Modular Installation

With the latest update to iCUE, we have changed how iCUE will be installed and updated. With iCUE’s new modular infrastructure, it will no longer consist of a single large package. Instead, users will be downloading a very small installer that, when started, will uninstall existing versions of iCUE and automate the downloading and installation of the necessary modules.

To address the previous experience of iCUE having a large footprint (3+ GB), we have streamlined the experience by only installing what is required to support your products. For example, if iCUE only detects a K100 RGB Air Wireless keyboard, then the software will only download two modules: iCUE Core and the K100 RGB Air Wireless module.

As a result, iCUE will no longer need to host the files to support products you currently do not own yet and will now only take up a fraction of the hard drive space compared to previous versions.

If in the future, you add more iCUE products for your setup, iCUE will automatically detect them and install the additional modules you need for the products to be fully supported. Users will also be able to choose and install specific third-party plugins from our partners that share our ecosystem.

After this update, iCUE will no longer require a complete uninstallation and installation of the software. Instead, you will only be prompted to update if there are changes to your modules or if you have new products that are supported in iCUE.

We are confident that this change to iCUE will make our platform flexible and efficient, as we continue to both improve the features in the software and make your experience a memorable one.

Note: 5.13 was not released to the public due to the large number of changes. This update will take users from v5.12.97 directly to v5.14.93

Software Enhancements:

- iCUE now supports a limited number of Govee products. This allows users to detect and control Govee products in iCUE to synchronize with all iCUE-compatible devices. Features like per-LED lighting and iCUE Murals are compatible with Govee devices in the iCUE ecosystem. This feature can be found in Settings > Integrations.

One of the newest features (and changes in the user interface) is the implementation of Device Memory Mode:
- Device memory mode allows a product to be configured in iCUE in the ‘hardware state’. Previous iterations of iCUE require you to quit iCUE in order for a device to work in the hardware state.
- Hardware states for our devices allow for device behavior without a dependency on iCUE running in the background. Examples of hardware states include the color of lighting on your Fans and Coolers under ‘Hardware Lighting’ or Hardware Key Assignments for your mouse and keyboard.
- When enabling Device Memory Mode, you can now customize your devices with the same hardware configurations without quitting iCUE to view the changes. This will make it easier for you to view and save your changes as you configure your devices
- Device Memory Mode does not change options (and their limitations) in the hardware state but it allows users to manage their configurations in a clearer and more accessible method.

The following products are supported in our initial release of Govee support:
RGBIC Pro Strip Lights
- H619A - 5m
- H619B - 7.5m
- H619C - 10m
- H619D – 27.5m
- H619E – 210m
- H619Z - 3m

RGBIC Neon Rope Lights
- H61A0 – 3m
- H61A1 – 2m
- H61A2 – 5m
- H61A3 – 4m
- H61A5 – 10m

RGBIC LED Neon Rope Lights for Desks
- H61C3 – 3m
- H61C5 – 5m
- H61C2 – 2m

Glide Hexagon Light Panels
- H6061

Additional Govee products will be supported in future iCUE releases:
- Viewing profiles are no longer collapsable – they are now shown vertically for easier edits
- Updated CPUID SDK to the latest version
- HARPOON PRO will now properly show up as a device in Murals
- Resolved some issues with modules not properly uninstalling when deleted
- Resolved an issue that prevented the NVIDIA BROADCAST’s “Learn More” hyperlink from opening correctly
- Toggling Lighting Layers will no longer cause the selection to auto-select the last layer
- iCUE LINK Hydro Coolers in White will now show the proper image in Murals
- Profile names can no longer be blank
- Any iCUE application restart notifications will now show the device associated with the request

HID Product Enhancements:

- iCUE will no longer crash when changing the DPI and unplugging the mouse afterwards
- Resolved various issues with headset detection and operation with iCUE macOS
- Dragging and dropping DPI Presets from the DPI List will no longer cause iCUE to quit unexpectedly
- The debounce customization in Settings for certain iCUE keyboards will now show the correct value after configuration
- Resolved an issue that may cause errors in iCUE when deleting an onboard profile on SCIMITAR/ELITE RGB
- Adding a widget to iCUE NEXUS will no longer cause the opacity feature to disappear from background options
- Resolved an issue that prevented G-keys and Lighting Link from working properly for iCUE NEXUS

DIY Product Enhancements:

- Triggered Alerts will now properly show in the applicable device tiles under the Home Page
- VENGEANCE DDR4 modules detected in iCUE will no longer cause the DDR5 version of the module to be downloaded
- Users will now be able to use the same name on different sensors
- iCUE LINK Devices will now properly illuminate during the setup wizard
- Users will now be able to drag and drop devices during setup after a firmware update
- Resolved a text issue with LCD screen rotation in different languages
- Resolved an issue that prevented a screen from being deleted after adding it as a custom image/GIF
- QX fans now have a Change Case Color option, so users can select the white version for the user interface
- Resolved various issues when configuring the scaling of custom images for LCD screens
- Resolved an issue that caused iCUE to quit unexpectedly after a successful firmware update to the
- Voyager A1600 Touch Bar and renaming of the screen

CORSAIR iCUE is an ambitious undertaking that, when complete, will provide you with more monitoring, lighting, and fan control capabilities than ever before. We’re excited to ask you to join us in these early access stages to help us create the best software possible.

To install this package please do the following:

- Click the Download button and follow the steps for saving the package on your computer.
- Save all work in progress and close open applications.
- Note for .ZIP archives: Extract the file and enter the newly-created directory.
- Locate and run the available setup file.
- Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary).
- Read and agree with the License Agreement to proceed with the installation process.
- Follow the instructions displayed on-screen.
- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About Keyboard Packages:

Install the proper keyboard software and your system will be able to recognize the device and use all available features. This will also make it possible for owners to configure additional hotkeys.

In case additional keyboard accessories are connected, this step can also improve the bundle's overall stability and compatibility, as well as performance.

Therefore, if you wish to install this release, simply make sure that your computer OS is supported, save the package, extract it if necessary, run the available setup, and follow the on-screen instructions for a complete installation.

Bear in mind that, even though other platforms might be compatible, we do not recommend applying this software version on configurations running under OSes other than the specified ones.

That being said, if you consider applying the present version, download and install the package. Also check with our website whenever you can, in order to stay up to speed with latest releases.