GEEKCPA wrote:
I'm starting my R6E build in a few days. Here's a list of what I'm planning to use:
Case: Thermaltake View 71TG
MB: Asus Rampage VI Extreme
CPU: Intel i9 7900X
RAM: Corsair Vengence RGB 3600 (8X8) 64 GB (on R6E QVL)
GPU: Asus Strix GTX 1080Ti (2X), Asus HB bridge for SLI
CPU cooling: EK R6E monoblock
GPU cooling: Phanteks Glacier water blocks
CPU radiator: Alphacool 420 X 45 triple 140
Fans: 3 X 140 Corsair LL140 RGB for CPU radiator
GPU radiator: Alphacool 360 X 45 triple 120
Fans: 3 X 120 Corsair LL120 RGB
Reservoir/pump: Enermax Neocharger RGB 300ml
Hard tubing: 16mm/12mm
Fittings: Thermaltake RGB
PSU: EVGA Supernova 1300 G2
I plan to run the Corsair RGB from their controllers and link software, the Thermaltake fittings from their controller, the R6E and the pump/reservoir from the MB Asus aura software. Should I order a large bottle of aspirin, or do you think this will work?
I have several RGB systems "working together" including Aura and Corsair Link (and CAM when I need to change a HUE + setting but not running at all). All I can say is give it a try. The reality of things is we really don't have much choice. At a minimum you will probably need to use a least two different systems to get the full control over the components you have. Corsair and NZXT seem to have the overall most comprehensive RGB systems for Fan's , cooling, etc. but don't control motherboard RGB systems or lights. Board manufacturers have certain memory they support and some that they do not. Everyone is doing there own thing and not communicating it appears or forming partnerships with only certain manufacturers. In the end it's the consumer who lose in this environment.
I started with the HUE systems and like the effects they have. The CAM software I only need to run if I need to make changes to the lights or after a complete power down of the system. Then the pretty fans from Corsair drew my attention so I decided to add these when I rebuilt my x299 system. That required the purchase of a Corsair Commander Pro and the use of LINK to control them.
So currently, I have AURA controlling RGB on my RE6 and Gskill memory, Corsair link controlling the RGB of my HD fans from them and NZXT Hue + controlling the lighting strips. Is it perfect? no. Is it ripe for problems? Probably. Does it work as is for me? Yes. I honestly don't see any issues currently but that could all change with a new version of software or a change in a setting. I was thinking of retiring the HUE + or moving it to a different build and go with Corsair on the lighting strips but their software and illumination choices are limited. I could also use AURA and AURA compatible lighting strips but again the lighting options are limited.
So there ya have it. The state of RGB goodness is messy. I honestly think if there was some cooperation between some of these manufacturers it would really help. Perhaps there is but it is not apparent to those buying the goods.
RVIE X299 System:
Windows 10 Prof 64-bit | Intel Core i9 7900x | ASUS Rampage VI Extreme | Corsair AX 1200i PSU
Corsair 900D | 32 GB 3200 G.SKILL Trident RGB Series | RTX 3090/EVGA GTX 1080 | Acer X34 Predator Monitor
Samsung 840 PRO 256 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | Intel 520 SATA SSD 240GB HD | 2 & 4 TB WD Black Hard Drive
Creative Sound Blaster Z | Logitech THX 5.1 speaker setup