Fans controller hubs

mattya1989 · 3 May 2021 at 22:48

I have a h510 elite case and I am installing a Corsair H100i for my cpu cooler which has its own fan controller hub.
The back fan and top fan are from Nzxt I just wondered is it okay to use the Nzxt and Corsair hubs together with the motherboard?

Sorry this is my first time building a pc.

Cooler running · 5 May 2021 at 23:05

You could use two, although I don't personally recommend it. Not only do hubs often require motherboard headers, but NZXT and Corsair both have different software for controlling it. As such you end up installing bloat ware mixing and matching RGB/Fan software.

Fans arn't complicated things, nor are fan controllers - at least electrically, companies like Corsair like to try and make it complicated though.

I personally would just use one of the controllers if the fans are appropriate, but I'm not you. It should be fine either way.

ttaskmaster · 6 May 2021 at 12:05

I know Aquacomputer do the Splitty4 hub designed for the proprietary connectors of specifically NZXT and Corsair fans.
I'm not sure you can use both at the same time, but it's worth a look... I think you can control both fan brands, but not both their LEDs...

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aqua-computer-rgbpx-splitty4-universal-4-way-splitter-wc-330-aq.html

modd1uk · 6 May 2021 at 18:29

As already stated, stick to NZXT or Corsair, whilst mixing MAY work it can cause all sorts of funky issues. The iCue software doesn't really play nicely with other RGB software.