The Evolution of RGB Lighting: Corsair's Compell LED Technology

Corsair has always been at the forefront of innovation when it comes to computer hardware and peripherals. One area where they've been making significant advancements is in RGB lighting technology. In this article, we'll delve into the company's latest development: Capelli's, a type of surface-mounted LED that doesn't require an SMD (Surface Mount Device) to run.

Capelli's is a game-changer when it comes to creating dense, clustered LEDs. Compared to traditional SMD-based LEDs, Capelli's allows for a much higher density in the same space. For example, a 100-compell X LED setup can fit where four standard SMD-based LEDs would normally reside. This means that Corsair can now create products with more extensive RGB lighting capabilities, without sacrificing performance or energy efficiency.

The benefits of Capelli's are numerous. Not only does it enable the creation of more complex and visually stunning lighting designs, but it also allows for greater flexibility and customization. With a controller, users can create intricate patterns and animations on their system, blurring the lines between traditional LED lighting and display technology. Corsair is already exploring this potential with their Capelli's technology, which they're planning to integrate into various products, including cases, fans, coolers, and more.

One of the most notable applications of Capelli's can be seen in Corsair's Dominator Platinum memory. Released in 2014, the Dominator Platinum has remained largely unchanged since its initial release, with the exception of a few special editions. This consistency is due in part to the product's popularity among enthusiasts and overclockers. The Dominator Platinum's RGB lighting has long been a subject of debate, with some arguing that it should include RGBA (Red, Green, Blue, and Alpha) support, while others prefer the simplicity of plain RGB. Regardless of personal preference, one thing is certain: the Dominator Platinum's RGB lighting is now more customizable than ever, thanks to Capelli's technology.

The Capelli's-enabled Dominator Platinum showcases the power and flexibility of Corsair's new technology. By using a controller that can drive multiple Capelli's LEDs simultaneously, users can create intricate patterns and animations on their system. The result is a visually stunning display that not only adds a touch of style to any gaming rig but also provides a unique way to customize the user experience.

In terms of performance, Capelli's technology offers several advantages over traditional SMD-based LEDs. For one, it allows for more energy-efficient lighting solutions, which can lead to reduced power consumption and increased overclocking headroom. This is particularly important in the world of extreme overclocking, where even small reductions in power consumption can make a significant difference in performance.

Furthermore, Capelli's technology enables Corsair to create products that are not only visually stunning but also more practical. For example, the Dominator Platinum RGB uses 69 milliamps or 130 milliwatts of power, which is significantly lower than traditional lit RAM solutions. This reduction in power consumption can help alleviate some of the limitations associated with lit memory, such as reduced overclocking headroom.

As we look to the future of computer hardware and peripherals, it's clear that Capelli's technology will play a significant role. Whether you're an enthusiast, overclocker, or simply someone who appreciates the aesthetics of RGB lighting, Corsair's latest innovation offers endless possibilities for customization and self-expression.

In conclusion, Capelli's is more than just a new technology – it represents a fundamental shift in how we approach RGB lighting. By enabling greater density, flexibility, and customization, Capelli's opens up new possibilities for enthusiasts and manufacturers alike. As we can see from the Dominator Platinum, this technology has already started to make its presence felt, and we're excited to see where it will take us in the future.

The Future of RGB Lighting

Corsair's journey with RGB lighting is far from over. In fact, the company is just getting started. With Capelli's technology, Corsair plans to expand their product line to include a wide range of products that showcase the power and flexibility of this new technology. From cases and fans to coolers and more, it's likely that we'll see Capelli's-enabled products become ubiquitous in the world of computer hardware.

One thing is certain: the future of RGB lighting will be bright (literally). With Capelli's technology leading the way, we can expect to see even more innovative and visually stunning lighting solutions in the years to come. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates the aesthetics of RGB lighting, Corsair's latest innovation is sure to leave you excited.

The Evolution of RGB Lighting: A New Era

Corsair's Capelli's technology represents a major milestone in the evolution of RGB lighting. No longer will we be limited to traditional SMD-based LEDs or the simplicity of plain RGB. With Capelli's, we're entering a new era of customization and self-expression, where users can create intricate patterns and animations on their system.

This is more than just a technological advancement – it's a cultural shift. As we become increasingly comfortable with the idea of customizable lighting, we'll see a rise in creative expression and innovation. Enthusiasts and manufacturers alike will be pushing the boundaries of what's possible with RGB lighting, and Corsair is at the forefront of this movement.

In the world of computer hardware and peripherals, it's not uncommon for companies to innovate and push the boundaries of technology. However, few have made as significant an impact as Corsair has with their Capelli's technology. By embracing this new technology, the company has opened up new possibilities for enthusiasts and manufacturers alike, and we can't wait to see what they'll do next.

The Future is Bright: A New Era of RGB Lighting

As we look to the future, it's clear that Corsair's Capelli's technology will play a significant role. With its ability to enable greater density, flexibility, and customization, this technology has the potential to revolutionize the world of computer hardware and peripherals.

