corsair icue link qx120 rgb reddit

The starter kits come with a Link Hub, 1 Link Hub can support 14 fans (7 per side, and it can do more but the lighting brightness diminishes to compensate iirc) and the hub is powered via a PCIE cable. You could buy 1 starter kit and 6x single fans if that’s cheaper overall, just note that the single fans come with a short link cable (to bridge to fans/devices that aren’t magnetically connected) while the starter kit has a short link cable and a long link cable, so it may be worth the extra to get multiples of the longer link cables pending your fan placements (you can also buy longer link cables individually - you’ll probably want at least 2x of the longer cable). Pending overall cost, maybe do 2x starter kits and 3x individuals, you’ll have an extra hub “just in case” but will have 2x of the longer cables

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Yes, you only require 1 Link hub included with the starter pack to power and control all 9 fans, you might need additional cables depending on how you want to group and connect them. You'll also need an available USB header and a PCIE (6+2) power connector.

reddit.com › r/corsair › advice on corsair link? is it worth the money? are they quality fans?

r/Corsair on Reddit: Advice on Corsair Link? Is it worth the money? Are they quality fans?

January 8, 2024 -

I’m looking to upgrade to Corsair Link fans (QX120) as the fans I have right now have zeros fan control (either high or low speed) and controlled via a crappy RGB remote. iCUE has come a long way and has been working well enough lately that I’m looking to spend invest the money into their system.

The issue is the investment. Amazon has the fans for $140 for 3 (X2) and then a single fan for $50. Then if I wanted to get RGB strips, it would be even more expensive. I’m looking to upgrade my AIO in the future as mine runs well now so it’ll get replaced when it reaches EOL.

The last thing I want is to spend the money into the system to find out their fans die easily or don’t work as advertised. Can anyone with Corsair link give me their user experience? I appreciate any input.

honesty man, to each their own. I find their new system of fans even more proprietary, overpriced and pointless, they care more about the aesthetic than function, not to mentioned their software clashes with a lot of other software that causes crashes on my system. I’ve switched out all corsair fans to EKWB non RGB products. nice PC setup! love the white. very clean. Cheers! edit: spelling

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reddit.com › r/hardware › [sts] these are basically a scam - corsair icue link qx120 rgb

r/hardware on Reddit: [STS] These Are Basically A Scam - Corsair iCUE Link QX120 RGB

April 1, 2024 - Corsair QX120 fans are very good on my tick rads. Don't listen to others... ... Why is Corsair so overpriced do they make better products or is it just branding I was looking at their ram fans and keyboard I saw other alternative with same specs for cheaper? ... [PSU] CORSAIR RM1000x ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.1 1000W Power Supply – 80+ Gold Efficiency, Native 12V-2x6 Connector - $139.99 ... [RAM] Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB CL36 - $299.99 with purchase of case, PSU, fan, ssd, or gpu - In Store Only

reddit.com › r/corsair › are qx120 worth the money?

r/Corsair on Reddit: Are QX120 worth the money?

June 6, 2024 -

I am in a market for new 120mm fan and I am interested in getting QX120 fans. Are they worth the money? I have corsair case 4000x and 240mm AIO and trying to match it with Corsair fans if possible. If you have used QX120 fans share your experience! Thank you in advance.

I have 10 in my 6500x.. love them. Super quiet and they look AMAZING.

Icue link makes stuff easy to install. And the fans themselves have good performance. Though you may want to look at the new LX fans instead.

reddit.com › r/watercooling › corsair qx120 fans are very good on my tick rads. don't listen to others...

r/watercooling on Reddit: Corsair QX120 fans are very good on my tick rads. Don't listen to others...

August 19, 2025 -

Corsair QX120 fans are one of the most beatiful fans out there but a lot of people says that they are not good for radiators.

I can say the complete opposite.

This fans is so silent and even at low RPM they push a lot of air through rads. This is a video on the fan at 1000rpm with a tick 5.5mm rad from Corsair the XR7.

https://youtube.com/shorts/6MoJ2V2p1QQ?si=1YAUyEvdmGI9-RnR

Not sure how their new fans are, but various Corsairs going back for years now have tested as some of the worst performing fans out there. They've earned their reputation of low performing overpriced items.

Nah dude. They are loud at speed and don’t push as much air as competitors. My noctua a12’s are so much better (I have both types of fans in my case on rads). They Push more air and are much quieter at speed. Now are the qx easier to wire than my 20+ noctua fans? Sure. Are the lights purdy? Sure. But let’s not overstate what they can do.

reddit.com › r/corsair › i’m loving the qx120 fans and icue link on my new build!

r/Corsair on Reddit: I’m loving the QX120 fans and iCUE Link on my new build!

