Corsair Hardware controllers: Overview and opinions!

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Corsair Hardware controllers: Overview and opinions!

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Razzie's Tech Corner

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@Kabbamodern3 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my capellix elite lcd came with a defective command core ive been searching far and wide for that specific ive given up hope for my liquid cooler but you've saved the day literally !!! Thanks !!

@jensmarkusagger2413 Жыл бұрын

Love how you use the menu music from Robocraft😊

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

I used to haha, now I’m using PCBS soundtracks. I think I might go back to RC though.

@Caiomjc 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the info. Keep the good work!

@warpigs3379 2 жыл бұрын

Dude thank you so much for this informative video, legit exactly what I was looking for. I'm building a new pc, and bought the 5000d airflow. I was trying to figure out if it was possible to connect the usb from the commander xt to the pro, so I wouldn't have to use both usb ports on the motherboard. Going to be using 7 case fans plus the 3 on the radiator, so managing the cables is gonna be a bit of a challenge. Again thank you for going into detail about everything, appreciate it.

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! Good luck on your new build. :)

@D3humaniz3d 2 жыл бұрын

I just switched form a Phanteks Entoo Primo into a Corsair 7000X with the Commander Core XT. I swapped out all the stock fans for Arctic Bionix P140's and wanted to see what the controller would offer in terms of fan control. Up to this point, I've been using motherboard PWM headers and a program called "Fan Control" (literally...) to adjust fan speeds. And I gave the Commander Core a shot. The Commander Core XT did a very good job on the lighting when I plugged in the stock fans for testing - basically what you'd expect from Corsair - but the iCUE fan control options compared to FC's capabilities make it look like fan control was more of an afterthought for iCUE. It's actually a shame Fan Control can't recognize the controller and get the readouts from the T Probes. Excellent for controlling RGB though. Might get a bunch of RGB strips instead and mount them to the ceiling and set them to white to illuminate the chassis interior of the 7000X, since other than mobo and GPU lighting (mobo LED's disabled, GPU set to static white), nothing else is visible through the smoked glass. Gives it an industrial look.

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Currently I have a 5000t, and everything controlled through two commander core XTs. I don’t need the fans to spin too fast to move a lot of air, so the cores controlling the fans for me is fine, I’d love to hear more about the program you use to control your fans, though. I could use it on one of my test rigs.

@D3humaniz3d 2 жыл бұрын

Please google it. I've tried writing up a response two times, but YT keeps deleting my comment within a minute.

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@D3humaniz3d Alright. Thank you.

@Baeby999 Жыл бұрын

Finally A good tutorial thank you

@letherraymundo3447 2 жыл бұрын

You saved my life bro. Thanks a lot!

@dreaddrone1795 2 ай бұрын

Wait, so is the commander core or pro better for mixed fan types? I just bought a 4000x and am adding a 3 pack of sp 120 that came with an ic core to the case fans

@GandalftheWise 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@jcny08 8 ай бұрын

Hey guy, i have a question to ask you I have the Commander CORE RGB & PWM Fan Controller but there is a port EXT on the other side what can i actually connect to it? before I make the connection.

@CrAkrux 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review bro 😌👌

@offthewallhobbyman6978 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Subscribed

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for supporting my channel!

@Brisleep1 2 жыл бұрын

I watched a bunch videos trying to figure these things out and just got more confused. You explained them plain and easy, I'm really hoping you also explain iCue software and how to set it up! Thanks for the great explanation of what these devices do, I bought 6 ML 120 fans on sale and got the rgb nodes for $99-, now I can't even find non led ML 120 fans, they vanished, I got 4 from Japan $20- each, no extra shipping. Anyway, thanks again So much!!

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the black and grey MLs are like, non existent right now. But thanks for your compliments on my video! I might make a video on ICUE soon.

@Brisleep1 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 please do! I'm watching so many that just say use the settings you can download, so far, 6 videos have not told me how to customize the LEDs to the colors I want. Especially this Hardware Artisan guy he rambles on and on talks about other hardware but just confuses me on what is supposed to work, like, I was believing I had to have the commander pro until I watched you, now I just need to know how to do a custom color to each fan.

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@Brisleep1 I’m sorry other creators do that, I’ll do my best to explain it easier.

