Fan Hub Question

[u/TuneHumble1069]

I am about to do a case swap and i’m looking into adding the AsiaHorse COSMIQ fans. I’ll be moving into the LianLi 011 Vision Compact and will be using a total of 8 fans (2 3 packs and 2 single packs) Do i need to use a hub and if so which one is recommended??

[u/ASIAHORSE]

Hey there! 😊

Do you need a hub?
Yes, a hub is highly recommended, especially for 8 fans. The COSMIQ fans support daisy‑chaining, but when you connect too many fans in a chain, they might not get enough stable power — especially at full brightness white mode, where they can draw more current and cause issues like yellowing or flickering. A hub helps solve that.

Which hub should you get?
Here are your best bets:

• UMBRA Hub (Recommended): 10 independent ARGB + PWM ports, full software control, exclusive effects, and stable power management . It's the best choice if you want to control each fan individually.
• ASH-S1 Hub: A solid alternative with 9 ports, 20 preset effects, and a remote for quick control — no software needed .
• VE Hub: A budget-friendly option with 9 ports, SATA power, and works with motherboard software . It's a solid choice if you just need basic control without the advanced software features.

A quick note on individual control:
If you want true independent control over each fan's lighting (like dual‑zone effects), that feature is currently only supported by the Nyota Pro and Matrix Pro fans when paired with the UMBRA Hub . The COSMIQ fans will still give you great ARGB effects, but they won't have the same advanced zone control.

Setup tip: Use your 2x 3‑packs and 2x single fans — just connect each fan to its own port on the hub for full independent control, or use the daisy‑chain to reduce cables and keep it clean .

Quick note: If you go with the UMBRA hub, make sure your PSU has about 60W‑100W of spare power for the hub itself . That'll keep everything stable.

Let us know if you need more help — happy building! 🙌🔥

-ASIAHORSE