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Phanteks Launches the NexLinq Ecosystem

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Phanteks introduces the NEXLINQ ecosystem, a next-gen solution for enhanced cooling, fan and lighting control, and refined system aesthetics. Featuring the new Linq 6 connector, NEXLINQ simplifies cable management and elevates DIY PC builds. The ecosystem includes the NEXLINQ Hub, M25 Gen 2 Fans, and Glacier One 360M25 G2 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler, delivering ultimate performance and customization. Fully compatible with the G400A chassis and future products, NEXLINQ offers a seamless, optimized setup for gamers and PC enthusiasts.

The Phanteks NEXLINQ Hub, with the Linq 6 connector and NEXLINQ App, simplifies fan and lighting control across your system. The hub streamlines connectivity, reducing cable clutter, while the app offers an intuitive interface for fine-tuning fan speeds and lighting effects. With support for CPU/GPU temperature-based fan RPM adjustments and customizable RGB effects, users can easily personalize and optimize their builds. The Phanteks M25 Gen 2 Fans boost cooling efficiency with a daisy-chained unified fan frame and Linq 6 connector, ensuring fast, clean connections and reducing cable clutter. Designed for optimal airflow, they excel at cooling radiators and heatsinks under heavy loads. With options for regular or reverse airflow, users can fine-tune thermal performance. The fans also feature integrated D-RGB lighting, delivering dynamic, infinity mirror style visual effects.



360 mm High-Performance Cooling with Glacier One 360M25 G2 AIO
The Glacier One 360M25 G2 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler offers top-tier cooling for demanding gaming and heavy workloads. Equipped with M25 Gen 2 Fans, it simplifies cable management for a clean, organized build. The large copper base and fin array provide exceptional cooling performance, even for high-end CPUs, while the mesh AIO cap with an integrated fan ensures extra cooling for surrounding VRMs and key components. Inspired by the G400A chassis front panel, the mesh cap delivers a cohesive aesthetic. Designed for easy installation, the Glacier One 360M25 G2 also ensures compatibility with motherboards and RAM, enhanced by the efficient Linq 6 connector system.

Key Features of the NEXLINQ Ecosystem:
  • Fan & Lighting Control: The NEXLINQ Windows App offers intuitive control for fans and lighting, with flexible input options for easy customization and seamless system integration.
  • M25 Gen 2 Fans: Featuring a daisy-chained unified fan design, these fans provide superior cooling performance and integrated D-RGB lighting, all while simplifying connections with a single cable solution.
  • Glacier One 360M25 G2 AIO Cooler: Equipped with M25 Gen 2 fans, a large copper base, and a mesh AIO cap for added VRM cooling, this cooler delivers advanced thermal management. The mesh cap design, inspired by the G400A chassis, ensures a cohesive aesthetic.
  • Complete Compatibility: The NEXLINQ Hub and App offer full compatibility, allowing unified control for optimized performance and a polished look across your entire system.
The NEXLINQ ecosystem from Phanteks is the ultimate solution for performance-driven PC builds. With advanced cooling, precise fan and lighting control, and seamless connectivity, it provides everything gamers and PC enthusiasts need. Whether you're building a gaming powerhouse or a high-performance workstation, the M25 Gen 2 Fans, Glacier One 360M25 G2 AIO, and NEXLINQ Hub deliver exceptional performance, easy installation, and customizable options. Designed for those who value both performance and style, the NEXLINQ ecosystem sets a new standard in cooling, optimization, and system aesthetics.



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If the M25 G2 fans are as good as the previous ones, these may be the better RGB fans on the market.

First time seeing software from Phanteks. Let's see how it competes with the others.
 

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I am excited to see Phanteks have their own RGB software as I would like to ditch iCue finally!
 
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I'm all about reducing cable clutter and cannot wait to get my hands on NexLinq in a G400A build. Phanteks continues to innovate and bring out stellar products!!
 
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Why does that software look like it was developed in 2010 - with 2010-type Bugs/UI issues?
 
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Not really a criticism of Phanteks, but why are all these shitty plastic boxes for ARGBLED fans a random shape and size?

We have 2.5" SSD mounting bays going to waste in just about every PC case on the market, but no - this set of fans requires a completely arbitrary block of plastic that doesn't fit in any bay and needs to dangle loosely by the rat's nest of cabling, or get stuck to the back of the motherboard tray with the included adhesive pad that's good for typically 3-6 weeks of adhesion.

Why does that software look like it was developed in 2010 - with 2010-type Bugs/UI issues?
It looks great to me; yes, the title bar looks like Vista's old black theme but it's refreshingly simple and clear. There's no valid reason why most of the other ARGB software suites are such a bloated mess - they literally have only two jobs:
  1. Fan speed
  2. Lighting control
Such a simple pair of tasks shouldn't need a 1.2GB install with account creation, telemetry, promotions, other "value-add features" (marketing BS, basically), and so much feature creep that even Microsoft or Adobe would feel outdone. Also, CAM, Synapse, and iCUE are hardly good examples of bug-free, stable operation.
 
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