@Brisleep1 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 I subscribed so I'll see when it comes out, I've been working on computers since 1990 but I never liked RGB, now I have friends who want to see it when they come or I'm going to be doing a bunch of videos soon. I used to cut the LED connection so they wouldn't bother me at night, but now you can just make a zero color setting, which I did, but I must have changed something because my profiles don't work. Oh, I have 6 LED fans and 3 weren't working, I figured that out and now they do scenes or presets but as I said, I just need basic instructions the way you explained these. I also do think I need a commander pro or XT now, to help simplify things. I can build a custom water cooled computer, it takes a lot longer than 10 years ago because I had 4 spinal surgeries 😂😂 but I can do it. 💪🏽 I wish I still had muscles like that! 🤷🏽‍♂️😂 Anyway thanks, I'll really appreciate it and connect your channel at the bottom of mine.

@A1i3an 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use a commander core since my aio the 100i And I wanna switch my case to the 5000x and use QL and LL I alr have 3 LL 120 but I don’t wanna use the comander pro since I have to use a the rgb hubs could I just buy another core xt and use a core xt and a core together and plug them straight into the board ?

@St4rTr3v1Ut10n Жыл бұрын

So dumb question, but by using an ARGB to Corsair adapter, it will show up/work in iCue? What if you plug an ARGB Hub into it?

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

In the Corsair ICUE, you need to configure it to a device that has RGB LEDS equal to the ones your device has. An example, is your ARGB light strip connected to ICUE through the adapter, has 20 ARGB LEDs, you need to find a device in ICUE that also has 20 RGB LEDs and yes, plugging in a hub will work. Works for me at least.

@St4rTr3v1Ut10n Жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 Thanks!! You earned yourself a subscriber :)

@St4rTr3v1Ut10n Жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 What if you plugged all your ARGB shit into an ARGB hub, then plugged THAT into a Corsair RGB hub, eh?

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

@@St4rTr3v1Ut10n I’d be careful with that. But I’ve only experimented with splitters, not hubs.

@St4rTr3v1Ut10n Жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 Thank you for the advice. I appreciate you and the work and service you provide :)

@DarkStarDireWolf Жыл бұрын

Cool video, definitely filled me in a bunch. On my pc I have 9 corsair rbg fans so far plus the pump that I am trying to sync up. I have the ICUE Lighting Node Core that came stock installed with the case I bought. I have the Commander Core that came with the radiator and fans combo, and the Lighting Node Pro. Trying to puzzle together how to get it all synced up. So far have the pump and 6 fans registering rgb in the icue app. Everything is spinning but there ae 3 fans not registering with rgb. Prolly need to just dedicate a day to tearing the case open again.

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

Hmm, does your motherboard have two USB 2.0 Ports? From what I’m seeing all you have to do is plug both of them in at the same time. You can have all of your fans PWM controlled through the commander core (splitters if needed) and 6 of the RGBs through the commander core, and 3 of the RGB through the Lighting node core. Also, thanks for liking the video. :)

@oldorochigamer6366 2 жыл бұрын

creo que hay un error con la aplicacion en pleno 09/04/2022 , tengo mi commander pro y 1 node y solo me reconoce el node, todo esta bien conectado , otras veces solo me reconoce el commander pro y no el node y otras veces ninguno. tengo 6 ll120 y 1 140, 5 tiras led conectados en entre el commander pro y el node.

@stevesls007 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the presentation. I am trying to choose between the Commander Pro and the Commander Core XT. My build consists of 13 RGB Corsair fans ( 8 in the front, 3 on top connected to H170 AIO and 2 in the rear. I am leaning toward 2 XTs as they incorporate both PWR and RBG as opposed to 2 PROs & 2 Lighting hubs. Any thoughts? Thanks!

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, the Commander core XT is a great choice! Not only can it control RGB for any fan in any port, but also you can include an RGB hub for more fan lightings. I recommend the core XT.

@dvazquez2016 5 ай бұрын

Is there a way to adjust fan speed with the regular core that came with the case? I'm pretty computer capable and I cant find how to speed up the fans. I'm thinking its defective...

@RTC1200 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, if your hub is connected to your motherboard through USB 2.0, in the ICUE software, when you select that hub, and go to the “cooling” tab, you’ll be able to adjust the speed of every PWM fan connected to that hub.

@dvazquez2016 5 ай бұрын

@@RTC1200 thanks for the prompt reply. Here lies the issue... I have a corsair aio. When I go to cooling it only shows the aio. I can adjust THOSE FANS. Even when I click the node core on corsair software... no COOLING option. I know. I cant figure it out.