February 27, 2024 - Absolutely love the new Corsair QX120 fans! ... I wondered the same thing 😂 they definitely weren’t like that on the last corsair AIO I bought 5ish years ago ... CPU temps, nothing too crazy but… AIO coolant temps drop WAY faster with side fans… so I like to think the side fans can help prevent huge CPU temp spikes ... The USB data cable goes under the tube sleeving to the screen. The Link cable goes next to it to run the pump and RGB.

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r/Corsair on Reddit: QX 120 icue link rgb fan issue

December 4, 2023 -

My fan flashes like this no matter what I do. I have changed connectors, reinstalled Icue, and moved fan locations.

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Hi.

Try the following steps:

3rd party RGB apps can disrupt with iCUE (motherboard apps, etc.)
HWiNFO (v. ), AIDA as well as Citrix Workspace can also interfere with iCUE
check if you have the latest BIOS installed / if not, please download and install the BIOS from the MB-Website
install the latest chipset driver
install the latest GPU driver
install latest Windows update

-M.Jay

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reddit.com › r/corsair › what fans are you using? - feat. qx120s

r/Corsair on Reddit: What Fans are You Using? - feat. QX120s

March 27, 2025 -

I’m always going for iCUE LINK fans now. With up-to 12 devices per channel/24 devices per tiny ‘lil iCUE LINK Hub, it makes cable management a freaking breeze!

iCUE LINK QX and iCUE LINK LX/LX-R are definitely my favorites they both feature lighting loops, the more RGB the merrier!

The iCUE LINK QX are nice as they have temperature sensors that you can make fan curves based on those.

With iCUE LINK LX/LX-R, you can do a build without the cage facing inside the case, which is aesthetically appealing.

With that said, what is everyone else using? 👀 (bonus points if you have picture)

LX all day I previously had QX in my old build, I was not fond of the LED hot spots on those fans. They are very pretty though. LX is better diffused lighting, better performance and come in reverse blade. Easy choice for me

I have 7 QX120 fans, stupid expensive but I really love how they look.

reddit.com › r/buildapc › is all corsair worth it for the icue link?

r/buildapc on Reddit: Is all corsair worth it for the iCUE link?

September 26, 2024 -

I'm a new builder looking for something I can build relatively easily. Screening the internet for different fan controllers and the like was a nightmare, and putting it all together looked even worse. I'm a stickler for cord management and aesthetics, so the iCUE link honestly looked like a dream come true. From what I've heard, corsair makes decent products, and I can budget for the extra cost of a Corsair AIO and fans. Is it worth it? Here is my current thinking for the build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nFfhn6

fuck no, the software is fine, but the fact that corsair uses non-standard argb connectors means you're overpaying for parts that arent compatible with everything else. same with nzxt. I never recommend them

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my personal impression of corsair's icue stuff is that it's bloatware, but I don't really care about rgb sooo... I think there's some other open source software thing that'll work with corsair's icue that much less bloaty, but I can't remember it off the top of my head

reddit.com › r/corsair › icue link qx120 rgb fans screw issue

r/Corsair on Reddit: iCUE LINK QX120 RGB Fans Screw issue

August 26, 2024 -

I bought the iCUE LINK QX120 RGB Fans Starter Kit for my first build, when it comes to attaching the Fans to the case (5000D Airflow), the screw that came in the pack are either too fat or there's something else cause it takes a lot of force to screw/unscrew them.

Please advise.

That's normal, the screws are standard 3M self tapping, have a good Phillips-Head Screwdriver and apply a bit more force. If the fan screws are really that tight, screw the fan out of the case first to make it easier.

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After trying today to put my QX120 fans in my case, I can confirm that the screw holes for these fans are stupid. Lian Li fans and the Corsair LL120 fans do not have this issue. Why do we have to break our wrists to screw these fans into our case?… 😑 Pleaseee fix Corsair.

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reddit.com › r/corsair › connection between icue link qx120 3x with icue link system hub & icue h100i elite lcd xt commander core

r/Corsair on Reddit: Connection between iCUE LINK QX120 3x with iCUE LINK System Hub & iCUE H100i ELITE LCD XT Commander Core

November 21, 2023 -

Hey everyone,

Building a new PC and with the Black friday Corsair products had good deals so I grabbed

Corsair iCUE H100i ELITE LCD XT
iCUE LINK QX120 RGB 120mm PWM PC Fans Starter Kit with iCUE LINK System Hub

Yet I do have a question about the Commander Core XT and the iCUE LINK System Hub.

I am not sure what these pieces plays role, shouldn't Commander Core be enough to connect it all? Do I still need to connect fans to System hub? Will it have any benefit, then connect that to the Commander Core?

I am having hard time to understand what would be the best approach, any help is appreciated.

