Review: CORSAIR iCUE LT100 Smart Lighting Towers

#5817518 Posted on: 08/13/2020 12:56 PM

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I like RGB and this is dumb.

#5817545 Posted on: 08/13/2020 02:32 PM

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AMAZING product, I wish Razer had those ill happily buy some since im invested in Razer products.
So far everyone made fun of this product and missed WHY its actually needed, even Mr. Reviewer said exactly 4 or 5 words on the subject and didn't test the most important feature.
I was hoping that Guru3D will invest more time into technical side of the product and show us how it works with games and movies, if there is lag , how fast it updates, if it fast enough to work with 120hz games, if GSYNC has negative effect on its function, etc. Based on comments here no one cares about fancy lights, but if it was more about Syncing it with games/movies, im sure at least some people would appreciate it.

For all the guys that asked whats it for and that its dumb:
Basically its cheaper Corsairs PC alternative to Philips HUE Play Light Bars that used for Philips Ambilight system, Philips HUE bars stand behind the TV on its sides and center, or 4 bars can be 2 on each side and 2 horizontally on top and bottom of the TV.
Then they have to be connected to HUE bridge and then if you want them to work with your TV, you need Philips Hue HDMI box which over 220USD or if you want PC only mode, you can sync the HUE bridge to your router and let Razer software to the screen analysis, also Philips has their own PC software, but usually people say Razers is better.

Also people use Philips HUE bars as lamps or color light etc, these 2 can do the same function just cheaper and based on what I see from the images, these are taller

I personally prefer a white bias light versus the RGB ones so none of this interests me. I do like having a bias light though it really helps with perceived contrast when gaming.

If all you intended to do was use this as a bias light Corsair does already make a kit for that.
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Accessories-%7C-Parts/iCUE-CONTROLLERS/iCUE-LS100-Smart-Lighting-Strip-Starter-Kit/p/CD-9010001-NA

#5817565 Posted on: 08/13/2020 03:54 PM

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I personally prefer a white bias light versus the RGB ones so none of this interests me. I do like having a bias light though it really helps with perceived contrast when gaming.

If all you intended to do was use this as a bias light Corsair does already make a kit for that.
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Accessories-|-Parts/iCUE-CONTROLLERS/iCUE-LS100-Smart-Lighting-Strip-Starter-Kit/p/CD-9010001-NA

Thats a monitor kit, these will work with a TV, im using 55inch OLED as my monitor.
Classical bias light doesn't change according to what happens on Screen, like your white one but Philips Ambilight clones do, thats the whole point.
Have you seen any videos of such systems inaction? Its really amazing, here is a YT link

#5817686 Posted on: 08/13/2020 10:20 PM

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Might be popular with youtubers/streamers to provide a nice color backdrop to their talking head videos.... most use similar backlights now just thrown together using off the shelf lighting.

I would be interested in this myself if it was a bit cheaper.

Also I am surprised this was not sold under the Elgato brand since this is a division of Corsair already, and would fit in with that as streaming accessory with lights, mics, etc.

#5817904 Posted on: 08/14/2020 03:42 PM

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Thats a monitor kit, these will work with a TV, im using 55inch OLED as my monitor.
Classical bias light doesn't change according to what happens on Screen, like your white one but Philips Ambilight clones do, thats the whole point.
Have you seen any videos of such systems inaction? Its really amazing, here is a YT link


Yes I have seen it and tried it. I like white bias lights Some people don't like the room changing color and I'm one of them as I find it distracting. I do love having a bias light though. Anyone reading this should try them even if at first its something stupid like putting a lamp behind the monitor to see what you think. Really improves contrast especially when its dark.