@collinpleasant4502 2 жыл бұрын

This video was very informative, quick, and precise! Quick question, I am doing my first build and have 13 total ql120 fans. (Yes, I know it’s a lot lol.) anyways, currently have a commander core and a commander core XT. Was wondering if I were to get a commander pro if I could connect the commander core as well as the commander core XT? That would be awesome if so because I could have all fans and many future possible connections

@collinpleasant4502 2 жыл бұрын

Also if there is another solution you have lemme know. It’s just a bummer because the commander core partnered with XT only powers 12 so I’m 1 shy and would like the same complete control of fan speed and rgb like the rest

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can, the Commander PRO has two expansion USB 2.0 ports! and 6 4 pin pwm fan headers. No worries there. :)

@keithmiles3045 2 жыл бұрын

@@collinpleasant4502 use rgb header on mb for the last 1

@keithmiles3045 2 жыл бұрын

so i have 10 ql and 3 ml from cooler how many nodes or hubs or whichever do i need to have? i have 1 pro i bought knowing id neeed at least 1 and 1 core from cooler.

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, you could have a two commander core XTs controlling 10 QL fans, and on you could use splitters on the last 2 PWM connectors on the second Core XT to control your MLs. And if your MLs have RGB, you can connect an RGB HUB to the Core XT to control the RGB of your MLs. Right now I have two Commander Core XTs controlling a small mixture of different fans I have. And two Hydro X series devices.

@allardvanderkamp8329 11 ай бұрын

Is it possible to run both LL and ML fans on the corsair node Core

@RTC1200 11 ай бұрын

Node Core? Possibly. They’ve been making it so you can have many different types of fans on one controller.

@the_r0cket_man Жыл бұрын

Will the 6 port lighting node core that comes with the 5000x control rgb led strips if that's all that's plugged into it or do I need the pro ?

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

Since the RGB LED strips are a 3 pin device, no the lighting node core will not. Now, the commander pro, lighting node pro, and commander core XT, are capable of controlling that device.

@the_r0cket_man Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'll be looking into one of thoes then I'm hooking up the lian li strimmers to it have the argb to corsair cable already just waiting on my motherboard to come back now from rma lol but I will order up one of thoes thank you.

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

@@the_r0cket_man Of course! Thanks for watching the video. :)

@hubmanspencer7943 Жыл бұрын

Great video man. I need clarification on a couple things though. I will be using a 4000X case that comes with just the lighting node core. My plan is to get a commander core and simply add a few more SP Elite fans for now. I noticed on Corsairs website it states the commander core does not support the SP Elite fans, and is this true? Also, if the commander core cannot control the RGB on the SP Elite fans, can I get a commander pro and install the USB 2.0 from the lighting node core into it that way I can have control over the RGB and speed of the fans from one source plugging into the motherboard?

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

Nope it does. The SP RGB Elite fans are considered 8 LED fans. But I recommend if you’re trying to save money, to use the Lighting node core, and connect the fan PWM to the motherboard.

@hubmanspencer7943 Жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 thanks for the reply. I’m building a rig for my nephew so I’m kinda trying to stay in a budget, but I don’t want to cheap out either. I built my rig with a 5000X case so it had a lighting node and fan hub already. At the time I thought it would be fine to run the fan hub off the optional CPU fan header so it basically mimics the CPU demands. But, since then I think having control of the case fans would be better since the games I play are not necessarily demanding on the CPU and will not command the case fans very high. My plan at this point is to build my nephews rig and use a commander core XT. Then I will most likely get one for my rig along with some QL fans. It just sucks because they are so expensive, but they look really good.

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

@@hubmanspencer7943 Yeah Corsair is pricy. Their AIOs especially. But the QL fans perform better on looks than static pressure.

@boot_. Жыл бұрын

hi, I'm buying the h150i elite capellix and ll120 fans. Can I connect the ll120 fans and aio to the commander core?

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

You need to connect the Capellix to the Commander core in order to use it..it should have a mini usb 3.0 connector, and the Commander Core should have a Mini USB 3.0 port.

@boot_. Жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 ok, so then I am able to connect 3 ll120 rgb fans?

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

@@boot_. Yes, you can connect it to the PWM and RGB ports. The Core should have 6.

@_xmj 2 жыл бұрын

can you control/plug-in other AIOs into the commander? NZXT z63 for example.

