Can NZXT AER RGB fans be controlled by ASUS AURA Sync capable motherboards?

[Flemming Lund Soerensen]

1) Can NZXT AER RGB fans and the RGB lighting itself also be controlled by the ASUS AURA Sync function/software, which is available with some new ASUS motherboards - instead of NZXT´s HUE controller and the normal CAM software? 2) I still look forward to use the otherwise proper CAM software from NZXT, but I still prefer to only use one control system and sync all my RGB lighting at the same time. 2) I also wonder, whether the RGB lighting (rings and NZXT logo) on the pump and CPU cooler of the new NZXT Kraken X62 liquid water cooler can be controlled by the "ASUS AURA Sync" function of the newest ASUS motherboards with the i.e. Z270 chipset? 3) NZXT has made their new NZXT 450 ROG case with already built in RGB lighting systems and ASUS offers the proper RGB lighting connections on their new Z270 motherboards to connect to these RGB leds/threads built in the NZXT ROG 450 case? ASUS/NZXT claims the NZXT 450 ROG case is "AURA Sync Ready". Then my question could be, if the RGB lighing on new ASUS motherboards with "AURA" functions also can be controlled with the CAM software from NZXT? 4) I know the CAM software from NZXT can be used without the HUE controller module to monitor and control different system parameters like fan RPM speeds and RGB lighting etc. I just wonder, which controlling software in general will be the best to control all RGB lighting systems in my upcoming system consisting of: NZXT 450 ROG CASE with RGB leds/threads controlled by CAM (NZXT) or AURA Sync (ASUS)? NZXT KRAKEN X62 Liquid cooler with RGB lighting controlled by either CAM or ASUS AURA? ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA Motherboard - Intel Z270 Chipset - Intel LGA1151 socket with RGB leads controlled by ASUS AURA Sync software. - Therefore, I´ll hope, that ASUS AURA Sync can control and sync all my RGB lighting on the ASUS motherboard, ASUS GPU (?) together with the KRAKEN X62 pump and the 450 ROG case as well? I would also like to exchange the 14" exhaust fan from this 450 ROG case with one of NZXT AER RGB fans. The 3X12" front fans I´ll first move to the top and maybe later replace with 12" AER RGB fans, if these AER RGB fans can be controlled (and seen?) with AURA as well? Of course, I can have both the CAM and AURA software running at the same time controlling different RGB lighting parts, but I´m not sure it will look nice together (?), it it´s not controlled or sync´ed from the same software? If someone can give me some hints or advice to these questions, it will be appreciated.

 

[KahouAoki]

Since these two platforms are by two different companies, I wouldn't expect them to. As far as I know, no one has tested this.

 

[paulothegame1]

The nzxt aer rgb fans is working with aura sync...but with only 2 fans my other fan rgb lights is not working.....

 

[RossMarlow]

1) Can NZXT AER RGB fans and the RGB lighting itself also be controlled by the ASUS AURA Sync function/software, which is available with some new ASUS motherboards - instead of NZXT´s HUE controller and the normal CAM software? 2) I still look forward to use the otherwise proper CAM software from NZXT, but I still prefer to only use one control system and sync all my RGB lighting at the same time. 2) I also wonder, whether the RGB lighting (rings and NZXT logo) on the pump and CPU cooler of the new NZXT Kraken X62 liquid water cooler can be controlled by the "ASUS AURA Sync" function of the newest ASUS motherboards with the i.e. Z270 chipset? 3) NZXT has made their new NZXT 450 ROG case with already built in RGB lighting systems and ASUS offers the proper RGB lighting connections on their new Z270 motherboards to connect to these RGB leds/threads built in the NZXT ROG 450 case? ASUS/NZXT claims the NZXT 450 ROG case is "AURA Sync Ready". Then my question could be, if the RGB lighing on new ASUS motherboards with "AURA" functions also can be controlled with the CAM software from NZXT? 4) I know the CAM software from NZXT can be used without the HUE controller module to monitor and control different system parameters like fan RPM speeds and RGB lighting etc. I just wonder, which controlling software in general will be the best to control all RGB lighting systems in my upcoming system consisting of: NZXT 450 ROG CASE with RGB leds/threads controlled by CAM (NZXT) or AURA Sync (ASUS)? NZXT KRAKEN X62 Liquid cooler with RGB lighting controlled by either CAM or ASUS AURA? ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA Motherboard - Intel Z270 Chipset - Intel LGA1151 socket with RGB leads controlled by ASUS AURA Sync software. - Therefore, I´ll hope, that ASUS AURA Sync can control and sync all my RGB lighting on the ASUS motherboard, ASUS GPU (?) together with the KRAKEN X62 pump and the 450 ROG case as well? I would also like to exchange the 14" exhaust fan from this 450 ROG case with one of NZXT AER RGB fans. The 3X12" front fans I´ll first move to the top and maybe later replace with 12" AER RGB fans, if these AER RGB fans can be controlled (and seen?) with AURA as well? Of course, I can have both the CAM and AURA software running at the same time controlling different RGB lighting parts, but I´m not sure it will look nice together (?), it it´s not controlled or sync´ed from the same software? If someone can give me some hints or advice to these questions, it will be appreciated.

Hi Mate,

Just seen this when I was checking my solution to another post for replies...
ASUS Aura uses +,R-,G-,B- connections as such whereas a lot of new RGB fans, such as the NZXT AER RGB, use + .Data1. Data2. -

Therefore they cannot be used in conjunction with aura sync.

If you check the following thread you can see how I adapted a HD120 corsair fan to work with aura sync and it's a fairly simple process if you have access to a soldering iron and know how to use one.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3367343/rgb-fans-compatible-asus-aura.html#19723153

 

[paulothegame1]

Yeah,, dont try to use the +R -G -B in mobo of asus to connect to your NZXT peripherals my got busted and the aer 120 is not working.