Can the fans in an all-in-one liquid cooling loop be controlled with an external fan controller?

[PhrostyFeonix]

So, I'm new to the world of building computer systems. I've come across a snazzy looking external fan controller that I'd like to use for my build. I'd like to know if it's possible for the fans in an all-in-one liquid cooling loop to be controlled by such a device?

I have other fans I'll be using on it too, so for that matter, is it worth me even getting the external fan controller if software exists that manages the fan speeds according to heat output?

I should also add that the fans I want to get are all Thermaltake and have RGB. Just incase that might change anything

Please help educate me over this matter

 

[Aeacus]

I don't know any AIO water cooler that has hardwired fans. This means that you can connect your rad fans to where-ever you like. By default, rad fans are supposed to be connected to the water pump and controlled via software. But you can also connect your rad fans to a fan controller and control them manually if you like.

For example, Corsair AIO water coolers have Corsair Link program to monitor and control your AIO water cooler pump and rad fans. NZXT AIO water coolers have NZXT CAM 3.0 program. And so on.

 

[PhrostyFeonix]

So the fans normally are controlled through the same system as the pump. Wiring the fans to be controlled by something else shouldn't mess with the pump in any way, is that right?

 

[Aeacus]

Yes, that is right.

Pump control wire is usually connected to the CPU_FAN connector on MoBo while rad fans are connected to the pump itself, powered by SATA and controlled by USB 2.0 cable going from pump to MoBo USB 2.0 connector.

 

[PhrostyFeonix]

Thanks! I appreciate your help