Would you Buy RGB Fans?

Vario · Dec 6, 2018

infrared said:
Hmm, that's a bit of a dilema You could probably get away with running two fans off one port (if you don't mind taking a chance on overloading it), but it's tricky without being able to find pre-made extention or splitter cables. If we knew what those 6 pin connectors were called it'd be easy to order some and crimp up a custom splitter, but without that the only way is to get the soldering iron out. Paralleling the fans is fine if you leave the rpm signal wire disconnected on 1 of the fans.

I guess the 'proper, non-bodge' option would be to get a hub with more fans, but I guess you already have the lian li hub.

Ya I know, I usually had static green set for this PC. I'd still be perfectly happy with no rgb functionality at all, UV lights & reactive fluid in a custom loop looks so much better imo. Just my personal preference.

I would make my own cable it isn't too hard to do. I run all my fans on PWM harnesses made from old fan cables soldered together.

jboydgolfer · Dec 6, 2018

Knoxx29 said:
Now i have a doubt.

The RGB fan hub supports just 6 fans but i need 7 fans can i use just 1 Controller for 2 fan hubs?

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CaseKing

the thermaltake version of that hub powers 10 iirc, i have it installed in my pc i think, & it is great, plus no molex.

unless thats some special type of plug for RGB ofc

FireFox · Dec 6, 2018

theoneandonlymrk said:
you can turn the brightness right down and sometimes adjust the saturation, it Can look pretty subtle and be less flashy.

That is exactly what i have been trying to say the whole time

jboydgolfer said:
the thermaltake version of that hub power 11 iirc, i have it installed in my pc i think, & it is great, plus no molex.

Model?

This?

neatfeatguy · Dec 6, 2018

Hockster said:
Why does everyone think RGB instantly means gaudy disco lighting?

To each their own, but lights on a computer case are an eye sore for me. Be it a soft white glow to a bright pink/yellow/green/blue flashing show - hurts my eyes.

I like clean, sleek looking cases (my old Cosmos 1000 - too bad the air flow in it sucked). Usually those types of cases are horribly overpriced for what I'm willing or able to pay, so I tend to find cases that are more functional (my current HAF XB Evo) over aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

Vario · Dec 6, 2018

neatfeatguy said:
To each their own, but lights on a computer case are an eye sore for me. Be it a soft white glow to a bright pink/yellow/green/blue flashing show - hurts my eyes.

I like clean, sleek looking cases (my old Cosmos 1000 - too bad the air flow in it sucked). Usually those types of cases are horribly overpriced for what I'm willing or able to pay, so I tend to find cases that are more functional (my current HAF XB Evo) over aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

The 1000 can have good airflow, with my old one I converted three of the 5.25 into a 120mm, cut a 120mm hole in the front door so it could be mounted and still intake air, added a 120mm on the side panel blowing on the videocard, and cut holes in the black plastic filter tray at the bottom of the case. I switched to a Lian Li PCA05NB because I wanted something smaller and more functional.

Tomgang · Dec 6, 2018

No RGB fans for me. My pc is in my living toom, so i dont need a pc that screams here i am and lights it up like a rainbow.

I go specific for fans with high performance and pwm controled rpm but with no rgb or led light. Thats why i use noctua industrial ppc fans for cpu cooler and corsair ml120/140 for case fans. That work great.

This is my fan setup in an old antec twelve hundred case and the only rgb is on the gpu. Try look pass the zip ties on the. Cpu cooler, had to ghetto mod that part to prevent cooler from touching chipsæt fans belol the cpu cooler. I mounted ekstra fans because in the summer it can get seriously hot in my country and this setup works great.

Gorstak · Dec 7, 2018

I think I saw a mouse trapped in a case...

Luckily, it wasn't white, or I'd be worried

jboydgolfer · Dec 7, 2018

Knoxx29 said:
Model

The one in the link in my post. I believe its the one in your reply. It has sata power & 10 ports

jboydgolfer said:
the thermaltake version of that hub powers 10 iirc, i have it installed in my pc i think, & it is great, plus no molex.

FireFox · Dec 7, 2018

jboydgolfer said:
The one in the link in my post. I believe its the one in your reply. It has sata power & 10 ports

Found it.