Rest of the components are, Asus ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 mobo, NZXT H7 Flow and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Thanks in advance,

If you’re investing in Link fans buy a Link AIO. The link AIO will connect to the same hub as the Link fans. The Commander Core will connect legacy fans, AIOs and Corsair case rgb. If you don’t want to buy a Link AIO, then don’t bother with link fans and buy older model non link ones and save yourself some money. Link is next generation and dramatically reduces cables. And if you’re buying fresh, I’d go all in online. Actually I did. I only use the commander core for my 5000t case rgb. I’d like to see a solution for that by the way if anyone from Corsair sees this.

The Commander Core would have been enough if you had gotten all Legacy fans, but as you are mixing QX ( new iCUE-Link) and a Elite LCD, you will need both the Commander Core and the Link hub to make it all work. software wise, both type of hardware can be controlled with the iCUE software.

reddit.com › r/buildapcsales › [fan] corsair icue link qx120 (white) $148.99 ($159.99-$11=$148.99)

r/buildapcsales on Reddit: [Fan] Corsair iCUE Link QX120 (WHITE) $148.99 ($159.99-$11=$148.99)

July 21, 2023 - The RGB stays enabled and stays on the profiles I have set up for them for a color gradient based on GPU/CPU temps. I've looked at the new Corsair fans a few times just because they're basically the LianLi fans but better in almost everyway.

reddit.com › r/corsair › qx120 fan pricing is wild

r/Corsair on Reddit: QX120 Fan Pricing is Wild

October 19, 2023 -

$159.99 for a three pack is insane ($49.99 for a single.) Considering LLs or QLs are $80-90 for three and $24 for a single. I have a 10 fan setup with LL fans and if I were to switch to QX fans. Im looking at $530 for a full swap. That's nearly double the price of my LL fans at $270 for 10. Now I know this sub is for corsair fans, which I am guilty of, but I cannot ignore the fact that the competition of Lian Li's Uni fans come in at $80-90 for 3 and $24 for one. I just don't see where corsairs asking price for QX fans for tech that is not new. Its nothing revolutionary to daisy chain electrical components together. For now I can only dream. But these have to come way down in price for me to even consider swapping.

LINK is a lot more elegant than just daisy chaining things together. LINK is allowing us to basically have a data + power backbone throughout your computer. You can branch off or daisy chain and as long as things touch the network, they get full power/data and full connectivity. You can drive power from device to device that lets you control up to 7 things in a row, 14 per controller. You can also daisy chain non-fan devices like an AIO (or other things that we're working on). What we didn't do, is just go make a combination connector that sends the same data type from device to device, which would be pretty limiting power-wise and not let us have the full cable management story we wanted. I can appreciate that QX fans are expensive, but it's because they're pretty high-end fans that have an embedded processor that cost a lot to make. Here's another post I had where I highlighted some of the reasons they cost as much as they do from a product development viewpoint.

You are not just paying for the electrical components, you are paying for the ease of installation and the robust support that Corsair has. Corsair stands behind their product and will help you solve the issue no matter how obscure, it's the quality customer care that allows them to retain customer loyalty despite prices being on the higher side.

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r/Corsair on Reddit: QX120 rgb issue

June 13, 2024 -

Hi, recently I have been encountering an issue with my bottom QX120. It suddenly shuts off the RGB, then when I go into iCUE (which is just running in the background) and change RGB colors, it turns on again. This has been happening randomly for the past weeks now. Anybody else experiencing this? I’m at latest iCUE software and everything.

Perhaps try reinstalling the ice software? If it then persists. I would personally just turn the pc off, switch the fan around with something else, maybe also disconnect the controller at the back, then plug everything back in and hope for the best.

Update your icue link firmware, I had the same issue with these exact same fans with my middle one not being detected and my rear exhaust one as well

reddit.com › r/corsair › icue link questions

r/Corsair on Reddit: iCUE LINK Questions

September 23, 2024 -

Howdy. I've been looking pretty closely at the whole LINK ecosystem, and I really like it and am giving some serious thought to making the jump.

Buuut I've been trying to figure some stuff out and I feel like I'm going insane from contradictory info, so I hope maybe one of ya'll kind people could help me get sorted 'cause it's really something I'd like to try.

1: Despite having the same pricetag, the iCUE LINK Hub available on Amazon says it handles 14 connections, 7 per side, while the one directly on the Corsair site says it does 24, 12 per side. There's not really anything to indicate they're differing products, they're both System Hub, Black. Can you only get the better one off the website, or did someone forget to update the Amazon posting, or...?

