BEFORE YOU START
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.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
OPTIONAL CONTROLLERS AND SOFTWARE (NOT INCLUDED)
REMOVAL OF THE ORIGINAL HEAT-SINK FAN ASSEMBLY
WATER BLOCK INSTALLATION
FITTING AND TUBING INSTALLATION
CONNECTING RGB ILLUMINATION
A) CONNECTING RGB ILLUMINATION USING INTEGRATED CORSAIR RGB CONNECTOR
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.
B) CONNECTING RGB ILLUMINATION USING ICUE LINK ADAPTER
Please download the latest version of iCUE from www.corsair.com/downloads.
C) CONNECTING RGB ILLUMINATION USING ARGB ADAPTER
Is the XG7 RGB Water Block compatible with my graphics card?
The support varies from model to model. Please consult the GPU compatibility checker for an up-to-date list of unsupported models prior to installation.
Can I use the XG7 RGB Water Block as a standalone part?
No, this is a water block for your graphics card which requires a complete custom water-cooling system, including standalone pump and radiator. For more information, please visit www.corsair.com.
Can I use the XG7 RGB Water Block with aluminium water-cooling equipment?
No, you cannot. The cold plate is made from nickel-plated copper and should not be mixed with aluminium in a custom cooling system.
Is the flow orientation important?
No, it is not. The XG7 RGB works great with flow in either direction.
Can I reuse the pre-applied thermal paste on XG7 RGB Water Block for re-installation?
Re-installation of the XG7 RGB water block will require you to clean off the pre-applied thermal paste and apply a new layer of thermal paste. We recommend using CORSAIR XTM70, sold separately. However, the thermal pads should be reused.
Can I connect the RGB header directly to my motherboard?
Yes you can – using the included RGB ADAPTER CABLE. See the section: CONNECTING RGB ILLUMINATION USING ARGB ADAPTER.
How many RGB devices can I daisy-chain to a single channel on a CORSAIR controller?
CORSAIR recommends you connect no more than three (3) Hydro X Series RGB devices of any type connected in a series on a single channel of the iCUE Commander PRO/CORE XT or Lighting NODE PRO. However, you can connect one (1) XC water block, two (2) XG5/XG7 RGB water blocks and one (1) XD5 RGB pump unit for a total of four (4) devices.
Do not mix CORSAIR fans or RGB LED strips and CORSAIR Hydro X Series products on the same channel on the controller. Use a dedicated channel for other components.
WARRANTY
HYDRO X Series Core products (CPU and GPU blocks, Pumps and Radiators) have a 3-year warranty.
LEGAL
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