian LI fans that come with the case be used as well?
Can 3 pin RGB connectors work with the Node Core
Is the 3 pin fan splitter in the QL Kit?
No. As I said. They are optional.
Ridiculous that it's not included
Can you add the fans of a Corsair H115i Capellix water cooling system to the Lightning Node core as well?
My problem is I have a motherboard that only has 1 system fan port, however i have 4 fans, would I need to buy the splitter or a new motherboard?
Would this work with the H100i platnuim, if I wanted to replace those fans with these?
can I mix QL120s' with LL120s'?
Can I use sp120 rgb pro and ql 120 in same lightning node core
Ok I need help I bought 6 of these fans aka I bought 2 of the three bundle Corsair ql120mm fans do I do this whole thing 2 times? Or something I need help please
How much brighter is QL compared to Corsair LL?
I just got the QL140 and only half the ring is lighting up, is this a faulty fan?
Hey, should i get the LL140 or the QL140 and why? Both of them seem to be nearly similar :/
A bit conflicted. Recently bought a lighting node core and it did not come with the USB cord and idk where to buy this, as it seems to only come in the other packaging ....
amazing, my friends literally needed this guild when he gets his hands on those fans. Great Guild!
i am very new to computers and i have this setup with the ll120 fans but i wanna change the fan speed how do i do that
where can i buy this IQ software control usb cable? what is his name?
great video! Can you send me a link to the splitter which you used to plug the 3 fans into where you only need to plug into one fan on your motherboard? thanks
My 6 Thermaltake ring plus fans only use one usb header for all 6 fans. Can you use 6 of these corsair fans with one usb header.
Are all sata power cables from psu the same and can be plugged into the lighting node core? Asking because had a previous experience
where i plugged in a sata powered led controller from coolermaster and it smoked and fried.
Is it the same for the SP120 RGB PRO fans? Do they need to be connected to a fan splitter for power or is it just enough to connect them to the Lighting Node Core?
Wait so do u need this or not? I have the spec omega rgb case and it came with a lighting node pro, will I be able to plugin the rgb light bar from the case to the core? Do I even need the core and if I don’t get it will there be any consequences like limited customizability of the lighting?
How to connect 7 ql120 fans alongwith lighting strip also ?
Also, do i need a pwm connector for fan power?
Could some 1 add the link to the 3 way fan splitter please...1 pc build so I'm new to this thanks