2: Amazon doesn't list package contents(sometimes it does, but...), so I can't cross check there. However, on the Corsair site, the cheaper LX120 RGB single pack and even the RX120 single pack both come with a cable(and quickturn screws), but the more expensive QX120 RGB single pack does not?? Is this an oversight, forgot to update the page, or do you just get no cables?

3: The H100i LCD 240mm LINK AIO counts as 3 devices, yes? The pump, and the two fans?

4: Is the LINK Hub that comes with the 240mm AIO or the QX120 starter 3 pack(I'm looking to buy off Amazon, if I can if there are differences between the site and Amazon's inventory) the 14 or 24 variant?

5: Are there any cables anyone would consider must have? In my 4000d Airflow I'm going to be replacing my front three fans with QX120s, put the 240mm in the roof, and then a single QX120 in the rear. From what I've looked at, I think I'd need a double 90° 135mm to go from front 3 to the AIO, then another of those to go from the AIO to the rear QX120, and then a straight/90° 200mm to go from that fan to the hub. Which totals 7 devices, if I did my math right? Or would differing cables work better and cleaner for that setup?

It's...it's all really nice but it's also really expensive, plus shipping takes a while so I'd love to have all my ducks in a row before I pull the trigger, hence, you know. This whole-ass essay. Any help is deeply appreciated, because like, I super wanna do it, it's just hard to until I'm sure of how this stuff works.

UP to 24(12 per side), But 10% Brightness reduced. UP to 14(7 per side), No Brightness reduce. If one side have over 8 devices, Brightness will reduce. ALL single pack have one 135mm cable and Quikturn Screw. But, In the case of the QX fan, it was released before the cable configuration was changed, and the same goes for screws. Therefore, depending on the production period, some products may not include cables. In the case of quikturn screws, it is very likely that the QX fan does not have them. 3. No it is 4. LCD also count as one. TWO fan, PUMP, LCD. So it is 4. 4. All icue link AIO include 'icue link hub'. ALL Starter pack(120mm and 140mm) also have hub. 5. It depends on how you purchase. But if possible, buy ICUE LINK TITAN AIO. Better performance and better cable bundle set. If you need an LCD, you can purchase and install it separately. However, I also use LCD, but if you need something like an LCD, you can just use another LCD dashboard product, so you don't have to be too obsessed with it. If you only care about performance, it is better to use a VRM cap. Anyway, it's good to have more 90-degree cables regardless of length, and it's good to have extra 600mm cables. If you buy one as a starter pack, you don't have to worry too much.

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24 is correct, 14 was original spec. Firmware update some time back enabled 24 with some brightness reduction to compensate. See kooky's comment. See kooky's comment. QX does not come with quikturn LCD, pump, fan 1, fan 2 = 4 devices. As per point 1, it is the same hub everywhere. What kooky said, and additionally I would suggest keeping some spare 200mm cables. In my own build (not 4000D) I am using some 200s. Bonus: For a 4000D, I would highly recommend getting LX fans over QX fans as the rear light loop isn't visible anyway, and LXs have better performance. And of course, TITAN AIO + LCD cap or VRM cap is the way to go.

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r/Corsair on Reddit: Fan noise - QX120 LINK

March 24, 2025 -

I have these at the back (like next to the mobo, not the read exhaust)

Corsair iCUE LINK QX120 RGB 120mm Magnetic Dome RGB Fans - Triple Fan Starter Kit with iCUE LINK System Hub - White

One of them has now started the ticking/loud noise. I isolated it with a 0rpm set in iCue.

Anyway, I also had 2x 140mm versions of the same fans on the floor of my PC and one of those did the same. Amazon swapped it, no issues, and I expect they will swap this as well.

But to have 2 go, seems odd? Any one else getting this of these "premium" fans?

QX fans are notorious known for going bad after a few months, I replaced 6 sets of the 3 pack fans becuse of this and also 5 H170i AIO's.

I get what you are saying, but when I had the H170i aio and the 9 qx fans, it was pretty much the same setup. And it worked fine. Will try it, nothing to lose at this point. Thanks for your help by the way.

reddit.com › r/corsair › looking to upgrade to qx120 fans and icue link system

r/Corsair on Reddit: looking to upgrade to qx120 fans and icue link system

August 27, 2023 -

looking to upgrade my custom loop setup with new fans and i have 2 questions about the icue link system hub.

first, I see that it has a 2 pin connector that acts as a tach wire to motherboards when used with the new AIO's which only uses 1 of the pins. does this also act as a place for temperature probes? or will i need another control box like the commander core xt as well? watched a video by jayztwocents where he says its a temp sensor port but never showed it working as this and non of the info i can find explains fully what this connector can do other than for tach.

second, i have seen a connector for connecting 3 pin rgb on some waterblocks, will this allow strips to be powered/controlled as well and if so is the led count know for this?