That AIO system has two possible ways to power and control the LIGHTS in the rad fan frames and the pump unit. Each of those units has TWO cables - one for motor power to fan or pump, and another for lights, and this related only to the lighting cables. The system comes with one two-branch cable that plugs into a SATA power output from the PSU to provide power to the manual 3-button box for lighting control. (Its second branch merely gives you a "replacement" SATA output connector.) Then there is a lighting SPLITTER box that plugs into that manual box's output connector and has five ports for the LIGHTING cables from two rad fans plus one for the pump. Using those components you can power and control the lights with NO connections to the mobo, but that means your ONLY control is by the manual box. The alternative is NOT to use the manual box at all, and make a connection to one of your mobo's 3-pin ADD GEN2_1 or _2 headers. See mobo manual p. 1-2, two items coded 11 at upper front and bottom middle. To use things this way, do NOT use the manual control box and its two-headed power cable. Instead, take the input end of the lighting SPLITTER box cable and plug it into a mobo ADD GEN2_1 or _2 header. Note that your AIO system comes with a separate cable for this with two ends, one for each of two different types of ARGB mobo header - just use the wider one that looks like it had 4 holes but one blocked off, and fits your mobo header. When connected this way, the lights in your AIO components will be powered and controlled by the mobo header run by ASUS Aura Sync. Answer from Paperdoc on forums.tomshardware.com
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r/buildapc on Reddit: Can I control the RGB of my Deepcool Castle 240 via software?
March 2, 2019 -

I have a Gigabyte Z390 Gaming X motherboard. Not quite sure if I'm able to control my cooler's RGB aside from using the built-in remote. I know my board has an RGB pin header but my system is intact and already running right now, and although using the remote the AIO comes with works just fine, I was just wondering if I can somehow plug it into the motherboard and control its lighting from there, like with my board's RGB control program (Gigabyte Ambient LED).

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Deepcool Castle 240 rgb v2 AIO not showing in software.
I installed deepcool castle 240 rgb v2 aio on Asus rog strix b560 f gaiming motherboard and I connected the Aio to the PSU Sata port with the controller. Now the aura sync software is not showing the Aio. I am now not able to control the light with the software. Please give me a solution. More on forums.tomshardware.com
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Do you guys think the deepcool castle 240ex is a good aio?

Yes, you can use it. Its also used in a lot of builds on the pcmr subreddit.

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[AIO] DeepCool CASTLE 240EX Liquid CPU Cooler, 240mm $79.99 ($99 - 10% - $10)

Hey y'all! DeepCool rep here, this single deal probably isn't the most significant discount. But it still is bottom pricing! And besides our most popular AIO cooler, we are also putting tons of promotions over our entire store since we're clearing out our inventory for new products in the pipeline.

CASTLE 120R $44.99 ($69.99) 2.18 - 3.31 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QD7ZN88 CASTLE 240R $54.99 ($79.99) 2.18 - 3.31 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QCK4JBD CAPTAIN 240X WHITE $59.99 ($89.99) 2.18 - 3.31 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VCBZZ7S CAPTAIN 360X WHITE $69.99 ($89.99) 2.18 - 3.31 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VN59BS9 CAPTAIN 240X $59.99 ($89.99) 2.18 - 3.31 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W1YH2WG CASTLE 240EX RGB $99.99 ($139.99) 2.18 - 3.21 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QV18SQX CASTLE 360EX RGB $99.99 ($139.99) 2.18 - 3.21 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B5T1FLK AS500 $49.99 ($59.99) 2.18 - 2.28 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FJ7MK7R Assassin III $69.99 ($99.99) 2.18 - 3.13 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T4FNXWD GAMMAXX 400 PLUS $15.99 ($24.99) 2.18 - 3.13 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQ2YDCY GAMMAXX GT BK $29.99 ($44.99) 2.18 - 3.13 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074P3JCXX RF120 (3pk) $24.99 ($39.99) 2.18 - 3.18 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMMQHBH RF120M (5pk) $39.99 ($64.99) 2.18 - 3.31 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HN199YJ More on reddit.com
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[CPU AIO Cooler] DEEPCOOL Castle 240EX White Edition ($170 - $90 = $80) [Canada Computer]

https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=8_135&item_id=225719

The whole deepcool castle line is on sale. Are these any good?