Stupid question: how does it works with the controller, i have thought every Hub has it is own Controller or are they universal?Sorry but i have never used RGB before

Hockster · Dec 7, 2018

I've only used Corsair RGB products. I suspect the others are fairly similar. You can run the fans off a controller or motherboard headers, but the RGB functions are controlled separately. Corsair uses a second hub.
https://www.corsair.com/ca/en/Categ...air-Link/CORSAIR-RGB-Fan-LED-Hub/p/CO-8950020

RGB adds some complexity, and each fan has an extra wire to route. Their two and three fan packs come with hubs, singles do not.

The Commander Pro comes with 4 LED strips and extensions, and can control 6 fans. Also comes with four temperature probes.
https://www.corsair.com/ca/en/Categories/Products/CORSAIR-LINK/CORSAIR-Commander-PRO/p/CL-9011110-WW

I get sent to the Canadian site so ignore those prices lol

FireFox · Dec 7, 2018

The Lian Li i want to buy they are available single fan + Hub and controller, just single Fan or a 3 pack + hub and Controller, now i am wondering if i buy 10 single Fans and one single fan + hub and Controller but i plug all fan in the Hub that @jboydgolfer linked would that work, how does a RGB controller control the fans, I mean the signal sent by the controller goes to sensor that the fans has it something like that?

Hockster · Dec 7, 2018

The RGB controller only controls the lighting. Two separate wire bundles per fan.

FireFox · Dec 7, 2018

Hockster said:
The RGB controller only controls the lighting. Two separate wire bundles per fan.

Got that, but how many fans can i controller control and can a controller control fans in the different Hubs?

Hockster · Dec 7, 2018

In the Corsair ecosystem their controllers can run 6 fans.

Edit: How I've got mine setup:

I've got two fan controllers running nine fans, Six on one, three on the second.

And an LED strip as well.

I can control all nine fans for speeds based on presets or custom curves. With the RGB controllers plugged into the fan controllers I can also control the lighting per channel in the same software.

FireFox · Dec 7, 2018

If you watch this video it shows he controls 11 fans with just one controller but i dont know how many Hubs.

Video

Hockster · Dec 7, 2018

There's only so much power available via a SATA connector. Corsair limits their controllers to 6 fans because of that. I don't know about 10 fan controllers, might need multiple power connections.

blobster21 · Dec 7, 2018

Would you Buy RGB Fans?

I wish i could. But my religion prohibit it. :roll:

FireFox · Dec 7, 2018

blobster21 said:
I wish i could. But my religion prohibit it.

Hockster said:
There's only so much power available via a SATA connector. Corsair limits their controllers to 6 fans because of that. I don't know about 10 fan controllers, might need multiple power connections.

I have always thought that the controller was paired with the hub :laugh:

caleb · Dec 7, 2018

Sorry for a little hijack but does any of you know if corsair RGB strips can be directly connected to MSI Jcorsair header ?

Hockster · Dec 7, 2018

I don't think they can be connected directly, you need to connect the Corsair hub to the J connector. Not positive though.

Deleted member 67555 · Dec 7, 2018

I bought these fans
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K1VJLGZ?ref=em_1p_0_ti&ref_=pe_808590_376028380&pldnSite=1&th=1
and these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FWJ1GHT?ref=em_1p_0_ti&ref_=pe_808590_376028380&pldnSite=1&th=1
I love the look of TT riing fans...But I don't think I'd like it if I didn't have a black tinted tempered glass side panel.
I use 3x 120mm 1xRear and 2x top and 2x 140 on the front.

oxrufiioxo · Dec 7, 2018

Did someone say RGB!!!!!!! lol

What my led's are typically set to.

AsRock · Dec 7, 2018

A good fan comes 1st for me, if it ends up with RGB well i will get it although i might end up snipping the leds though P.

FireFox · Dec 7, 2018

oxrufiioxo said:
Did someone say RGB!!!!!!! lolView attachment 112125 View attachment 112128 View attachment 112126
What my led's are typically set to.

That's exactly what i dont want, too much for my taste.

oxrufiioxo · Dec 7, 2018

Knoxx29 said:
That's exactly what i dont want, too much for my taste.

My wife loves it or else they'd probably just be set to off. I leave them off during gaming.

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