Whether you're an enthusiast, overclocker, or simply someone who appreciates the aesthetics of RGB lighting, Capelli's is sure to leave you excited. As we continue to explore the possibilities of this new technology, one thing is certain: the future of RGB lighting will be bright (literally).

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density of them this is 132 capella LEDs they're hooked up to a controller that you can make a very like a dot matrix type screen that you can control so it's very similar to like an early model OLED but think about the way you could do this develop an SDK you can control the screen you can start having things on your system animate and do things so it's not just about lighting at that point it's about true customization of your system and that's where Corsair is really looking at doing with Capelli's I don't know exactly when it's gonna be available to like all of their products but it is coming and it's not gonna be on all of their products they're still gonna keep this type of array on the stuff to keep it more entry level more affordable and I don't know what the cost is on compelling in terms of like implementing this but this is the future because look it's flexible it's kind of like those flexible screens that you saw from LG back in the day so you have a lot of endless options 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bla million colors because you know color palette and I learned that in kindergarten art class you take the tiny little RGB LED and you put it on this SMD which is mounted to this strip and this is what you get a very widely spaced very I don't know I guess monocoque archaic but this way they've been doing LEDs for a long time well fast forward years and you get what's steel the LED backlit TV which is a lot of very very tiny closely mounted LEDs weird obviously on time at the foil edgelet we're talking the actual full backlit LED panels and they just certainly determine hey this is a very elbows I feel efficient in a way yes this is a very energy efficient way of lighting the back of the screen and so that is kind of what as sort of inspired Corsair to take something like RGB or any LED to be to be honest and advance it how do you advance this which is the way it's been done forever well they're introducing compell it's and this is their actual surface mounted LED that doesn't require an SMD to run allowing them to really really create a dense just clustered leds that you can do a lot with so this right here is a 100 compell X LEDs in the same space that you would basically fit four of the standard SMD based LEDs so what can you do with that well you can put it in more places so they're starting with the Dominator platinum memory right here the corsair dominator which is right here this came out back in 2014 and the design really has remained unchanged with the exception of a few special editions which we've used and our build and it's one of those things where a lot of people went this is a high-end product and paying a lot why doesn't it have RGB the two common complaints we hear with RGB is so RGBA why does it have RGB and then they go if I won't put RGB on it and it's like why does it just have RGB it should have RGB like those are the two arguments and so whatever side of the fence you're on everything's gonna have RGB in the future just deal with it the nice thing is at least you have color options you can turn it to anything you want like Phil turnaround right here you got this white bill this isn't compelling LED but it's all white and uniform because the case has its own lighting and then you've got the RGB dims and it all matches it looks great make it what you want but when you take compel --ax it turns into something else so what you see right here are 12 of the compelling LEDs not 12 arrays 12 of the tiny little guys that's how bright they are and because they're not running an SMD they're extremely energy efficient so you can get extreme brightness without having to have a big density of them this is 132 capella LEDs they're hooked up to a controller that you can make a very like a dot matrix type screen that you can control so it's very similar to like an early model OLED but think about the way you could do this develop an SDK you can control the screen you can start having things on your system animate and do things so it's not just about lighting at that point it's about true customization of your system and that's where Corsair is really looking at doing with Capelli's I don't know exactly when it's gonna be available to like all of their products but it is coming and it's not gonna be on all of their products they're still gonna keep this type of array on the stuff to keep it more entry level more affordable and I don't know what the cost is on compelling in terms of like implementing this but this is the future because look it's flexible it's kind of like those flexible screens that you saw from LG back in the day so you have a lot of endless options that you can do with this if you get creative but the dominator Platinum RGB is what their day to day viewing it on first you can see right here how bright it is it's only using sixty nine milli amps or 130 milliwatts so it's not using that much power because the other problem with lit Ram the problem with lit RAM at least that we learned through our overclocking competition is that any amount of power that doesn't make it to the actual module reduces your amount of overclocking Headroom even milliamps milliwatts like this that low of a figure can actually determine how high your overclocking is you go which is why all the world world records and stuff have been achieved with non lit memory so they're hoping that this can also alleviate some of that so not only can you break records you can look good while doing it too so I just felt like this was worth talking about because whether or not you hate RGB or you're a tech nerd like us if you get excited about things that change and evolve this is this is probably gonna be the future and that one's now on the floor cause I dropped it so compelling this is coming take a look at that in 2019 obviously starting with the Dominator platinum but we're gonna see it on more things we've seen on cases fans coolers you name it and of course it doesn't require any introduction but it does of course tie into iqcp patrol it individually it's pretty obvious that is digitally addressable alright guys thanks for watching this video here about sports are compelling of course are sponsored our trip here to CES 2019 and of course brought to you by the Corsair One and Corsair one Pro check it out links in description below\n"