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castle 240ex a-rgb
DeepCool was founded with the mission of providing professional, innovative, high-performance PC hardware and high-quality thermal solutions for enthusiasts across the world.
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CASTLE 240EX - DeepCool
Coordinate your colors by adjusting the addressable RGB lighting through popular motherboard software or through the included RGB controller. ... DeepCool Castle series are high-performance coolers that look great, won't leak and are extremely quiet.
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CASTLE 240EX RGB - DeepCool
Coordinate your colors by adjusting the addressable RGB lighting through popular motherboard software or through the included RGB controller.
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That AIO system has two possible ways to power and control the LIGHTS in the rad fan frames and the pump unit. Each of those units has TWO cables - one for motor power to fan or pump, and another for lights, and this related only to the lighting cables. The system comes with one two-branch cable that plugs into a SATA power output from the PSU to provide power to the manual 3-button box for lighting control. (Its second branch merely gives you a "replacement" SATA output connector.) Then there is a lighting SPLITTER box that plugs into that manual box's output connector and has five ports for the LIGHTING cables from two rad fans plus one for the pump. Using those components you can power and control the lights with NO connections to the mobo, but that means your ONLY control is by the manual box. The alternative is NOT to use the manual box at all, and make a connection to one of your mobo's 3-pin ADD GEN2_1 or _2 headers. See mobo manual p. 1-2, two items coded 11 at upper front and bottom middle. To use things this way, do NOT use the manual control box and its two-headed power cable. Instead, take the input end of the lighting SPLITTER box cable and plug it into a mobo ADD GEN2_1 or _2 header. Note that your AIO system comes with a separate cable for this with two ends, one for each of two different types of ARGB mobo header - just use the wider one that looks like it had 4 holes but one blocked off, and fits your mobo header. When connected this way, the lights in your AIO components will be powered and controlled by the mobo header run by ASUS Aura Sync.
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You have to hook to your motherboard's RGB header to get it to see it. Item number 12, in the manual, instead of the controller, should be hooked up to the fans, then to an RGB header, on the motherboard. https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/deepcool-castle-240-rgb-v2-aio-not-showing-in-software.3760606/
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Deepcool Castle 240EX Cooler Review @ Vortez.net - The Gaming Stuff
September 5, 2019 - It supports RGB lighting control software from major motherboard manufacturers such as the ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light Sync, ASRock Polychrome RGB Sync, and GIGABYTE RGB FUSION 2.0.
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deepcool.com › products › Cooling › cpuliquidcoolers › 2021 › 11976.shtml
CASTLE 240EX A-RGB WH - DeepCool
The iconic DeepCool Castle EX infinity mirror pump design with a new twist. See the new DeepCool logo on an enlarged mirror chip for a new instant classic. ... Two DeepCool CF120 series PWM fans output brilliant color with 12 RGB LEDs per fan. *Sync lighting with 5V A-RGB motherboard compatibility or the included controller. ... Two DeepCool CF120 series PWM fans output brilliant color with 12 RGB LEDs per fan.
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CASTLE 240EX A-RGB - DeepCool
The iconic DeepCool Castle EX infinity mirror pump design with a new twist. See the new DeepCool logo on an enlarged mirror chip for a new instant classic. ... Two DeepCool CF120 series PWM fans output brilliant color with 12 RGB LEDs per fan. *Sync lighting with 5V A-RGB motherboard compatibility or the included controller. ... Two DeepCool CF120 series PWM fans output brilliant color with 12 RGB LEDs per fan.
