RGB Fans

[YGFJoao]

I have no clue what I need to do when it comes to RGB stuff. Do I need any type of controllers or hubs for the fans? I'm going with a B550 Aorus Elite V2 motherboard and a Corsair 5000D airflow case. I'm looking to get 6 120mm RGB fans. If you have any fan suggestions pls lmk (preferably ones that have some sort of software I can use to change their colors).

[ddennis002]

40 minutes ago, YGFJoao said:

I have no clue what I need to do when it comes to RGB stuff. Do I need any type of controllers or hubs for the fans? I'm going with a B550 Aorus Elite V2 motherboard and a Corsair 5000D airflow case. I'm looking to get 6 120mm RGB fans. If you have any fan suggestions pls lmk (preferably ones that have some sort of software I can use to change their colors).

What kind of budget are you looking at for fans, rgb and all?

Some fan need controllers which may or may not come with the fans. Some don't need controllers at all. Really depends.

I personally have 6 Corsair LL120 White. With a Commander Pro which is the fan hub and RGB controller. All except the fans came with the case which is a Corsair Obsidian 500D.

I swapped the 3 black LL120 that came with the case for 2 reasons. I was going for a Black and White theme, and I have a 360mm and 240mm Radiators. The White LL120's go up to 2400rpm vs the 1500rpm on the black and offer twice the static pressure for my radiators.

[YGFJoao]

1 hour ago, ddennis002 said:

What kind of budget are you looking at for fans, rgb and all?

Some fan need controllers which may or may not come with the fans. Some don't need controllers at all. Really depends.

I personally have 6 Corsair LL120 White. With a Commander Pro which is the fan hub and RGB controller. All except the fans came with the case which is a Corsair Obsidian 500D.

I swapped the 3 black LL120 that came with the case for 2 reasons. I was going for a Black and White theme, and I have a 360mm and 240mm Radiators. The White LL120's go up to 2400rpm vs the 1500rpm on the black and offer twice the static pressure for my radiators.

I'm willing to spend up to $200 (although I'd like it to be under that) and plan on using 3 fans as exhaust fans for my AIO on top of the case and 3 for intake on the front. The build I'm going for is all black with the RGB to brighten it up a bit.

[ddennis002]

11 hours ago, YGFJoao said:

I'm willing to spend up to $200 (although I'd like it to be under that) and plan on using 3 fans as exhaust fans for my AIO on top of the case and 3 for intake on the front. The build I'm going for is all black with the RGB to brighten it up a bit.

Which AIO are you getting?

To try to stay under budget and give you the best band for your buck. Look at these.

3 pack comes with the lighting node core, so the RGB would plug into the 6 port controller and you plug that into sata power and usb header on the mobo and can control the RGB from corsair iCue. PWM for the fan would be from your Motherboard.

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-co-9050094-ww-case-fan/p/N82E16835181182

 

If you want Fan control and RGB control in the same place you can opt for a Corsair Commander Core XT to replace the included Lighting Node Core with the fans.

The Commander Core XT will give you 6 RGB and 6 Fan headers and allow you to route all the cables to one area and control both fan profile and rgb from the iCue software.

iCue also has alot of built-in add ons that will control Motherboard RGB and any RGB connected to 12v or 5v Addressable RGB as well.

 

I love iCue all my RGB is Corsair and controlled in the iCue software. Mouse, keyboard, waterblock, fans, mouse pad, rgb light strips. My next upgrade is to go for one of Corsair iCue PSU and Corsair Hydro X Pump/Res Combo. All of which can be controlled though iCue.

[YGFJoao]

56 minutes ago, ddennis002 said:

Which AIO are you getting?

To try to stay under budget and give you the best band for your buck. Look at these.

3 pack comes with the lighting node core, so the RGB would plug into the 6 port controller and you plug that into sata power and usb header on the mobo and can control the RGB from corsair iCue. PWM for the fan would be from your Motherboard.

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-co-9050094-ww-case-fan/p/N82E16835181182

 

I'm getting a kraken z73, but those definitely look interesting.I'll make sure to check them out thank you