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SpyderTracks

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drphill said:
Hi again.
Just doing my homework - looks as if Linux support is there. Do you have a link to information about tweaking fans? Is it hard? From your comment it seems that they are initially set on full (and a little noisy) but that I can dial this back a bit. Starting on full seems the safest idea.

I'll probably go for the correct memory straight off (even if I have to mortgage my granny ;-). Everything else looks good to me.
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There's this which is fairly new but gaining a lot of traction

github.com

GitHub - jurkovic-nikola/OpenLinkHub: Open source interface for iCUE LINK Hub and other Corsair AIOs, Hubs for Linux

Open source interface for iCUE LINK Hub and other Corsair AIOs, Hubs for Linux - jurkovic-nikola/OpenLinkHub
github.com github.com

In depth details of device support added is here: https://forum.corsair.com/forums/topic/189584-icue-link-system-hub-on-linux/

Another option is to dual boot or do a windows VM, install iCue and set your devices, then save the settings locally to the device itself so it runs that way in Linux. That's the approach I've taken.
 
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drphill

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Awwww spit! They have run out of those cases in black. White only - which feels like an odd choice to me. Serves me right for prevaricating. Would you recommend that case over every other, or is there something else in the price range that might be worth getting instead. I have already exceeded my budget by getting the RAM so I guess another few quid is not going to break me.... or suck it up and get white?
 
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drphill

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SpyderTracks said:
There's this which is fairly new but gaining a lot of traction

github.com

GitHub - jurkovic-nikola/OpenLinkHub: Open source interface for iCUE LINK Hub and other Corsair AIOs, Hubs for Linux

Open source interface for iCUE LINK Hub and other Corsair AIOs, Hubs for Linux - jurkovic-nikola/OpenLinkHub
github.com github.com

In depth details of device support added is here: https://forum.corsair.com/forums/topic/189584-icue-link-system-hub-on-linux/

Another option is to dual boot or do a windows VM, install iCue and set your devices, then save the settings locally to the device itself so it runs that way in Linux. That's the approach I've taken.
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But paying for Windows :-(
Mind you, running in a VM is a good idea if software will have access to the layers it needs - one of my use cases is a VM for windows for MS related work stuff.
 
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TonyCarter

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The selection is quite limited at the moment, as I think the Corsair 4000/5000 series cases are going through a refresh...and the 2500/3500/6500 were only release last year.

You could go for a 6500X, but you'd need a 3 x RX120 iCUE LINK (black) fan kit to put in the bottom/side of the case as it only comes with a single exhaust fan.

Alternatively - and this is what I did to get my 6500X case 6 months before it was available on here - you can order a black 3500X from another retailer and get it delivered to PCS, as part of the 'send in your own case' option...

If you do send your own in, then ensure you know whether it comes with 0 fans, 3 RS fans or 3 RX iCUE LINK fans. The version with the RS fans is cheaper and is what PCSpecialist supplies, so you could pay the extra for the RX version and have the correct matching fans yo your Corsair cooler.

For example:

3500X RGB with 3 x RS120 fans (about £100-£120)
www.scan.co.uk

Corsair 3500X ARGB Black Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX Case inc 3x RGB Fans

Buy from Scan - Corsair 3500X ARGB, Black, Mid-Tower, TG Window, Reverse Connection, 3x120mm RGB Fans, USB 3.2 Type-C
www.scan.co.uk www.scan.co.uk

3500X iCUE LINK with 3xRX120 fans (About £150-£170)
www.scan.co.uk

CORSAIR iCUE LINK 3500X RGB Tempered Glass Mid-Tower PC Case Black

Buy from Scan - Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK RGB, Black, Mid-Tower, TG Window, Reverse Connection, 3x120mm Fans + Hub, USB 3.2 Type-C
www.scan.co.uk www.scan.co.uk

PCS prices tend to be cheaper though (larger order, bigger discount, no middleman profit), so there is a small downside.
 
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drphill

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TonyCarter said:
The selection is quite limited at the moment, as I think the Corsair 4000/5000 series cases are going through a refresh...and the 2500/3500/6500 were only release last year.

You could go for a 6500X, but you'd need a 3 x RX120 iCUE LINK (black) fan kit to put in the bottom/side of the case as it only comes with a single exhaust fan.

Alternatively, you can order a black 3500X from another retailer and get it delivered to PCS, as part of the 'send in your own case' option...

If you do send your own in, then ensure you know whether it comes with 0 fans, 3 RS fans or 3 RX iCUE LINK fans. The version with the RS fans is cheaper and is what PCSpecialist supplies, so you could pay the extra for the RX version and have the correct matching fans yo your Corsair cooler.

