Corsair COMMANDER DUO Fan and RGB Controller

Corsair COMMANDER DUO Fan and RGB Controller

A compact hub controlling up to 12 daisy-chained PWM fans plus ARGB lighting, with a dock for iCUE LINK systems.

  • Fan hub

PCPR score

7.9

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Best price we’ve seen

$29.99Nov 9

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The short version

The COMMANDER DUO is Corsair's compact fan and lighting controller for hybrid builds, running up to 12 daisy-chained PWM fans on two channels (six ARGB fans per port) and two temperature sensors through iCUE software. It can also dock with an iCUE LINK System Hub to unify PWM, ARGB and iCUE LINK fans. Corsair backs it with a three-year warranty, but lighting is limited to 50 LEDs per channel, and it needs iCUE software for full control.

Pros

  • Up to 12 daisy-chained PWM fans on two channels
  • Two temperature sensors for custom fan curves
  • Docks with an iCUE LINK System Hub for unified control
  • Three-year warranty

Cons

  • Lighting limited to 50 LEDs per channel
  • Full control depends on Corsair's iCUE software

Best for

  • Mixed PWM and ARGB builds
  • Corsair iCUE users adding fan control

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Fan hub

Fit

Works with
Up to 12 daisy-chained PWM fans on two channels; ARGB fans; docks with iCUE LINK System Hub

Compatibility notes

  • Each port handles up to six ARGB fans; iCUE LINK mode needs a docked System Hub.

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Common questions

How many fans can the COMMANDER DUO run?

Corsair lists up to 12 daisy-chained PWM fans across two channels, with six ARGB fans supported per port.

Does it work with iCUE LINK fans?

Yes. Docking an iCUE LINK System Hub lets it run iCUE LINK fans alongside PWM and ARGB fans under iCUE control.

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