CORSAIR iCUE LINK XG7 RGB

Please download the latest version of iCUE from www.corsair.com/downloads.

Learn more about iCUE LINK System Hub from CORSAIR iCUE LINK System Hub.

Learn more about iCUE COMMANDER PRO / CORE XT and iCUE Lighting Node PRO.

1. Unscrew all fasteners attaching the original heatsink fan assembly to the graphics card circuit board. Traditionally this includes:
   – Heatsink with fan
   – Backplate and/or front plate
   – I/O bracket reinforcement
2. Disconnect all cables connected from heatsink fan assembly to graphics card circuit board (heatsink assembly fan(s) and LED illumination).
3. Wipe off any remains of the original thermal compound and pads until there are no leftovers on the graphics card circuit board and GPU. Use isopropyl alcohol if necessary.

1. Remove the TIM protective cover and place the XG7 RGB Water Block on a suitable smooth surface, e.g. packaging box, with aesthetic cover and acrylic glass facing down. Place it so that the front of the water block slightly overhangs the box as shown in the image. This is to prevent the graphics cards' protruding I/O ports from interfering with installation.
2. Align the holes and carefully place the bare graphics card onto the XG7 RGB Water Block with pre-installed thermal material. Make sure to route the XG7 RGB wiring through the rear of the water block as shown in the image. An alternative way of routing the XG7 RGB wiring is shown in Figure 3.
3. Align the holes and carefully place the enclosed XG7 RGB backplate onto the graphics card – water block assembly.
4. Secure the XG7 RGB Water Block assembly by fastening the enclosed M2.5x5mm screws using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
5. Some graphics cards, notably NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ models, also require you to fasten the I/O bracket to the circuit board after the installation of an aftermarket cooler. Secure this bracket by using the enclosed M2.5 x 5 screw and a M2.5 nut as shown in Figure 2.

1. Install the two (2) appropriate CORSAIR XF G1/4" BSPP threaded-type fittings (not included) into the water block ports and tighten them by hand. Do not use any tools to tighten (i.e. pliers). Use one port as inlet and the other as the outlet. Do not use one side for both inlet and outlet – this will result in fluid bypassing the water block.
2. Close the remaining two (2) open (unused) ports with the included CORSAIR G1/4” plugs and tighten them using the included plug tool (F). Refrain from using a screwdriver as it may result in damage to the surface of the plugs.
3. Install appropriate tubing for your CORSAIR XF compression-fitting type and secure it using the locking ring to finalize the adding of the water block to the water-cooling loop. Use the appropriate securing method when using fittings other than compression fittings. Do not forget to leak test the system before fully powering on your PC.

A CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO / CORE XT or Lighting Node PRO is required in order to use the integrated RGB illumination on the XG7 RGB Water Block. CORSAIR iCUE software is used to program and control the visual effects.

The XG7 RGB Water Block can be connected to the appropriate CORSAIR controller either directly or “daisy”-chained with other CORSAIR Hydro X Series product(s) with addressable RGB lighting.

1. Identify the correct RGB connector on the water block (Figure 1).
2. Plug the 3-pin RGB connector from your CORSAIR GPU water block into the CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO / CORE XT port or Lighting Node PRO port (Figure 2).
3. Download and install the CORSAIR iCUE software suite from the following website: www.corsair.com/icue
   

1. Plug the 3-pin RGB connector from your CORSAIR GPU water block into the corresponding 3-pin connector on the iCUE LINK RGB LED Adapter. (Note: This adapter is not compatible with non-CORSAIR GPU water blocks, as they lack the necessary 3-pin RGB connectors.)
2. Insert the iCUE LINK connector from the iCUE LINK GPU RGB Adapter into an available port on your iCUE LINK System Hub (11). Alternatively, you can integrate it into your existing iCUE LINK hardware setup by connecting it anywhere along the channel string, either directly or using a Y cable accessory or the iCUE LINK 4-way Signal Splitter.

Please download the latest version of iCUE from www.corsair.com/downloads.

1. Connect the 3-pin RGB male connector from your CORSAIR GPU water block into the ARGB ADAPTER CABLE (5) female connector (Figure 1).
2. Connect the ARGB ADAPTER CABLE female connector into the Digital RGB header on the motherboard. Make sure the arrow on the ARGB ADAPTER CABLE is plugged into +5V on the motherboard (Figure 2).
   

HYDRO X Series Core products (CPU and GPU blocks, Pumps and Radiators) have a 3-year warranty.

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