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Corsair airflow memory fan installation9/25/2023 ![]() ![]() However, there are two other components needed to utilize it. The AirFlow Pro can be found for just shy of $50 Canadian or US, so should fit within most budgets. It should also look right at home in most enthusiast chassis since many of them ship with the inside painted black. It adds some flair to any rig without being too over-the-top and intrusive, and the easy installation was a welcome change from some of the convoluted mounting instructions I have worked through in the past. After putting in some time, it still isn’t my style but it has grown on me. It’s very flashy and not really my style. I’ll admit that at first, I wasn’t sold on the idea of the AirFlow Pro. To get an idea of just what the light show looks like, here is a small video of the system starting up: I was a little let down to be honest, but after the POST beep, it was like fireworks! LEDs were firing left and right and the temperature indicator showed green, so it was smooth-sailing from there. I’m happy to say that it sure does! As soon as the system was powered on I was left with a ho-hum pre-programmed display followed by a handful of LEDs that stayed solid. Instead of quantifiable data, I am going for a ‘does-it-work?’ approach. The testing of this product will be different than most others we look at. After only 5 minutes, it couldn’t have been any easier if it installed itself, so that just leaves testing. The fan assembly was secured in place, all connections were made on the AirFlow Pro, which was then secured. The monitoring cables were connected to the DIMMs, the DIMMs were installed and the cables routed through an opening in one of the stands of the AirFlow fan assembly. When it came time to transfer everything over to the chassis, I had to bite the bullet and download the installation guide to ensure things were done in the proper order. Finally, the standard thumb screws along with the last two washers were screwed down into the risers to complete the job. The monitoring and power cables were connected and the unit placed on top of the fan assembly with the plastic catches on one end keeping it in place. These were replaced by two washers and the riser thumb screws on which the AirFlow Pro rests. The first step was to remove both thumb screws from one end of the fan assembly. This is not the way to install the components inside of the chassis but this gives a better idea of the end result.īeing the typical guy that I am, downloading the installation guide was not an option, nor was it needed. The initial assembly was done outside of the case in order to show what the AirFlow 2 and AirFlow Pro look like together. Never having used a unit like this, I was curious to see how the installation would go and how well it would work, so let’s jump into that now. There are no instructions included but the installation guide can be downloaded directly from Corsair’s website. Included with the AirFlow Pro are the 6 monitoring cables, a 4-pin to 4-pin Molex connector to power the unit, 2 riser thumb screws, two additional standard thumb screws and 4 washers that go in between both sets. Again there is no mention of what this is used for so one can only guess testing or calibration. There is another header on the other side of the PCB at the opposite end. There is also a white header next to them, but the purpose is not clear. In the covering are transparent holes for the LEDs to shine through.įlipping it over shows the black PCB where the backside of the LEDs are found along with the 4-pin power connector and 6 headers for connecting the monitoring cables to the modules. Most of the unit is made of black plastic with a thin plastic covering running down the center. The AirFlow Pro itself does not seem like much. As you can see, it is a costly piece of kit for those starting from scratch. Second, it also requires the AirFlow 2 (1 will not work) active cooling fan assembly as a mounting point. These modules have connectors on them that allow the AirFlow Pro to gather information. ![]() The only catch is, running it is a three part purchase process.įirst, it requires Dominator or Dominator GT memory modules that support Corsair’s DHX Pro technology. This LED-based display unit will show memory access for up to 6 modules and read memory temperature in real time, reporting it as either green, yellow or red. On the table today is likely one of its lesser-known accessories, the Airflow Pro. The company started turning out some serious high-end enthusiast memory in 2002 and apparently hasn’t looked back by branching out into nearly every other aspect of computer hardware. ![]() You will be hard pressed to find any enthusiast out there who doesn’t at least want to own one of Corsair’s products. What’s the first thing that pops into your head when I say Corsair? How about memory, power supplies, chassis, water coolers, air coolers, audio or solid-state drives? All are correct, so take your pick. ![]()
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