About NZXT Control Hub Digital RGB Controller
| Category | Specification / Detail |
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| Product Name / Model | NZXT Control Hub — Digital RGB Lighting & Fan Speed Controller |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 100 mm (depth) × 70 mm (width) × 15.9 mm (height) |
| Weight | 150 g |
| Power / Input | 8-pin PCIe power connector; Internal USB 2.0 header to motherboard for control |
| Fan Output Channels | – 3 × NZXT 8-pin (PWM only) – 1 × NZXT 8-pin (DC + PWM) – 1 × standard 4-pin PWM (DC + PWM) |
| RGB Output Channels | – 4 × NZXT 8-pin RGB outputs – 1 × NZXT standard 4-pin RGB output |
| LED / Device Support | Each 8-pin RGB channel supports up to 96 LEDs; the 4-pin RGB channel supports up to 40 LEDs and up to 5 NZXT devices total. |
| Mounting Options | Magnetic housing; 3M Dual Lock reclosable fasteners; or 2.5″ SSD mounting screws. |
| Included in Box | Control Hub unit, 8-pin splitter, RGB splitter (1-to-3), 4-pin PWM fan splitter (1-to-3), 3M Dual Lock fasteners. |
| Compatibility / System Requirements | Requires internal USB 2.0 header; works with Windows 10/11; controlled via NZXT CAM software. |
| Control Features | Fan speed control (including optional Zero RPM mode), full RGB control, custom fan curves and lighting profiles through NZXT CAM. |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer warranty. |
| Material / Build | Plastic housing (matte black) with magnetic or adhesive mounting options. |
Physically compact yet robust, the Control Hub measures just 100 mm deep, 70 mm wide, and 15.9 mm high, and weighs about 150 g. Its matte-black housing carries a clean, minimal profile that blends seamlessly into most PC builds. Mounting the hub is flexible: users can leverage magnetic housing, use the included 3M™ Dual Lock™ adhesive fasteners, or secure it via 2.5″ SSD mounting screws. This flexibility ensures easy integration in most mid-tower or full-tower cases without cluttering up space.
Under the hood, the hub draws power through an 8-pin PCIe connector, which ensures stable power delivery to fans and RGB outputs. It connects to your motherboard via an internal USB 2.0 header — the link through which it communicates with the proprietary NZXT CAM software. Through CAM, you gain full control over all connected devices: you can adjust fan speeds, program custom fan curves, set lighting effects, and even define Zero RPM modes for silent operation when your system is idle or under low load.
On the output side, the Control Hub offers multiple channels for fans and RGB devices:
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Fan outputs — it supports a total of up to five fans: three via NZXT 8-pin PWM-only ports, one via an 8-pin DC+PWM port, and one via a standard 4-pin PWM port. This makes it suitable for multi-fan configurations and lets you manage power and speed effectively.
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RGB outputs — there are four NZXT 8-pin RGB headers plus a standard 4-pin RGB header, giving you the flexibility to light up multiple devices. The 8-pin outputs support up to 96 LEDs each, while the 4-pin output supports up to 40 LEDs and up to 5 compatible NZXT devices in total. This kind of LED capacity is ample for a demanding RGB build with multiple fans, LED strips, or custom lighting elements.
Included in the package are helpful accessories: a fan splitter cable, RGB splitter (1-to-3), a PWM fan splitter (1-to-3), and the 8-pin PSU splitter cable — meaning you don’t need to source extra cables separately. This makes installation pretty straightforward, even for users new to PC building.
One of the biggest advantages of the Control Hub is how it simplifies otherwise messy wiring and fragmented control. Instead of hooking every fan to individual motherboard headers or juggling multiple RGB controllers, you centralize everything — lights and fans both — under a single controller and run them through a unified software interface. This is especially useful if you’re building a PC with many fans and RGB components (LED strips, RGB fans, radiator fans, RGB AIO pump, etc.) and you want them all synchronized.
Moreover, the hub supports important safety and compliance standards: it adheres to regulations related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS), reflecting responsible manufacturing practices.
However, because the hub uses proprietary NZXT connectors, mixing fans/RGB products from different brands in the same channel is discouraged: the official documentation states that you should not mix different types of lighting accessories (e.g. LED strips, different fan series) within the same channel, to ensure stable operation and avoid compatibility issues.
In summary, the NZXT Control Hub offers an elegant, all-in-one solution for managing fan cooling and RGB lighting in a PC build. Its multiple outputs, flexible mounting, integrated software control, and LED capacity make it ideal for custom builds, gaming rigs, or enthusiast-level PCs where aesthetics and performance matter side by side. For anyone looking to simplify cable management, synchronize lighting, and get precise fan control — especially when using several NZXT fans or RGB elements — this controller is a very practical and well-designed choice.
