{"id":443379,"date":"2022-05-07T16:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T13:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-corsair-users-should-install-icue\/"},"modified":"2022-05-07T16:00:16","modified_gmt":"2022-05-07T13:00:16","slug":"why-corsair-users-should-install-icue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-corsair-users-should-install-icue\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why Corsair Users Should Install iCUE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3e70d470b63\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-corsair-users-should-install-icue\/#%E2%80%9CWhy_Corsair_Users_Should_Install_iCUE%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Why Corsair Users Should Install iCUE&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-corsair-users-should-install-icue\/#What_Is_iCUE_for\" >What Is iCUE for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-corsair-users-should-install-icue\/#Monitor_Hardware_Statistics\" >Monitor Hardware Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-corsair-users-should-install-icue\/#Update_Your_Firmware\" >Update Your Firmware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-corsair-users-should-install-icue\/#Create_Profiles\" >Create Profiles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-corsair-users-should-install-icue\/#Corsair_K100_RGB\" >Corsair K100 RGB<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhy_Corsair_Users_Should_Install_iCUE%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Why Corsair Users Should Install iCUE&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-803374\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/corsair-logo-keyboard.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/corsair-logo-keyboard.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/corsair-logo-keyboard.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Closeup of a Corsair logo on an RGB-lit keyboard.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/doncaster-united-kingdom-2811-corsair-logo-1354618826\">WDphotography\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you own any Corsair devices or peripherals, then you should absolutely <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/ca\/en\/icue\">install iCUE<\/a>. The free program lets you manage, control, and customize your Corsair gear, allowing you to make the most out of them.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_iCUE_for\"><\/span>What Is iCUE for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>iCUE is a piece of software from Corsair that allows you to manage and control all your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/ca\/en\/Categories\/Products\/CORSAIR-iCUE\/c\/Cor_Products_iCue_Compatibility\">Corsair devices, including supported peripherals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This includes headsets, mice, keyboards, coolers, fans, and RAM. With iCUE, you can customize lighting, set key assignments to remap buttons, create <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/37129\/6-reprogrammable-macro-pads-for-macros-and-shortcuts\/\">macros<\/a>, change device settings, update firmware, and monitor your PC\u2019s performance. In short, you\u2019re given more control over your gear.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the device,\u00a0you might have more options on a newer model. Some will have advanced features that can maximize your gaming experience or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/6842\/5-simple-techniques-to-boost-your-productivity\/\">boost your productivity<\/a>. With mice, for example, you can change the preset DPI settings, adjust the polling rate, or change the pointer speed on the fly.<\/p>\n<p>With lighting effects, there are 11 different presets to choose from. But you can also create custom effects for certain sections of your keyboard. Maybe you always want the arrow and WASD keys to remain a solid red. You\u2019re able to choose the exact colors, how fast they change, and the lighting effects to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly, such as wavy or spiral.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-802382 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Solid-red-WASD-and-arrow-keys-in-iCUE-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Solid red WASD and arrow keys in iCUE\" width=\"800\" height=\"329\" data-credittext=\"Corsair\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Corsair<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are equalizer (EQ) presets for your headset, or you can create your own. Fan and pump speeds are adjustable with an AIO cooler, and there are options to automatically or manually change how they perform at various temperature ranges.\u00a0Customizing your gear exactly how you like is not only fun but a great way to create an immersive gaming experience. With iCUE, you can do more with your gear in a single, organized program.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitor_Hardware_Statistics\"><\/span>Monitor Hardware Statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Corsair iCUE lets you keep an eye on your system\u2019s statistics, even for non-Corsair branded parts. There are temperature and power readouts for your hardware, including graphics cards, CPUs, power supplies, motherboards, and AIO liquid coolers. You\u2019ll see how fast your fans are spinning, in addition to controlling their speeds. There are also clock speeds and RAM timings for you to view.<\/p>\n<p>This information can be useful for diagnosing problems with your PC parts or to help you maximize your system\u2019s performance. Monitoring how your system runs while performing certain activities like gaming or rendering is a great way to find out if your system is bottlenecked in any way. One example is adjusting your Corsair power supply\u2019s rails under certain GPU loads to improve stability and performance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-802388\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Monitor-hardware-statistics-in-iCUE-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Monitor hardware statistics in iCUE\" width=\"523\" height=\"255\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Your_Firmware\"><\/span>Update Your Firmware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Firmware updates are important to install, as they can fix bugs and improve performance. Corsair iCUE lets you update the firmware for all your devices all at once. In just three clicks, you can check all your devices for updates and install them with the software. It\u2019s really that easy!<\/p>\n<p>You no longer have to worry about checking each device for updates individually. And whenever you open iCUE, you\u2019ll see a notification if there are updates available. The downside is that iCUE doesn\u2019t update automatically, so you\u2019ll want open the program once in a while to check for updates.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-802390\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Update-firmware-in-iCUE.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the &quot;Check All Devices&quot; button in iCUE to check for updates all at once.\" width=\"474\" height=\"506\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re having issues with your current firmware, you can manually roll it back to a previous version. The rollback version needs to be saved on your computer so that you can load it into the program. Make sure you\u2019re only using official firmware provided by Corsair. If you don\u2019t have it on your computer, you might not be able to find previous versions online, so the best course of action is to request one from the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.corsair.com\/hc\/en-us\/requests\/new\">support team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Profiles\"><\/span>Create Profiles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you share your PC with multiple people or want to set up profiles for different uses?\u00a0Maybe you want a profile\u00a0for gaming and another for\u00a0work or productivity.<\/p>\n<p>iCUE lets you create and switch between profiles on the fly,\u00a0and you can rename them to whatever you want. This is handy if you want to use different sets of remapped keys and other adjustments for gaming and work-related activities. There\u2019s even an import and export feature that lets you save and send your profiles to other people. iCUE users love to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/ca\/en\/icue-library\">share their profile setups<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, you can set a macro to quickly switch between profiles. You can also automatically switch to a profile when a certain <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> or application is launched. How cool is that?<\/p>\n<p>This means you can switch to your <em>League of Legends<\/em> profile when the game starts, and then you can revert back to your work profile when the game closes. Being able to create profiles and switch between them quickly provides more functionality to all of iCUE\u2019s features.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have any Corsair hardware yet, or you\u2019re looking to expand your collection, we recommend the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08HR68MQZ\/?tag=hotoge-20\">K100 RGB keyboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nMechanical Gaming Keyboard<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08HR68MQZ?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41WSKKpe-1L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Corsair K100 RGB\" aria-label=\"Shop for Corsair K100 RGB\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08HR68MQZ?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corsair_K100_RGB\"><\/span>Corsair K100 RGB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Type at lightning speed with this high-end Corsair gaming keyboard. 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