Corsair LL120 RGB 120mm Dual Light Loop PWM RGB Fans - Triple Fan Kit with Lighting Node PRO - White

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The fans themselves feature two cables with one connecting to the motherboard or fan control unit and the other connecting to the RGB control unit. – Performance Additionally, the LL120 RGB lights form a ring on the outside of the fan while those of the Corsair ML120 RGB Elite focus on the fans.

The other side of the lighting node pro has the USB connector, which connects to your motherboard via the USB cable that comes with the kit. One end of this USB cable is mini-USB while the other end features a nine-pin USB header. Also, there’s a SATA power connector that powers the lighting node pro. – Setting Up the Fan and Connectors Next are the PWM fan connectors, which can be connected depending on your rig. You can connect them to an AIO to use your fans as cooling fans, directly to your motherboard, or connected to a fan hub. Independent RGB LEDs in every fan, split between two separate light loops, allow for nearly endless customization. EXPANSION KIT Also, both fans are aesthetically different. While the LL120s focus on looking pretty and providing cooler RGB lighting with more RGB lights on them, the magnetic levitation 120s are all about providing excellent airflow so they don’t have as many lights as the LL series.These fans run at low noise even at high loads; however, the ML series are louder than the LL120s. The ML 120s can go up to 30 decibels while the LL120s max out at 24.8 decibels. Yes, the ML120s are louder but that’s because they spin faster at higher loads and can reach up to 2000RPM compared to the max 1500 RPM of the LL120s. – Setting Up However, the ML120 looks different with elevated fins that provide targeted and generally better airflow than the LL120s. This feature makes them the ideal fans for both cases and radiators. Thanks to the fact that LL120s support PWM, they are ranged fans as they can be controlled to provide speeds from zero to 100 percent. This means that you can utilize them at zero RPM and make them run at their full capacity of 1500 RPM. Next, take the mini-end of the USB cable and connect it to the lighting node pro connector then plug the nine-pin USB header end into a free USB 2.0 header on your motherboard. Doing so will make it easy for you to utilize the software control. Control, Customize and Sync: The included CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO enables stunning dynamic lighting effects with other CORSAIR LINK supported devices.

Since there are many variations of the ML120s, we’ll be using the ML120 Corsair iCUE RGB Elite fans as our base. The ML120 comes with the same set of accessories that’s on the LL120s, including the fan connectors, lighting connectors, and lighting control hub. How you connect the cable doesn’t matter as both ends of the cable have the same headers, and since you won’t be plugging anything else in the lighting node pro, we recommend that you connect the cable to the first channel. The CORSAIR LL120 RGB LED PWM fan boasts 16 independent RGB LEDs across two separate light loops to create vibrant lighting and visual effects. TWO RGB LIGHT LOOPS Now plug the SATA power connectors into your PSU and turn on your system. Your fans should start working and the RGB should light up immediately. – Setting Up the Software Do not connect more than 10 UNI FANs (device up to 21W) to the controller (UNI HUB) when performing white static color. To connect more devices, please update to L-Connect 2 (reference to update guide) and use 2 or more controllers.Since there’s no one way to install a fan as each system has its own unique airflow setup, we’ll be giving you an overview that’ll help you understand how the setup should be while explaining the accessories attached to the fans. – Fan Connectors Once the fans are connected to the lighting hub, lighting node pro, and your PC, the next step is setting up the software for your fans. You can do that by following the steps listed below: As you can see from our discussion above, while the LL120s offer good airflow, they don’t come close to what you get on the ML120s with targeted airflow, better RPM, high performance, and improved static pressure. If you have an AIO or building a multi-fan setup and are keen on making your rig as aesthetically pleasing as possible, the LL120s are a good set of fans to work with. Take the three-pin cable that connects the lighting control hub and the lighting node pro and connect one end to the lighting control hub and the other to one of the channels in the lighting node pro. Rule 1// The tubes of the radiator must avoid the tenon of the UNI FAN and be at the safe area, which is in grey in the image.

The main difference between LL120 vs ML120 is that the ML120 uses premium magnetic levitation technology to provide users with excellent performance at low noise while the LL120 uses hydraulic bearing technology and has a light loop that’s sure to improve the aesthetics of your rig. What Is LL120 Fan Best For? The setup of the ML120s requires the same process as the LL120s. All you have to do is plug the fans into the RGB lighting control hub, the control hub to the lighting node pro, and connect all power connectors to their motherboard and PSU headers as we’ve explained above. Conclusion Fan blade engineered for low-noise operation without sacrificing performance. COMPLETE COOLING CONTROL Dual RGB Lighting Loop: 16 Independent RGB LEDs in every fan, split between two separate light loops, allow for nearly endless customization

Corsair LL120 PRO RGB 120mm Dual Light Loop Case Fan - Single Pack

Once you’ve done that, take the lighting connector that’s attached to the fan and plug it into any of the ports labeled one to six on the lighting control hub. Take note of the label here as it’ll be vital to the light control. We recommend that you do it in a sequence to make it easy for you to remember.

You’ll get a new option that correlates with the chosen lighting channel so if you installed your fans on lighting channel 1, the new option would be Lighting Channel 1. You can set them up so they don’t spin until they’re needed, which allows you to enjoy an extremely quiet setup if your case isn’t too hot. This zero RPM ability makes them a good choice as cooling fans for AIOs. In terms of airflow, the LL120s do a good job as they’re able to attain 1.61mm static pressure and a fan airflow of 43.25 CFM. What Is Corsair ML120 Best For? You’ll need to take note of how you connect your fans to these connectors as the arrangement would be what will determine how the RGB lights work. – Lighting Node ProThis means that you’d get better cooling and airflow from the ML120 than you would on the LL120s. Also, thanks to the guided fins of the ML120s, you’ll get better-targeted airflow throughout the case though the fins don’t make for excellent aesthetics.