How to: Install iCUE LINK in Your System

iCUE LINK is the next leap forward in PC building, letting you leave cable clutter and endless connector types behind.

Each device in the iCUE LINK ecosystem uses the same, simple connector, plugging directly into the component to create a chain of devices that are all connected to one iCUE LINK System Hub. Making builds clean, fast, and most importantly, easy.

A build using iCUE LINK components will generally incorporate fans, a cooler, and at least one System Hub.
Note that additional iCUE LINK cables may be needed for your desired configuration.

When installing fans, connect them together using the active/passive connectors (if they aren't pre-assembled), then connect the desired iCUE LINK cable(s) before installation in your system, this way all you need to do is secure the fans to your case and route the cable to the back of your system.

When installing the iCUE LINK RGB Liquid CPU Cooler, take a similar approach to the fans and pre-connect the desired iCUE LINK Cable(s). From the factory, the fans will be pre-mounted to the radiator in a push configuration with the intent that the radiator will be installed in the top of your case. Once you've secured the radiator in place, mount the pump head to the CPU socket on your motherboard using the provided hardware and route the iCUE LINK cable to the back of your system.

The key to iCUE LINK is the System Hub which has two iCUE LINK ports (one on either side of the Hub). Each port supports up to 7 devices for a total of 14 across the Hub. Simply connect the iCUE LINK devices you've installed to these ports (note that you can also connect iCUE LINK devices to each other, so your configuration may vary).

To finish the installation, ensure that you've connected PCIe power, USB, and the tach output from the System Hub to a dedicated PCIe power cable from your system's power supply, an available USB 2.0 header, and your motherboard's CPU_FAN header respectively.