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Well, if they are controlled through their software..you can connect the AIO’s USB ports to the commander PRO. But none of the commanders can control 3rd party AIOs.

@L3GITxGAM3R 2 жыл бұрын

Can I control 9 QL fans using one core XT? Or is that not recommended? I want to make sure all lighting animations work properly and aren’t limited to just 6 of the 9 fans

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

The Commander Core, and Commander Core XT can support 6 PWM fan ports and 6 RGB Ports from Corsair. Though you can use splitters on the PWM ports. If you’re using more than 6 fans, I recommend either two commander cores/XTs or a commander pro with PWM splitters and two RGB hubs.

@BlowinLoud8799 Жыл бұрын

How do i hook up LL120's usung the node pro with my 4000x rgb case? Do i plug all 6 fans or do i put the stock fans in the node core that came preinstslled in the case and plug the 3 LL'S to the node pro?

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

The lighting node pro is able to control a connected RGB Hub that you would connect the Fans 4 pin Molex SL (RGB) port to. You would connect the fans in the correct order. At the same time, the 4000x comes with a lighting node core built in. So, why use the lighting node pro?

@BlowinLoud8799 Жыл бұрын

@Razzie's Tech Corner I was told not to mix fans (4000x fans with LL120's) and use separate hubs. Seems to work, just gotta set both hub lighting settings the same. Oh well I'll leave it at it is using both hubs for now.

@RTC1200 Жыл бұрын

@@BlowinLoud8799 Oh, i thought you replaced the SP 120 RGB Elites with the LLs. I didn’t know you were using both. Yeah, it’s not good to mix two different types of fans. Good idea for using a different Hub.

@BlowinLoud8799 Жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 Good to hear. I figured it was the safest route to go. Now I dont gotta re manage cables down the road

@petert3355 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, so I'm looking at 18 QL120mm fans and 6 QL140mm fans to go into an obsidian 1000d case. It I understand your video I'd need 2 commander pro (fan power using spliters) and 4 RGB hubs to handle the lighting effects. Does that sound about right?

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, and 4 RGB hubs will be more than enough for 24 QL RGB.

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Also that build sounds really nice! Good luck.

@ploomperera395 2 жыл бұрын

Not many talk about the Normal Commander Core. I have one & want to connect 7 fans & 3 led strips. Is it possible if I get an RGB hub to connect it to the Commander core or will I be able to control the RGB if I connect the RGB hub directly to the motherboard? Thank you.

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

The commander core doesn’t have a slot for external RGB. The commander core XT on the other hand, does. If you use a commander core XT or commander PRO. You’ll be able to do such a setup. :)

@ploomperera395 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 Hmm, that's what I thought. I just have the Commander Core which came with the h150i. Guess I'll get a couple of splitters instead then. No point splashing another £60 to get an XT or a Pro just to connect a fan & strip. Thanks for the help, keep up the good work :)

@Rkyve23 2 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn't work, the fans spin at top rpm all the time, don't know what's wrong with it, can't change anything in icue

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm. Did you check all the connections? PWM, USB, etc?

@Bm330ci 2 жыл бұрын

Hello,I have 4 pin not 3 and don't have any pin in the motherboard for it I have 4 pin CPU led ,the commander doesn't have 4 pin ? I couldn't see it

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

The Commander PRO, CORE, and CORE XT have 6 4 pin PWM Connectors. But it also supports 3 pin DC Fans.

@Bm330ci 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 my fans are Corsair icue they are the stock ones from the pc case itself,I changed motherboard and now don't have where to connect them, and the headers are like for the light straps they are different than the ones on the video, I told this module will have for this type of fans as cost 50£ :D

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bm330ci What Case form Corsair have you purchased?

@Bm330ci 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 the case is SPEC-DELTA carbide series with red 3 fans in the fron on Amazon :)

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bm330ci Then it will be compatible. The 3 pin fans that come with the SPEC DELTA case are able to be plugged into the 4 pin motherboard header, or the 4 pin (CORSAIR FAN CONTROLLER) Headers.

@Xennnos 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for vids 😊 awesome ! I have 220t with stock node but icue don t work with win 11 :( Any Idea ? Thx bro

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for your kind words! ICUE doesn’t work with Windows 11 on your rig? It works just fine for me. Have you tried Uninstalling and reinstalling the ICUE? Updating drivers? Uninstalling and reinstalling windows 11? Did you look and see if ICUE needs any updates?

