Check if your enhanced system works with the latest updates.
Check if your enhanced system works with the latest updates.
Hi everyone,
I’ve just updated my PC and need to verify that all components work together smoothly before I complete the installation. Here’s what I have:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX B850-E Gaming WiFi (ATX, AM5, DDR5)
GPU: PNY RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB 32GB (2×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL28 EXPO
Cooling: Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO (top-mounted)
Storage: Samsung 990 PRO 1TB NVMe + 7.3TB HDD
PSU: ASUS Prime 850W Gold (ATX 3.0, native 16-pin)
Case: Corsair iCUE LINK 3500X RGB (includes 3 side intake fans)
Display: 27″, 2560×1440, 240Hz, G-SYNC
I have a few questions:
- Are there any compatibility concerns with this configuration?
- Will the 360mm AIO fit properly in the 3500X case (top mount, considering RAM space)?
- Is the airflow adequate with three side intakes plus three radiator fans as the top exhaust, or would adding a rear exhaust fan be necessary?
Thank you in advance for your advice!
It seems you're ready to proceed.
The suggested build uses the link provided.
Mounting should work fine, though side-mounted slots parallel to the motherboard tray are available.
You might consider a rear fan once the build is complete and space allows.
An alternative would be a B850 chipsetted Tomahawk board instead of an Asus model—more affordable and durable.
After the pandemic, I no longer consider Asus products.
Thanks for the feedback! I’m glad you found the build review helpful. I’ll remember to consider the radiator fit and airflow suggestions. Your thoughts on the rear fan, case airflow, and motherboard selection are all clear—I appreciate your input!
I observed that my build includes two iCUE LINK hubs:
- One with the Corsair iCUE LINK 3500X RGB case (for the three pre-installed side fans).
- One with the Corsair iCUE LINK Titan 360 RX RGB AIO (for the pump and three radiator fans).
Do I have to install both hubs, or can I connect the AIO pump, radiator fans, and case fans using just one hub?
Pricing varies a lot in my area, and some items are hard to find, so I had to adjust my choices. For the HDD, it's mostly used for work storage—my gaming is on an SSD.
Both hubs are intended for the link system, but you only need to use one of them. Each hub can support up to 14 LINK devices such as fans, an AIO pump, and a screen. Each hub needs a 6-pin PCIe connector. I use two hubs in my setup mainly because I have 13 LINK fans, the AIO pump, and the screen, which exceeds the device limit. The hubs simply connect together and will display their status separately on the interface. I’m using the same cooler you chose, and it has performed well. I noticed a temperature difference of about 5 to 10 degrees between the top mount and side mount. The side mount appears to provide better cooling in an O11D Evo case, though both temperatures stayed within acceptable ranges.
Just to confirm: if you have the specified AIO and the case’s pre-installed front fans, the optimal configuration would be to link the AIO pump to the hub, attach the radiator fans to the hub as well, and then connect the remaining side fans to the end of the radiator that has no connection.
Basically, you have flexibility in the order you connect everything. You just need to link to the hub once, and you can begin with the fans or the AIO as long as the cables end at the hub.
The fans include connectors on both ends for easier routing.
The cable connectors are available in two styles—straight and 90 degrees—to suit tighter spaces.
I prefer having less clutter, even though the fans are costly, which is the main drawback.
I’m not sure if my profile picture shows the cable connections since I had to organize everything carefully because of the many fans. With fewer nodes, it should be easier.