The Corsair iCUE Link LX RGB 140mm isn’t affordable, but it offers high performance and it uses the iCUE Link Smart Component Ecosystem to reduce cables and make the installation process far easier, while at the same providing full speed and lighting control.
The Corsair iCUE Link Smart Component Ecosystem allows you to daisy-chain Corsair’s cooling components, eliminating the need for power and ARGB cables. The signal passes through every cooling component, minimizing cabling requirements. The LX RGB fan series utilizes the iCUE Link technology, so don’t expect them to be affordable. In this review, I will evaluate the LX RGB 140mm fan, which comes in the following packages and prices.
- iCUE LINK LX140 RGB 120mm PWM Single Fan Expansion: $45
- iCUE LINK LX140 RGB 120mm PWM Fans Starter Kit (2x fans): $110
These are high prices, especially for the single fan, which doesn’t include the iCUE LINK System Hub. The latter is only included in the 2x fans kit. Corsair has to find a way to lower the prices of its iCUE Link Smart parts if it wants to attract a larger portion of the market.
Essential iCUE Link Info:
- iCUE Link devices can be networked in series or branched through a Y-splitter cable or splitter hub. Each iCUE Link device can be controlled independently.
- iCUE Link cables are reversible, removing doubt about whether you’ve inserted the iCUE LINK cable into a compatible iCUE Link device.
- iCUE Link is a device-agnostic architecture. You can connect iCUE Link devices in any order.
- iCUE Link does not currently support hot-plugging. Therefore, any changes to the hardware connection must be done with the PC off. Hot-plugging support is planned to be added with future firmware updates.
- Each port on the iCUE Link System hub can support up to seven (7) devices. Exceeding this will put the System Hub in a low-power state until the device quantity connected on one port is reduced to seven or fewer.
- iCUE Link is not backward compatible with legacy iCUE hardware. You will need to control legacy devices with legacy controllers. However, iCUE 5 software unifies both ecosystems into one interface for easy control.
Specifications
- Model Number: iCUE Link LX RGB 140mm
- Cybenetics Phi Fan Performance Standard – Airflow Rating: Silver
- Cybenetics Phi Fan Performance Standard – Static Pressure Rating: Diamond
- Fan Speed: 350 – 2000 RPM
- Fan Airflow: 10.74 – 84.7 CFM
- Static Pressure: 0. 11- 4.86 mm-H20
- Fan Noise Level: 10-36 dBA
- Fan Bearing Type: Magnetic Levitation
- Bearing durability: No Info
- Operating Ambient Temperature: no info
- Fan Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
- Fan Input Current: 0.45 A
- Fan Rated Wattage: 5.4W
- Daisy-Chain Capable: Yes
- Cable Length: 600mm
- Fan Connector: Proprierty (iCUE Link)
- Fan Weight: 226 gr
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 140 x 140 x 25mm
- Price (excluding VAT): $44
- Warranty: 5-years
