Question AIO cooler options without USB 2.0 header

[nonag]

Are there 240mm AIO coolers that do not use a USB 2.0 header?

 

[LordVile]

Are there 240mm AIO coolers that do not use a USB 2.0 header?

You can run most of them without they’ll just be set to a default fan and pump curve. You also might want to get one that doesn’t have a display as that can’t be changed or turned off either.

What’s the issue with the USB2 header?

 

[nonag]

You can run most of them without they’ll just be set to a default fan and pump curve. You also might want to get one that doesn’t have a display as that can’t be changed or turned off either.

What’s the issue with the USB2 header?

The motherboard I have (Asrock Z690 PHANTOM GAMING-ITX/TB4) only has a single USB 2.0 header which is already being used.

 

[ilukey77]

Arctic freezer ii only needs cpu header or AIO pump header

 

[Phaaze88]

Are there 240mm AIO coolers that do not use a USB 2.0 header?

I think that's all the coolers that don't require mandatory software to operate them - if you avoid Corsair and NZXT, you should be golden. iCUE and CAM use that USB connection.

 

[nonag]

Arctic freezer ii only needs cpu header or AIO pump header

I did see that Artic freezer ii but that is not compatible with the motherboard. That would have been good and cheap solution.

 

[kira-faye]

The iD Cooling DashFlow and its ilk don't need USB.

 

[SyCoREAPER]

So is it primarily that you don't want USB or don't have the option/available pins?

There are tons of splitters that are cheap to split 1 into multiple.

 

[CountMike]

I did see that Artic freezer ii but that is not compatible with the motherboard. That would have been good and cheap solution.

Why do you think it's not compatible with that MB? It uses 1700 socket.

I did see that Artic freezer ii but that is not compatible with the motherboard. That would have been good and cheap solution.

 

[nonag]

Why do you think it's not compatible with that MB? It uses 1700 socket.

That cooler is not listed on the motherboard’s compatibility list.

 

[nonag]

So is it primarily that you don't want USB or don't have the option/available pins?

There are tons of splitters that are cheap to split 1 into multiple.

Yeah splitting is the option I’m looking at.

 

[SyCoREAPER]

Yeah splitting is the option I’m looking at.

I would just do that. Looking around for one not using USB will be a headache and severely limit your options. Best bet is spend the $10-$20 for a splitter.

 

[kira-faye]

That cooler is not listed on the motherboard’s compatibility list.

I've never even heard of such a thing. Yes, there are odd issues from time to time, but apart from RAM placement and clearance, if a board uses a given socket/hold down system and the cooler you're buying supports that, you're good to go.

 

[Phaaze88]

That cooler is not listed on the motherboard’s compatibility list.

https://pg.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z690%20Phantom%20Gaming-ITXTB4/index.asp#CPUCoolerList

ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 - User Manual

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Well, they can and will only test so many configurations... probably best to contact Arctic support to be sure.

 

[CountMike]

That cooler is not listed on the motherboard’s compatibility list.

Cooler compatibility goes by CPU socket type. If it's compatible with one MB with LGA 1700 .it's compatible with all.