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Both fans in this comparison support the same software solution for light customization. The ICUE program allows you to adjust RGB colors on each LED on the fan. This is a very useful feature that can help you create a nice ambiance inside or outside your computer case. Features Before buying additional fans, you need to open your computer case and determine how many fans you can actually place inside of your case. Most importantly, you need to pay attention to fan dimensions. The Corsair QL and LL come in two dimensions, 120mm and 140mm.

Air flows is measuring the flow of the fan in an unobstructed area. The rule of thumb is use higher air flow for unobstructed areas like exhaust/intakes and use higher static pressure on radiators. The AF (Airflow) and SP (Static Pressure) have two different blade designs that result in different performance. An AF fan or any other with many, thin, steeply raked blades, is the most efficient for moving air. This is what why we use them. The SP fan by comparison has fewer blades (usually 7) with a flatter and fatter blade. This is a less efficient design and at any given RPM, the AF style blade will move more air. However, the SP style blade has the ability to focus the airflow into a tighter stream and is able to push more air when faced with moderate resistance. This can make it the better choice for areas where you need a focused, direct cooling source or when faced with resistance, like a radiator. The Corsair QL is easy to set up since it doesn’t have a lighting node core. The Corsair LL needs to be connected to the node placed inside your computer case. The Corsair ll fans deliver an amazing performance. They support RGB lights which can be adjusted via the ICUE software. Above all, they are rated as quiet fans since the sound levels are around 24 dBA. Conclusion In the second drop-down box, select how many of each device is connected to your Lighting Controller.

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So this is not your average day "what's the difference between these two types of fans?" but rather why an airflow fan would still not work well when in a "push" setup through a radiator. https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Fans/RGB-%26-LED-Fans/iCUE-SP-Series-RGB-PRO-Performance/p/CO-9050094-WW At the bottom of the screen, you will see two items labelled Lighting Channel 1 and Lighting Channel 2. These are the two connectors on your Lighting Node Pro or Commander Pro labelled LED 1 and LED 2 that correspond to these. Select the drop-down box next to the Lighting Channel you have your devices connected to, and switch them to either SP RGB Fans, HD RGB Fans, LL RGB fans, ML RGB fans or Lighting Strips. if youre installing a fan in a very restrictive place, like in front of a bunch of hard drives, then a SP fan will perform better because it will have higher CFM at high mmH2O compared to the AF fan Next, you can press the Lighting Setup option and start adjusting colors. For instance, you can mix two colors and choose a lighting type like solid, gradient, ripple, or wave.

Either let iCUE automatically detect your Corsair fans, or manually select the appropriate product. To assign lighting to your fans/strips, you then must select the Lighting Channel you wish to control on the left. When comparing the Corsair QL and LL official specifications, we see that the QL model delivers more noise. The Corsair QL sound level is 26 dBA. However, the sound level of the LL model is 24.8 dBA.

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RPM range is the most significant factor in dissipating heat. When the heat is higher, the fans start to rotate faster. The real question is, what is the maximum rotation of the Corsair QL and LL fan?

NOTE: If you connect 6 QL fans and 4 RGB LED strips to the Lighting Node Pro, you will only be able to select and customize the fans in iCUE. Fan rotation speed is one of the most significant factors when investing in a new fan. RPM shows the exact speed of your fan. The higher the number, the more air goes through your fan, but more noise is generated. Dust is the main obstacle to dissipating heat from components such as the processor or motherboard. In specific circumstances, these components become too hot, and fans start rotating faster to reduce the high temperature. This leads to higher noise levels. If you are worried about the installation process, you may want to consider purchasing the QL model. It has a compact design, doesn’t require additional devices, and you can install it yourself without professional help.The Corsair QL stands out in this section because of its innovative design and easy installation. The fan looks better from all angles than the LL model. having things away from the fan will make it quieter ied say up to an inch at 100% but depends on fan. its like taking a fan and putting it flat on the table it will make noise and lift it tell the noise reduces RGB lights make your computer look better. But, in addition to RGB lights, there are a few key things to consider before buying a new fan.

I changed out to a different case with better air flow and i am using the same fans now my temps are 82F on the 10TB drives and 75F on the 4TB drives. LL and QL are ARGB, adressable RGB which means you can make animations for each LED and color. So the price is for maybe how many LEDs there are on the fans, and if it's RGB or ARGB, also what type of motor the fan is using and pricing high because why not. To assign lighting to your fans or strips, select the fan series you want to edit on the left menu. CFM or cubic feet meter is a unit for measuring the amount of air pushed by a fan through a specific area. The Corsair QL has a static pressure of 41.8 cubic feet meter, and the LL model has 43.25 cubic feet meter. The lower this number is, the better.These two models are pretty similar when it comes to fan speed. The LL model has a speed range between 600 and 1500 RPM. Although the minimum speed is 600 RPM, the Corsair LL is not loud. This fan speed range provides more space for dynamic speed adjustments. In other words, the fan controls its speed depending on the computer load. Computer components improve every year, which increases energy consumption. Consumers generally face overheating problems, so they need to find a way to cool their computer components. This is why we have decided to compare the Corsair QL vs LL, two very powerful fans with RGB lighting. To sum up, if you choose the Corsair LL, you have an extra device to set up. Therefore, the QL model prevails in this segment.