How to connect and setup Corsair AF120 RGB Elite fans (10 fans, Lighting Node and iCue setup tips)
177Here I'm showing you how to wire, setup and install Corsair AF120 RGB Elite fans, with the logic that includes how to connect the fans to your motherboard, why you need to buy triple packs and other considerations too. There's a lot to think about, including whether you've got enough USB ports on your motherboard! I'll also show you what you need to do in Corsair's iCue software to control the RGB of the fans and tweak them.
Wiring Corsair AF120 RGB fans can be a pain, but it's not necessarily as complex as you might think. In this video I'm going to show you how to connect Corsair fans and where to connect them, including how to connect them to the RGB nodes, the fan power on your motherboard or how to make life easier with a Commander Core XT.
All this is being done outside the case, so that you can see the logic a bit more easily and understand the wiring in a more straightforward way. Hopefully this will help if you're planning on building a Corsair PC or just want guidance on which wires go where and why.
In this build I'm using Corsair fans in an NZXT H9 Elite case, but with a Corsair all in one cooler, so I'll show you that too.
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Related videos that you might find useful:
Corsair 5000D setup with 12 fans https://youtu.be/L2ervXeVk0o
Corsair H150i Elite LCD install and benchmarks https://youtu.be/XahzpIZFyrM
Common Mistakes You Might be Making with Your PC Fan Setup! https://youtu.be/uPIMv30Vs3w
Essential things to do when you first build your PC https://youtu.be/nkjQjozmzlY
Corsair HX1500i installation guide with 600w 12vhpwr adapter and cable guide https://youtu.be/kq2B2HKNjRY
How to build an NZXT PC featuring H9 Elite case https://youtu.be/9QpdRJDi9DM
If you're looking to add RGB fans to your computer case, then this guide is for you! We'll show you how to connect the fans, and how to wire them up so that you can control the colors of the LEDs in the fans from your Corsair Lighting Node Pro. Aquick and easy guide that will help you get your RGB fans installed and working quickly!
0:00 Hello
1:11 Why you need a triple pack
1:45 Lighting node core
3:33 Fan power connection to motherboard
4:27 How to connect 6 fans
5:27 Making power wiring easier
6:38 SATA power to PSU
7:40 Commander Core fan controller
9:03 What to do with 7 or more fans
9:24 USB connection solution
14:45 All in one cooler setup with AF120 fans
17:27 Corsair iCue setup and controls
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