@Xennnos 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 Thanks for reps 😊 Its a fresh win11 install, New pc , icue 4 from official site download Yesterday. I did not download or install any additional driver (or separately) I have to install them in addition to icue? Thx 🙂

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@Xennnos ICUE should’ve already installed the correct drivers when you installed ICUE itself…Did you try any of the things I said?

@Xennnos 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 Ho ok 👌. Yes , i tried all Yesterday 😅 I put icue in "startup" but does not work. When I double click on its icon it launches and before being close the window closes completely.. really weird 😫 Thx for your help anyway 🙏

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

I went to the internet, I saw on a forum that your OS may be corrupted. And will require a clean re-install of windows. I’m just confused, this has never happened to me before.

@sambamanki 2 жыл бұрын

Can you even mix sp 120 pro and elite on node core?

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Well, not the node core..for some reason. It’s easy on the commander Core, and core XT.

@leoime7754 2 жыл бұрын

peut-on accéder au logiciel icue avec le corsair commander core que nous recevons avec le watercooling et régler les rotations par minute et le rvb ou bien c'est obligé d'avoir un commander core XT ?

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. That’s what ICUE was made for when it comes to their hardware.

@leoime7754 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 thanks man

@ooacheezit836 2 жыл бұрын

So, i am currently building a pc with the z-690 p motherboard. It only has 3 fan ports. Im also gonna have a 360mm AIO with obviously, 3 fans. Id like to have them set as input then 2 more fans in the case set to output. What would be the best option to have for than 3 fans due to those 3 ports?

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, I’d say get some splitters for your ports. It will make it so that you can have multiple fans in one port. Get a 3 way for your 3 input fans, then get a 2 way for your 2 output fans.

@ooacheezit836 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 So, does the corsair icue commander pro not have ports that provide power? Just control of RGB/Speed and other things?

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@ooacheezit836 Oh! That’s what you were asking. No, no, the Commander PRO, CORE, and CORE XT have 6 PWM fan headers.

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@ooacheezit836 I recommend connecting them there if you want to control your fans through ICUE.

@BeatstormX 2 жыл бұрын

Could you plug in the pump connector on the aios in the fan connectors ?

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Like the 3 pin connectors?

@BeatstormX 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 I mean if you could plug and control the aio pump header into a fan port of a commander core

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@BeatstormX Yes you can. If it’s 3 Pin, or 4 pin. But I recommend having it connected to the CPU FAN Header on the motherboard.

@BeatstormX 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 May i ask why you recommend plugging it in the mobo

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@BeatstormX Maintaining the flow for the pump is best left to the motherboard. My experience with ICUE is sometimes the port can fail, apply too much voltage, and sometimes will not even keep your device at the speed you set it to. Whenever I have a CPU fan, or AIO header, I always plug it into the motherboard.

@jekjek 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any adapter to connect argb fan in Corsair commander xt? Thank!

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! You use the same adapter for the 3 pin port on the Core XT.

@jekjek 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTC1200 thank

@nalmunati 2 жыл бұрын

Fuck!! I fell asleep because of your voice narrative. But I did learn to get an argb to corsair adapter

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

@@nalmunati Haha! Glad you learned something.

@bozidar.dimovski 29 күн бұрын

"go ahead"........

@choppergirl Жыл бұрын

I bought all this junk, only to realize in the end it was only good for controlling the RGB in in iCUE... and only when you were in Windows. All the fans.. you actually want to control them from the FAN headers on your motherboard (not USB)... from the BIOS fan curves in well.. BIOS. Not ICue or Windows, which is not always running. Like, whenyou're booting up, or in Linux, or... well in a BIOS screen figuring things out.

@genegilmore9434 2 жыл бұрын

my controller burn up as soon as I hit the power button

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Faulty unit? Short circuit?

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

I remember I wasn’t able to use my Capellix for a little while because I needed a new commander CORE. I wish that Corsair made an alternative to powering the Capellix.

@caddk2524 2 жыл бұрын

A good overview.. as it seems like you intended. But you gotta stop tilting down the camera every time you are showing the products.. One time is fine.. But dont use an affect more than once in the same video.. unless it is a video long enough to support it... I gave you a thumps up.. :- ) (But it is almost a thumbs down because of the tilting)..

@RTC1200 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your opinion, it’s unfortunate that you did not like the low camera pans. And it’s okay if you dislike the video, everyone likes different things, and also dislike different things. :)