/r/buildapc is a community-driven subreddit dedicated to custom PC assembly. I have the smart hub SATA plugged in and I have the usb 2.0 plugged in, but in BIOS it doesn’t detect any case fans. Next, turn your system on and the remaining fans should start spinning. The lackluster thermal performance of the NZXT H500i is a direct result of the rather odd default fan placement. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. NZXT released two new cases, the H500 and the H500i. Since I didn’t plug in any of the default fans anywhere (they are god like-cable managed throughout the case to the front of the case) is there a plug in I am missing? Posted by 2 years ago. The issue is none of the fans are working unless they are plugged into either of my Krakens and the light strips are not working at all. it worked for 2 days, then stopped turning on any of the fans plugged into it. Troubleshooting. Compact Mid-Tower Case with Tempered Glass $ 69.99. 1. NZXT.com Store Returns, Exchange, Parts Policy: Eligible products qualify for a full refund or exchange only with an authorized RMA number and the item is returned to the NZXT.com Store inventory within 30 days of purchase. Case fans not working on h500i. Someone said something about a molex connector needed for the fan controller. We will ditch them if we have to go barebones (later in the process). ... Mini-ITX Case with Lighting and Fan control $ 109.99. Anyone is welcome to seek the input of our helpful community as they piece together their desktop. Planning on building a computer but need some advice? Uncategorized; nzxt h500 fans not working Written by on February 9, 2021 NZXT’s H510i is a refresh of its H500i that I reviewed last year. Cookies help us deliver our Services. To do this, exit out of CAM and unplug all the strips from the HUE+. The NZXT Aer Series fans feature a new chamfered design with greater intake size for more cooling. ... Related articles. Online. Archived. ... Continue browsing in r/NZXT. If you have them connected to the motherboard then the BIOS should see and control them (but CAM won’t). ... Continue browsing in r/NZXT. Archived. they have a non "I" mod 500, not the 500I. As mentioned above, the lighting of these fans is powered by HUE+ but you will need to power the fan speeds via a fan controller like our GRID+, the fan hub on your case, or the fan headers on your motherboard. The latest addition to the H-Series, the H500 and H500i compact mid-tower ATX cases are both stunning and an excellent value. 523. This is the place to ask! 79.7k. Close. For reference, our H-series cases include our Aer F fans. Close. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. A removable radiator mounting bracket, flush tempered glass window, and multiple fan filters are just some of the amenities. I believe so. WE GAMERS. If you plug them into the Smart Controller then you would control them through the CAM software. Edit: right now the PC is in bios but fans not working, my radiator fans and GPU fans are working tho. Members. r/NZXT. H710. You can contact the Customer Support Team for a replacement controller. I did get the radiator fans to work by connecting directly to the Mobo, but the case fans still do not work. Very short video because when I got this case and was unsure of how to connect the case fans and lights I could not find one. Emergency Build Help; NZXT H500i case fans are not working. H210. Mid-Tower Case with Tempered Glass $ 139.99. Cooling performance is entirely a function of case fans and component fans. NZXT gaming PC building solutions include computer cases, water cooling fans, PC lighting kits and much more. H700i Case features not working at all. 83.0k. They will not work with the stock case fans in the H-series cases. An easy way to check is to open your case and look at the fans, with the PC on. Got my build working, forgot power plug for Kraken x62 but all seems to be good, at insert boot media screen and BIOS is all good—-the only thing is that my two default case fans (H500i) will not work. Online. You can effortlessly control RGB lighting and fans, while Adaptive Noise Reduction optimizes your build’s acoustics delivering ideal fan settings through machine learning. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. If you’re looking for a fan with less drag, quieter operation, and possibly fancy lighting, look no further. the whole hitch in this is their VERY poor fan controller. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for NZXT H500i - Compact ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case - RGB Lighting and Fan Control - CAM-Powered Smart Device - Enhanced Cable Management System – Water-Cooling Ready - Black/Red - 2018 Model at Amazon.com. You can effortlessly control RGB lighting and fans, while Adaptive Noise Reduction optimizes your build’s acoustics delivering ideal fan settings through machine learning. Top posts november 28th 2018 Top posts of november, 2018 Top posts 2018. The major upgrades include an improved Smart Device to control the fans and RGB lighting as well as a USB-C port on the front. Mini-ITX Case with Tempered Glass Posted by 2 years ago. the case itself is good, maybe not $80 good, its a step down from their 340 case which i also own. As such, each fan channel of the Smart Device can control up to four 120mm fans, or two 140mm fans. People who remember the H700i will know the (i) included the smart hub and RGB controller. Sold at e-Globe Solutions (PVT) Ltd in Sri Lanka. Next, turn your system on and the remaining fans … wait so if they’re plugged into the smart connector then they won’t show in the BIOS but they will still work? Then plug one strip into the HUE+, and start CAM. The latest addition to the H-Series, the H500 and H500i compact mid-tower ATX cases are both stunning and an excellent value. Got my build working, forgot power plug for Kraken x62 but all seems to be good, at insert boot media screen and BIOS is all good—-the only thing is that my two default case fans (H500i) will not work. The CPU cooler’s fans are connected to CPU_FAN headers on the motherboard, the power supply’s fan is wired internally and requires no […] To do so, first power down your system fully and turn off your power supply. I didn’t take a good look to see what there was but I believe the RGB is built in also. The primary component fans dwell on the CPU cooler (either a tower fan or radiator fans), the power supply, and the video card. Two of NZXT's Aer F120 fans (which are, as the model name implies, 120mm fans) sit at the top and back of the case. Created Aug 30, 2011. lucky i noticed this quickly b4 any heat damage was done to any of my components. Wait 10 seconds and disconnect the fan (s). If this is the case, you need to disconnect that fan from the Smart Device. Press J to jump to the feed. My case fans don’t work in the NZXT H500i, I’m guessing it’s because of these, but I don’t know what to do with them. WE GAMERS. With the CPU cooler block connected directly to the Mobo, that seems to work, but none of the case fans nor the radiator fans work. The H500i compact mid-tower case features a unique CAM-powered Smart Device that digitally drives RGB lighting and fan performance. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. This piece of hardware is available in two sizes and can be installed on any standard 120mm or 140mm fan mount. Buy NZXT H500i - Compact ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case - RGB Lighting and Fan Control - CAM-Powered Smart Device - Enhanced Cable Management System ... i would not use their fan controller again even if they replaced it with a working 1. so i original review stands. Cookies help us deliver our Services. The H500i compact mid-tower case features a unique CAM-powered Smart Device that digitally drives RGB lighting and fan performance. Case fans not working on h500i. If this is the case, you need to disconnect one or more fans from that channel of the Smart Device. u/SmartboardOW. What are your fans plugged into? The 120mm version of this fan uses 2.16W per fan, and the 140mm version uses 3.84W per fan. 7. r/NZXT. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 465. Members. PWR_SW connector for the case to the motherboard (this is what makes the power button work). 2. #NZXT #GamingCasing #H500i The First Tech Tuesday Video featuring the NZXT H500 and H500i. H510. Try each strip individually and see if any of them are defective. get that instead. Created Aug 30, 2011. To do so, first power down your system fully and turn off your power supply. Nothing will overheat in the few minutes it takes to check. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Wait 10 seconds and disconnect the fan. Can the Smart Device in my H500i support AER RGB fans? Available in three different varieties, the Aer fan you choose to install on your PC will depend on what you need it for. Perfect when you want a small-footprint ATX case without sacrificing features. The smart hub is plugged into to SATA for power and has the led indicator on, but still nothing. #QUESTIONS. 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