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Deepcool Castle 240ex Review - Tech4Gamers
Deepcool Castle 240ex
If using an RGB Sync Cable, connect it to the motherboard’s RGB header. ... Let’s review the thermal performance of the cooler. The following test bench was used for testing this Deepcool castle 240EX cooler review: ... The following software was used for the testing and monitoring. Deepcool has sent us for Deepcool Castle 240EX Review. This cooler is yet another product under their popular gaming brand GamerStorm. Its radiator is almost identical to the Castle Ex 240 RGB cooler but what makes this design differentiate from Castle is the altogether new block design with impressive immersive li
Rating: 4 ​
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Deepcool CASTLE 240EX RGB 240mm All-in-One CPU CASTLE 240EX RGB
Deepcool CASTLE 240EX RGB 240mm All-in-One CPU Liquid Cooler
Bring a splash of color to your cooling setup with the CASTLE 240EX RGB 240mm All-in-One CPU Liquid Cooler from Deepcool. Optimized to resist leakage, this CPU cooler features a dual-chamber pump design with a copper heatsink and 240mm aluminum radiator. Heat dissipation is ensured by two 120mm cooling fans providing 60.6 CFM of airflow at 500 to 1800 rpm. Sporting a hydro bearing design, these fans produce a max operating noise of 35 dB and feature 4-pin connectors for PWM control.
Price   $139.99
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Deepcool Castle EX ARGB AIO Showcase
May 6, 2024 - The three CF120 A-RGB fans feature 12 RGB LEDs which can be controlled via motherboard control software and ARGB headers or by Deepcool’s remote ARGB controller. The Castle 360EX is available in both White and Black finishes.
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CASTLE 240EX - DeepCool
Dotato di una finitura a specchio, illuminazione immersiva e infiniti effetti visivi, CASTLE 240 EX ha ereditato il suo aspetto familiare favoloso. La sua illuminazione RGB indirizzabile è regolabile tramite la funzione SYNC della scheda madre a 5 V o tramite un controller incluso.
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Knowledge Base - DeepCool
April 23, 2026 - Standard RGB uses all 4 pins, and is pinned as +12v, Green, Red, and Blue; where each of the 3 last pins control the amount of the corresponding color that is to be displayed at any given time. Aura Sync is a lighting software suite from ASUS that can control both ARGB and standard RGB, but ...
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deepcool.com › products › Cooling › cpuliquidcoolers › 2021 › 11397.shtml
CASTLE 240RGB V2 - DeepCool
From its original version, CASTLE 240RGB V2 inherited the mirror finish and immersive ambient lighting on the pump, thereby pushing your rig’s aesthetics to next level. ... The 16.7M true color flowing RGB system can be easily synchronized and controlled by the included wired controller.
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CASTLE 240EX WHITE - DeepCool
Coordinate your colors by adjusting the addressable RGB lighting through popular motherboard software or through the included RGB controller.
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Deepcool Castle 240Ex Rgb Aio Liquid Cpu Cooler, Anti-Leak Technology, Two Mf120Gt A-Rgb Pwm Fans,
Deepcool Castle 240Ex Rgb Aio Liquid Cpu Cooler, Anti-Leak Technology, Two Mf120Gt A-Rgb Pwm Fans,
Anti-Leak Technology inside helps regulate pressure build up to improve operational safety and minimize leakage. Two DeepCool MF120 GT A-RGB PWM fans delivers a unique design with enhanced cooling performance. A large copper base with 25% more skived fins provides a larger surface area for effective cooling. TR4 socket supported. Addressable RGB LEDs on the pump block brighten up any build and features a swappable logo for a more custom look. Control all addressable RGB lighting with a 5V 3-pin motherboard connector for software support or through the included physical wire controller.   D
Price   $131.99
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DeepCool GamerStorm Castle 240 V2 AIO | by talkingStuff Network | Medium
August 16, 2021 - The pump and the fans support ARGB effects which can be controlled using the corresponding RGB software as per the motherboard manufacturer.