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:

- Resolved an issue that prevented firmware updates from starting during the prompt for a USB cable to be connected
- Resolved an issue that prevents the border around the Macro Recording area from blinking during a macro recording session
- Voicemod SDK is updated to the latest version – however, “Instant Censor Beep” and “Mute for Me On/Off” are temporarily disabled until they are re-implemented in the SDK
- iCUE will no longer fully quit while there is an active window prompt
- Improved the design for progress bars and their associated buttons
- Modules can no longer be deleted for devices that are still connected to the system
- Resolved an issue that caused temperature units to be displayed in Fahrenheit instead of Celsius by default
- iCUE will no longer crash while switching profiles during a pointer hover on an icon in Key Assignments
- Profile names will no longer be allowed to exceed 255 characters
- Info panels in Device Memory Mode will no longer have a text cut-off
- Resolved some user interface issues that caused improper scaling in some of the device panels
- Resolved an issue that causes iCUE to hang during the saving process of a hardware profile

The following devices have been added for Govee Support:
- H610A Light Strips
- H61E1 Light Strips
- H61D3 Light Strips
- H6065 Y Light Bars
- H6047 Light Bars

HID Product Enhancements:

- Additional notifications were added when saving multiple hardware profiles to a device
- A notification has been added for devices that are out of space while saving a hardware profile
- Added some improvements to Device Memory Mode to help with discarding changes
- Improved the notification(s) shown in iCUE macOS for a headset’s first detection in iCUE
- Pointer Speed and Enhance Pointer Precision have been removed for mice – users should enable/disable these features now through Windows Control Panel for pointer devices
- Resolved a rare issue that caused Lighting Layers and/or Key Assignments to disappear after changing DPI settings and saving the hardware profile

DIY Product Enhancements:

- Various issues were resolved with Device Memory Mode while saving images to LCD-supported devices
- Switching profiles will no longer cause a lighting effect to be stuck for iCUE LINK ecosystem devices
- Updated the HX1200i image to properly reflect the actual device

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 General Drivers & Tools:

If you install this package, your device will be properly recognized by compatible systems, and might even benefit from new features or various bug fixes.

Please note that, even though other operating systems might also be compatible, we do not recommend you apply any software on platforms other than the specified ones. Doing so might cause the installation to crash, which could even render the device unusable.

When it comes to installing the package, the steps should not be much of a hassle because each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible; usually, you must make check for compatibility, get the package, run the available setup, and follow the instructions displayed on-screen.

However, due to the large number of devices out there and the various ways for applying these packages, it would be best if you refer to the installation manual first, to be sure of a successful update.

That being said, click the download button, and apply the present software on your product. Also constantly check with our website to stay up to speed with latest releases.