Razer Finally Razer's PC parts "Kunai Chroma RGB" = Try two types of fans with full-color LEDs and a controller!

Razer is a great option if you want to synchronize not only your PC but also your mouse, keyboard, and headset!

　There are so many people who enjoy lighting up their PCs that the perception that "gaming PCs are shiny" is common. One of the reasons for this popularity is the ease of customization that can be done by simply adding or replacing light-up parts to an existing PC.

　However, it's easy to make several parts light up, but if you want to change the color by interlocking and synchronizing multiple parts, or you want to control it with software from a PC, the story changes. There are many methods for controlling light-up parts, and if they do not support that method, they may not light well.

　Most of the control methods are led by the motherboard manufacturer, but in many cases this only controls the light-up related to the inside of the PC itself. If you want unified control of peripherals such as mice, keyboards, mouse pads, headsets, etc., I would like to suggest the option of choosing Razer products.

Razer has a strong impression of a gaming device maker, but they also handle many PC parts such as PC cases, fans, and CPU coolers. He also sells gaming notebook PCs, and it is no exaggeration to say that he is a comprehensive PC manufacturer.

　In addition, there is a common light-up function called "Razer Chroma RGB", and the advantage is that you can collectively control devices that support this with a utility called Razre Synapse 3. In other words, you can customize the light up with a sense of unity from the inside of the PC to the peripheral devices.

Pay attention to the “Kunai Chroma” fan with ring-shaped LEDs!

As a part compatible with Razer Chroma RGB, I got his Razer Kunai Chroma, which was announced at RazerCon in October, ahead of its release. This is a fan with full-color LEDs arranged in a ring shape, and it is a product that is suitable for enjoying the light emission pattern rather than illuminating the inside of the case. There are two sizes, 120mm and 140mm, and it is a nice point that it is easy to match with the case.

It features a built-in LED so that it is circular around the circumference of the fan. There are two sizes, 120mm and 140mm.

　Of course, not only does it shine, but the use of hydraulic bearings also makes it attractive in terms of both airflow and quietness.

　What I would like to use with this fan is the "Razer Chroma Addressable RGB Controller" (6480 yen), which is a unit for controlling the Razer Chroma RGB. It uses Razer Synapse 3 to freely control the Kunai Chroma LEDs. It has 6 addressable RGB headers and supports up to 80 LEDs per port, making it suitable for centralized control of fans inside the case.

A thin and small box-shaped device that connects to a PC via USB. There is a screw hole on the back that can be fixed to the 2.5 inch bay, making it easy to fix inside the case.

　The "Razer PWM PC Fan Controller" that can control up to 8 fans at the same time is also available. For those who want to control not only the light up but also the fan speed at once, I would like to recommend this combination.

　I actually used these to assemble a PC, so let me introduce them.

The connection is USB, and a separate power supply for the fan is required. The back side is a magnet, making it easy to fix to the steel case.

I tried to build a Razer self-made PC with "ASRock X570 Taichi Razer Edition" in "Razer Tomahawk"

　It's a little sad that the only light-up parts are "Kunai Chroma", so Razer Chroma A case "Razer Tomahawk ATX" that supports RGB and a motherboard "ASRock X570 Taichi Razer Edition" are also available. Here is how I assembled a PC with this combination.

Razer Tomahawk with ASRock X570 Taichi Razer Edition and Kunai Chroma attached. Of course, it also uses the Razer Chroma addressable RGB controller and PWM fan controller.

　This time, Kunai Chroma was used as a case fan. I placed two 140mm on the top and 120mm on the back.

Kunai Chroma can be fixed not only with screws, but also with the included rubber screws. It can be fixed by simply passing the rubber screw from the outside of the case and pulling it over the fan.

Comes with a rubber screw that can fix the fan just by pulling it. Resistant to vibration and helps improve quietness

　Here is what I actually fixed. The rubber screw protruding from the fan stands out for the convenience of pulling and fixing it, but you can cut it off with a nipper if it doesn't get in the way.

Rubber screws that can be installed without a screwdriver are convenient, but they are a bit unsightly when they pop out. Cut it out if it bothers you

　Kunai Chroma has three cables, one for fan connection and the other two for addressable RGB control. The reason why there are two cables for addressable control is to support daisy chain connection with the controller.

　In other words, multiple Kunai Chroma can be concatenated and connected to one controller port. If you use this well, the wiring that tends to be complicated will be a little easier.

Kunai Chroma has three cables, two of which are for addressable RGB control. The one with the cap is for daisy chain, and you can connect other Kunai Chroma

But only addressable RGB controls can be connected in a daisy chain. Note that fan controls must be connected separately.