The commander pro is an amazing product! I is an essential to anyone who wants to control their fan speed and colors with iCue. If you don't then all the fans will malfunction. You need to plug the commander pro into your power supply with the computer completely off via SATA, then plug the USB 2.0 into the MB.
Does the Commander Pro power the fans?
The LED cables plug into the Fan Hub, and the Fan Hub plugs into one of the two Commander Pro's LED ports. It's powered by a SATA connection, just like the Commander Pro. The fan control cables are what plug directly into the Commander Pro.
Is the CORSAIR Commander PRO needed?
The SP and HD Fans don't require a Node Pro or Commander Pro for lighting effects since they come with a manual controller for limited lighting effects, but using the Node or Commander will give you more options for lighting effects on those fans. see less You need the Lighting Node Pro to control the LED strips.
What is the CORSAIR Commander PRO used for?
iCUE Commander PRO Smart RGB Lighting and Fan Speed Controller. The CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO turns your PC's case into a smart case, using CORSAIR iCUE software to power stunning RGB lighting customization, precise fan speed control and accurate temperature monitoring, all from a single device.
Do you need CORSAIR Commander PRO for RGB?
Answer: You need the Lighting Node Pro to control the LED strips. The SP and HD Fans don't require a Node Pro or Commander Pro for lighting effects since they come with a manual controller for limited lighting effects, but using the Node or Commander will give you more options for lighting effects on those fans.
What fans are compatible with Corsair Commander?
- RGB Fans* *SP120/SP140 RGB LED fans are not supported.
- RGB LED Lighting PRO Expansion Kit.
- LS100 Expansion Kit.
Can I plug other fans into Commander Pro?
Yes, you can connect non-Corsair fans to the Commander Pro as it is a 6 fan, 4 pin PWM controller; however, RGB control is proprietary and you will not be able to control that. Any 3- or 4-pin standard computer fan will work just fine.Sep 4, 2020
How do you use iCUE commander?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8xB1kOcpp8
How does Corsair Commander work?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjxyYUUP3UQ
Is iCUE commander pro necessary?
The SP and HD Fans don't require a Node Pro or Commander Pro for lighting effects since they come with a manual controller for limited lighting effects, but using the Node or Commander will give you more options for lighting effects on those fans.