

This design ensures that the fans operating quietly and efficiently. The blades are a low-noise semi-transparent design. They have a self-lubricating hydraulic bearing that helps add to the low-noise performance.Ĭorsair QL series fans can also be used in an AIO water cooling (all-in-one water cooling setup) setup because of their strong static pressure properties. The max noise level is around 26 decibels, but we found that they are in reality operate quieter. In addition, they supply up to 41.8 CFM of fresh air to your gaming components. The fans can push air easily throughout your chassis with speeds up to 1500 RPM. Unsurprisingly, they perform extremely well. One of the best aspects of the Corsair QL series fans is their performance. iCUE can be downloaded here.Īdditionally, the Corsair RGB fans should work with Asus Aura, Gigabyte Fusion, and MSI Mystic Light. This gives you control over the lighting effects on each side and each lighting zone of the fans. The Corsair iCUE software allows you to completely control your QL series fans along with other Corsair RGB fans. Once they are connected to the Node Core, you just have to run the USB and SATA connects from the Node Core to your motherboard and VIOLA, they’re installed.įire up your iCUE software, customize your LED effects and you’re done! iCUE QL RGB Software After mounting, you have to run the fan wires to the included Node Core hub. How do you install the Corsair QL series RGB fans? Well it might be simpler than it seems.įirstly, you need to mount the fans using the including mounting hardware to your PC. The SATA connection powers the fans and the hub. The USB connection allows you to control your fans lighting and speed via your Corsair iCUE software. Both of these connect to your motherboard to a USB 2.0 header and SATA power connector. The fans are controlled through either the iCU lighting Node Core hub, or Corsair Commander Pro. Each individual LED can be controlled and customized.


The RGB lighting is addressable, but is controlled through Corsair’s software and not a 3V 5-pin motherboard header. The center hub and outer ring of the Corsair fans are illuminated on both sides meaning that no matter how they are mounted in your case, you will see the RGB lighting. The four lighting zones are split into front or back and hub or ring. The Corsair QL series fans are equipped with four lighting zones and 34 individually addressable RGB LEDs. You can also use the Corsair Commander Pro, but we’ll go over the differences between the two later. The QL120 Triple kit comes with 3 120mm fans and a compact iCUE lighting Node Core.

Starting off with the Corsair QL series RGB fans. Are the Corsair QL Series fans the best RGB fans for PC building?