For example:

3500X RGB with 3 x RS120 fans (about £100-£120)
www.scan.co.uk

Corsair 3500X ARGB Black Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX Case inc 3x RGB Fans

Buy from Scan - Corsair 3500X ARGB, Black, Mid-Tower, TG Window, Reverse Connection, 3x120mm RGB Fans, USB 3.2 Type-C
www.scan.co.uk www.scan.co.uk

3500X iCUE LINK with 3xRX120 fans (About £150-£170)
www.scan.co.uk

CORSAIR iCUE LINK 3500X RGB Tempered Glass Mid-Tower PC Case Black

Buy from Scan - Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK RGB, Black, Mid-Tower, TG Window, Reverse Connection, 3x120mm Fans + Hub, USB 3.2 Type-C
www.scan.co.uk www.scan.co.uk

PCS prices tend to be cheaper though (larger order, bigger discount, no middleman profit), so there is a small downside.
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Thanks. Maybe I will have to go white. No practical difference......... just feels 'wrong' ;-)
 
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TonyCarter

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drphill said:
Thanks. Maybe I will have to go white. No practical difference......... just feels 'wrong' ;-)
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Well, white case with black internals can look good...but I find white finishes all tend to age differently (whether it's painted, anodised, or just different white plastics) and you end up with a multi-white coloured case.

But if you do, then you'll get white fans as that's what's included, so it won't look as bad as fitting black components into a white case. You can also completely rebuild it with white RAM, cooler, motherboard if you want to go that far...but component choice is more limited.

If you want me to, I can try and duplicate the build on the white configurator to see if it makes much difference?
Forget that, just seen there's no equivalent white motherboard or RAM.
 
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drphill

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That would be very interesting, thanks. But I feel that I am prevailing too much on you time and expertise. I would have been well lost if I had tried this without guidance.

- Phill
 
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TonyCarter

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This is the closest I could get (differences in red)...

Case
CORSAIR 3500X ARGB TEMPERED GLASS MID-TOWER (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16 Core CPU (4.5GHz-5.7GHz/80MB CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7) - newer spec motherboard as there are no B650 in white (very similar specs to the original, but with added USB4)
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 (2 x 32GB) KIT - WHITE - nothing faster in white
Graphics Card
NONE, I ALREADY HAVE A GRAPHICS CARD
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB SOLIDIGM P44 PRO GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 7000MB/sR, 4700MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W RMe SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET - 650w doesn't seem to be available, but this is a better, later ATX3.1 spec PSU
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR ICUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB HIGH PERFORMANCE CPU COOLER - WHITE
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
NONE OR ONBOARD Wi-Fi (MOTHERBOARD DEPENDENT)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 9 working days
Price: £1,382.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-white/mFkkm39tdS/
 
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drphill

Member
TonyCarter said:
This is the closest I could get (differences in red)...

Case
CORSAIR 3500X ARGB TEMPERED GLASS MID-TOWER (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16 Core CPU (4.5GHz-5.7GHz/80MB CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7) - newer spec motherboard as there are no B650 in white (very similar specs to the original, but with added USB4)
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 (2 x 32GB) KIT - WHITE - nothing faster in white
Graphics Card
NONE, I ALREADY HAVE A GRAPHICS CARD
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB SOLIDIGM P44 PRO GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 7000MB/sR, 4700MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W RMe SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET - 650w doesn't seem to be available, but this is a better, later ATX3.1 spec PSU
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR ICUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB HIGH PERFORMANCE CPU COOLER - WHITE
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
NONE OR ONBOARD Wi-Fi (MOTHERBOARD DEPENDENT)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 9 working days
Price: £1,382.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-white/mFkkm39tdS/
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Thanks for that. The newer board (need to check linux compatibility) and higher spec power supply are plusses, but the slower RAM is a negative. So many choices and decisions. I am told that some people like this process!

Gratitude continues.....
 
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drphill

Member
@TonyCarter Just an update, I went for the white case, 64G 6000 ram, everything else as you originally suggested. The white motherboard (there used to be one) was 6 layer instead of 8. The PC won't be a prime display item - so colour is not really an issue. I hear what you say about showing dirt and stains more, but I can live with that for now.

Thank you for your help and patience. I owe you a couple of pints.
 
Nursemorph

Nursemorph

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Which motherboard did you order as the configurator is showing the one Tony put in his spec as being in stock
 
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Nursemorph

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drphill said:
The same one (I am pretty sure ;-): GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI 7 (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7)
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Got it...I didn't realise Tony had posted a spec prior...I was just going by the spec he posted further up this page. Just go with the one he posted in the second spec (post #27)
 
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TonyCarter

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Did you swap to all white, or is it a black motherboard you're happy with?

If colour doesn't matter (and layers don't) then any of the Gigabyte B650/B870/B870E (not M versions as they're smaller) and if they're too expensive then the Asus TUF Gaming B650-Plus or X870-Plus will suffice...and the motherboards come in and out of stock all the time, so what I suggest now may not be available in an hour so.
 
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