NexLinq V2

NexLinq Hub

Hassle-Free Fan & Lighting Control

With the Phanteks Nexlinq Hub and Windows App, fan and lighting control becomes a breeze. Designed to be highly compatible with multiple input and control options such as the Phanteks Nexlinq Windows App, Mainboard or Windows Dynamic Lighting, users can decide how they want to control their fans and lighting in their system. Equipped with several output ports, the Nexlinq Hub can connect a broad range of fans and lighting accessories, allowing for precise RPM and lighting adjustments across the system.

The Phanteks Nexlinq Windows App is a very lightweight application taking very little resources yet presents a comprehensive overview of core system stats and powerful fan control settings. Users can automate fan RPMs through either automatic or manual PWM curves, based on CPU or GPU temperatures or whichever is higher. The lighting effects have been carefully curated to offer a wide range of tastefully executed options to personalize your build.

Multiple Output Ports

  • Three seperate channels for flexible routing and connecting possibilities.
  • Supports both LINQ6 and legacy products, ensuring compatibility with the latest D-RGB products while maintaining support for existing systems.
  • Additionally use the mainboard adapter to sync all NexLinq products with third-party software.

NexLinq Ecosystem

  • Clean cable management, connect and control all fans easily with minimal cable usage.
  • Connect intake fans on a separate channel to make the fan speed dependent on GPU temperature for optimal cooling performance.
  • Create separate groups of connected fans or daisy-chain all fans together onto one single channel.

NexLinq Software

  • The Nexlinq HUB makes both lighting and fan control a breeze with its lightweight software.
  • Show the important stats of the hardware in one clean and simple to understand overview.
  • Easily adjustable fan curves to create the perfect cooling environment.
  • Multiple output ports to power a vast array of fan and lighting products.
  • A wide range of tastefully executed lighting effects available.
  • Highly compatible platform with support for Mainboards and Windows Dynamic Lighting input.

Specifications

General

Model No.

PH-NLHUB_02

UPC Code

886523003977

Dimensions

79 x 45 x 15.1 mm | 3.11 x 1.77 x 0.59 in

Materials

PC+ ABS_AC3100 plastic

Color

Black

Power Input Connector

2x SATA

Input Power Rating

12VDC | 9A
5VDC | 9A

Input Rated Power

100W

Input Sources

Linq6 mainboard input
USB NexLinq app
USB Windows Dynamic Lighting

Output Connector

Port 1 & 2 | Linq6 connectors
Port 3 | 4-Pin PWM & D-RGB 3-Pin JST

Output Rated

12VDC | 1.5A Per port
5VDC | 3A Per port

Output Rated Power

100W total

Extra

Net Weight

60.8 g | 2.14 oz

Gross Weight

124 g | 4.37 oz

Warranty

2 Years limited

Scope of Delivery

1x NexLinq Hub

Accessory Box

1x USB 2.0 cable 600 mm
1x Linq6 mainboard adapter 500 mm
1x Linq6 output adapter 500 mm
1x Velcro strip 70 x 30 mm

Support

Documentation

Software

FAQ

v1.2.0.0

With the V1.2.0.0 release, the Phanteks Nexlinq App has been prepared for the upcoming Evolv X2 and XT View Matrix-Screen chassis releases later this year. It also fixes several known issues.

What’s New

  • Screen Control Tab
    A brand-new interface to manage the Matrix screen devices directly from NexLinq.
    New devices supported are the Matrix-900 and Matrix-600 screens.
    Widget Library custom-designed for the Matrix Screens.

What’s Fixed

  • UI Behavior on High-DPI Displays
    Resolved scaling issues on high-resolution screens; fonts, buttons, and layouts now display correctly at 150% and 200% scaling.

  • Device Version Display
    Improved font and alignment of version information for a clearer view.

We strive to provide a lightweight and stable app to control your cooling and lighting devices, and we will continue to improve it with more bug fixes and introduce new features to the Phanteks Nexlinq App for Windows.

v1.1.0.2

With the V1.1.0.2 release, the Phanteks Nexlinq App has been thoroughly overhauled for future feature expansion and stable operation. It also fixes several known issues.

NexLinq App Updates

  • Refactored UI Framework
    The software interface has been refactored using a new HTML-based structure. Enables

  • GPU Selection Dropdown for Multi-GPU Systems
    When two or more GPUs are detected, a dropdown allows the user to select the GPU to monitor manually.

  • Long GPU Name Display Optimization
    Resolved UI truncation for long GPU model names.
  • Blank Profile Auto-Save Structure
    If the app is disabled without saving settings or sending to the hub, changes are stored temporarily in a blank profile.
  • Save-to-Profile Toggle Selection
    Introduced a toggle list to the “Save to Profile” button, allowing users to directly choose which profile to save into.
  • Profile Control UI Enhancements
    “Send to Hub” and “Save to Profile” buttons have been grouped and redesigned for clearer differentiation. Status indicators and layout spacing have been improved for usability.
  • Save and Send Button Behaviour
    Modified the logic of the “Save to Profile” and “Send to Hub” buttons.
  • System Font Scaling Fix
    Resolved an issue where changes in system font size caused UI layout disruptions.

  • GPU Temperature Data Source Priority
    GPU temperature is now set as the primary source for GPU thermal readings.

  • Temperature Reporting Frequency Improved
    Addressed a delay in temperature reporting where updates lagged by ~5 seconds.
  • Profile Dropdown Visual Enhancement
    Fixed a visual issue where divider lines between profiles were missing in the dropdown menu.

NexLinq Hub v10215 Updates

  • Incorrect RPM Display at 0% PWM
    Fixed a bug where HWMonitor reported 207 RPM when the fan was at 0 RPM.
  • Mainboard RPM Signal Source Fixed
    When the mainboard RPM cable is connected, the RPM signal is now consistently sourced from Port 1.

  • Fan Behaviour Stabilized Under CPU/GPU Load
    Resolved an issue where fans would abruptly stop and restart (drop to 0 RPM) during CPU or GPU stress tests.

We strive to provide a lightweight and stable app to control your cooling and lighting devices, and we will continue to improve it with more bug fixes and introduce new features to the Phanteks Nexlinq App for Windows.

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NexLinq Compatibility

Fans

M25 Gen2

High Value Daisy-Chained Fan

All-In-One Watercoolers

Glacier One M25G2

High Value Daisy-Chained Fan

Glacier One D30 X2

High Performance Cooling

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