MANUAL | QUICK START GUIDE
CORSAIR iCUE LINK QX RGB FANS
HIGH-PERFORMANCE COOLING | FOUR LIGHTING LOOPS | MAGNETIC DOME BEARING
CONTENTS
Expansion Kit
- One (1) fan
- Two (2) preinstalled connectors
- Four (4) mounting screws
120mm Starter Kit
- Three (3) fans
- iCUE LINK System Hub
- One (1) iCUE LINK cable
- One (1) power cable
- One (1) micro USB cable
- Four (4) preinstalled connectors
- Twelve (12) mounting screws
140mm Starter Kit
- Two (2) fans
- iCUE LINK System Hub
- One (1) iCUE LINK cable
- One (1) power cable
- One (1) micro USB cable
- Two (2) preinstalled connectors
- Eight (8) mounting screws
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR QX RGB
- iCUE LINK QX RGB fan
- iCUE LINK System Hub
- Active bridge connector
- Mounting screws
- Passive connector
- iCUE LINK cable
- Micro USB cable
- Power cable
- Active port
- Passive port
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM HUB
I. Active port
K. Power input
L. USB input
M. Tach output
FAN INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU START
STARTER KIT
This section will provide a brief guide how to install your QX RGB Starter Kit.
1. Setting up the QX RGB fan group
After removing the assembled QX RGB fans from the box, remove the active port covers then insert one end of the [F] iCUE LINK cable into an open [I] active port on your QX RGB fan.
2. Install QX RGB into case
Mount the QX RGB fans onto your case with the supplied [D] mounting screws.
3. Connect iCUE LINK System Hub
Connect the [H] power cable into an available 6-pin PCIe cable, [G] micro USB cable and [F] iCUE LINK cable into the System Hub, then connect the [H] power cable and [G] micro USB cable into your power supply and motherboard, respectively.
4. Mount iCUE LINK System Hub on case
The [B] iCUE LINK System Hub can be magnetically mounted on a steel chassis or adhered to a surface with the supplied mounting tapes.
EXPANSION KIT
This section will provide a brief guide how to install your QX RGB Expansion Kit.
1a. Create or add into an existing fan group
Connect the QX RGB Expansion fan into an existing fan group by aligning and inserting the connectors into the open [I] and [J] passive ports.
1b. Or, connect QX RGB to an iCUE LINK System Hub
Insert the [F] iCUE LINK cable (sold separately) into an open [I] active port on your QX RGB fan.
2. Connect fan to iCUE LINK System Hub
Connect the [F] iCUE LINK cable into an available [I] active port on the [B] iCUE LINK System Hub (sold separately).
iCUE SETUP
- Install iCUE
2. Quick lighting setup
Select the predefined Murals effects from the iCUE home screen to quickly change the lighting effects.
3. Configure iCUE fan setup
The Setup page will display all QX RGB fans connected to the System Hub and allow you to re-order them to better match the physical placement inside your system.
3.1: Mouseover the LINK System Hub tile and select Lighting Setup
3.2: Select the QX RGB under Lighting Setup to re-arrange your fans
4. Configure iCUE fan lighting
Choose your desired lighting animation from several pre-defined lighting effects.
Select your desired fan curve presets between Quiet, Balanced, Extreme or create your own curve.
4.1: Select QX RGB from the navigation bar.
4.2: Click “Lighting Effects” to access the lighting effects page and select the desired lighting effect.
4.3: Click the “+” icon under “Lighting Layers” to add additional lighting effects.
5. Configure iCUE - Fan Performance
Select your desired fan curve presets between Quiet, Balanced, Extreme, or create your own curve.
5.1: Select the QX RGB from the navigation bar.
5.2: Click “Cooling” to access the fan performance page.
5.3: Select the desired fan curve preset for each fan.
5.4: Click the “+” icon under “Cooling Presets” to create a custom fan curve.
5. Additional Setup
Visit our CORSAIR LAB for additional iCUE setup, configuration and tips.
FAQ
Why can’t I change my lighting effect?
Murals may be preventing you from selecting a lighting effect. Please disable Murals by clicking on the Murals Indicator located on the Home screen or from the QX RGB page.
Why is Time Warp strobing effect not displayed on my QX RGB fan?
Please check if the fan speed is beyond 2000RPM. The Time Warp strobing effect will be disabled if the QX RGB fan speed goes beyond 2000RPM.
Does QX RGB support hot-plugging?
The iCUE LINK System Hub and QX RGB fans do not support hot-plugging. Please turn off or shut down your PC before connecting new QX RGB fans.
How many fans can be chained through one channel?
Up to seven (7) QX RGB fans can be chained and connected simultaneously through one (1) channel on the System Hub.
Why are my QX RGB fans blinking red when I turn my system on?
The System Hub may have detected more than seven (7) QX RGB fans or iCUE LINK devices plugged into a channel. Turn off your system and ensure that only up to seven (7) QX RGB fans or iCUE LINK devices are plugged into a channel.
Can I remove the pre-installed connectors on my QX RGB fan?
Yes, the pre-installed connectors on the QX RGB fans can be removed. Make sure to store them for future use.
WARRANTY
iCUE LINK QX RGB Series fans have a 5-year warranty.
LEGAL
© 2023 CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. All rights reserved. CORSAIR and the sails logo are registered trademarks of CORSAIR in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product may vary slightly from those pictured.
POWER RATING
System Hub Output rating: 12Vdc 7A (per port)
QX RGB Input rating: 12Vdc 1.02A
QX RGB Output rating: 12Vdc 0.2A (no load)