PC-O11 AIR RGB MIDI TOWER - BLACK WINDOW Fans+Fan controller recommendation

Kavalier · 22 Mar 2019 at 14:36

Hello guys,

I have the following case and motherboard.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Lian-Li PC-O11 Air RGB Midi Tower - Black Window= £134.99

Total: £146.69 (includes shipping: £11.70)

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Asus ROG Strix X470-F Gaming AMD X470 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £184.99

Total: £195.49 (includes shipping: £10.50)

Can you please recommend a set of 12 fans + a fan controller to go with my setup.
Regarding the fan, I would like that they are RGB.

Kavalier · 23 Mar 2019 at 05:51

Hi @orbitalwalsh,

Thanks for your input. I was lurking to corsair but wanted some tips from the forums users, as I do always

Other than the above specs are there any other good contenders, that would be recommended?

Kavalier · 23 Mar 2019 at 06:22

A good point that I forgot to mention is that the fans must be compatible with Aura Sync. For example, the BitFenix fans are, but could not find any reference for the Corsair ones.

Kavalier · 23 Mar 2019 at 06:30

Okay good to know. So regarding the Corsair bundle, are those the recommended fans or maybe there are other fans that can be considered?

Kavalier · 23 Mar 2019 at 08:41

Thanks for the feedback will do some research on these fans than

Kavalier · 23 Mar 2019 at 19:24

Ok so I will go for this setup

My basket at Overclockers UK:

12 x Corsair LL120 RGB, 120mm Dual Light Loop RGB LED PWM Fan= £24.95
1 x Corsair Commander PRO RGB LED Controller + Fan Hub - Black= £64.99

Total: £386.89 (includes shipping: £22.50)

Any recommendations of how I shall put the fans for intake and exhaust please?

Kavalier · 23 Mar 2019 at 20:01

Hello, again @orbitalwalsh,

Yes, I saw that video. As you highlighted in your post, am the most concerned cause of the positive/negative effect by the fans.
That is why I would like the best optimal setup recommendation for a 12 fan setup.

Once again thanks for your input

At @CorsairChris maybe you can assist when available

Kavalier · 23 Mar 2019 at 23:12

Yes definitely will need the commander pro for this kind of setup. I just want maybe some more ideas on the setup of the fans before I pull the trigger.

Kavalier · 24 Mar 2019 at 11:38

The ASUS ROG SRTIX X470 got 5x 4-Pin Fan (PWM).

What I was thinking is put the bottom intake fans and constant speed and use the Commander Pro for the remaining fans.

If I go with that setup will it work?

Kavalier · 24 Mar 2019 at 12:00

By splitters can you please elaborate on it, please?

Kavalier · 24 Mar 2019 at 12:34

Ok great, that sounds like a plan

Thanks for your input guys, when I pull the trigger and assemble everything will post a photo

Kavalier · 24 Mar 2019 at 12:57

Can I go with 4 packs of Corsair LL120 RGB, 120mm Dual Light Loop RGB LED PWM Fan, 3 Fan Pack with Lighting Node PRO since I will spare some money?

Kavalier · 24 Mar 2019 at 15:02

Hmmm, I think that with the last option although the most expensive, would be the most straight forward one to go and most tidy of all.
Will go for that one then.

Thanks again for your time!

Kavalier · 24 Mar 2019 at 16:42

Yes, I agree! I was trying to workaround it

Kavalier · 24 Mar 2019 at 20:18

@orbitalwalsh There is a video were Linus got something like that. But like you said there are not many videos.
@CorsairChris So if I go with the last setup that was posted above, I will be fine. I.E no bottlenecks from commander pro etc.

Kavalier · 24 Mar 2019 at 21:13

I can confirm that there were no issue with my setup which includes the latest VEGA VII

Cable management etc is really nice with this case.

Am going for 12 fans setup to replace the stocks fans and have nice airflow even from the bottom, and of course better aesthetics

Kavalier · 25 Mar 2019 at 08:28

tekkas said:
is the corsair commander much better then the NZXT GRid v3?

From videos and reviews that I found, seems that the Commander Pro is the most ideal when it comes to configuration and build quality.
Also, Corsair got a broader range of RGB items that can be added at a later stage with Commander Pro.

Kavalier · 27 Mar 2019 at 18:03

Hello again guys,

Quick question, I would like to sync the Ryzen 2700x stock RGB fan with the other fans. How can I achieve such a result?

Kavalier · 28 Mar 2019 at 12:35

orbitalwalsh said:
stock cooler is good, but can be LOUD, and if you want to push 4.2ghz all core overclock, well worth grabbing 240 AIO

AMD have done well with stock cooler but if your going to push the chip with manual overclock, naturally need to up the cooling as TDP does increase along with heat! I have to pump 1.43v to my 2700 non X to get it to 4.1ghz all cores and need a 360 AIO to keep 70c and quiet

I am quite happy with the 2700x cooler. However, I think will go for an AIO option to have all the fans in sync. Cause it does not make sense to have a setup like the one I am opting for where you have 12 rbg fans in a colour sequence and then the CPU heatsink showing other colours.

Kavalier · 28 Mar 2019 at 13:38

I was going for the Corsair Hydro, main reason being the iCue compatibility