Hello!

I have a very basic understanding of the Aquaero family of products. I am currently using an Aquaero 6 XT with a Swiftech D5 (powered via molex and controlled via mobo) and an AQ-53068 flow sensor. Eight fans are being controlled via the four fan headers on the Aquaero.


Here's the issue:

I will be upgrading to a dual loop soon, and I have a bit of confusion regarding how to set all of this up.


A) I will be using three Splitty9's for control of 1) Six CPU rad fans, 2) Six GPU rad fans, and 3) Seven case fans. I will simply use three of the four fan headers on the Aquaero for these. I am confused regarding setting these Splitty9's up in Aquabus mode vs. using them as a normal PWM hub. Does using AQ mode enable individual control of each fan on the Splitty9? I do not need individual control -- more of a technical inquiry. I control my fans via the temp sensors (ambient delta vs. coolant temp).


B) What will be the best way to hook up the D5's? Should I just continue to run these from my mobo? I don't really change the speed of my pumps once I get them dialed in.


C) How the heck do I hook up two individual flow sensors? Can I simply split the "flow" header on the Aquaero? I cannot remember if these connect via Aquabus -- pretty sure they are only connected via the "flow" header.


D) Finally, I will be using a Farbwerk for lighting control. I see that it also has two "bus" headers -- I assume these are Aquabus headers? If the flow sensors in C (above) do not use Aquabus, do I just connect the Farbwerk via the single Aquabus header on the Aquaero?



For reference, my loop will be Reservoir --> Pump --> Flow Sensor --> Radiator --> Drain --> CPU/GPU --> Reservoir


Thanks in advance -- I know this is a lot

Oh man, having that unused "LOW" header actually have some functionality is freakin awesome! Thank you so much for the detailed reply.

A) I will just end up using the Splittys as PWM hubs since I will be using identical fans for each (no variance with RPM).

B) My pump is PWM, but it doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. I'll just continue to use the mobo for my current and upcoming second pump.

C) Awesome -- thanks for facilitating this, Aquacomputer! EDIT: I am on Firmware 2011 -- am I up-to-date?

D) No worries -- I assume I can just connect this via the Aquabus. I am holding the Farbwerk right now, and it looks fairly straightforward.

Nope, I'm running 2011 and it also says "The firmware of the device is up to date."

Maybe because I have an Aquaero 6 Pro (I mistakenly stated I had an Aquaero 6 XT above)?

I have tried to update the firmware twice through Aquasuite, and it remains on 2011.

OK, that makes sense. I am on Aquasuite 2017-3.2 -- I guess it's time to upgrade!

Thanks, Shoggy!



EDIT: Updated to Aquasuite 2018-6 and firmware 2100... OOOOH IT'S SO PRETTY Thanks for all the help, everyone!