F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop 500DX RGB provides vibrant color output for enhanced visual performance.

500DX RGB provides vibrant color output for enhanced visual performance.

500DX RGB provides vibrant color output for enhanced visual performance.

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alejandrobo1
Posting Freak
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10-19-2021, 08:24 PM
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Hi, I'm curious about how the lights are powered. Since the case doesn't have 3-pin RGB connectors, I'm wondering if it uses SATA power instead. I only want to rely on the built-in lighting settings and not the motherboard's control. Could you clarify where the power comes from? Thanks!
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alejandrobo1
10-19-2021, 08:24 PM #1

Hi, I'm curious about how the lights are powered. Since the case doesn't have 3-pin RGB connectors, I'm wondering if it uses SATA power instead. I only want to rely on the built-in lighting settings and not the motherboard's control. Could you clarify where the power comes from? Thanks!

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Geocentric
Senior Member
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10-24-2021, 02:30 AM
#2
It definitely includes a SATA power port.
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Geocentric
10-24-2021, 02:30 AM #2

It definitely includes a SATA power port.

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omrimic30
Member
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10-24-2021, 05:50 AM
#3
No, the SATA power connector isn't sufficient for using the RGB.
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omrimic30
10-24-2021, 05:50 AM #3

No, the SATA power connector isn't sufficient for using the RGB.

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Sunahh
Posting Freak
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10-27-2021, 04:45 PM
#4
It seems the device is built to operate solely from SATA power, with the RGB connector only having data and ground connections, not utilizing the 5V supply from the motherboard even if available.
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Sunahh
10-27-2021, 04:45 PM #4

It seems the device is built to operate solely from SATA power, with the RGB connector only having data and ground connections, not utilizing the 5V supply from the motherboard even if available.

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foxh0pper
Member
229
10-27-2021, 06:12 PM
#5
The included cable has three pins, while my motherboard uses four, making it incompatible for direct connection. I’m checking if it can work with SATA power only, as mentioned. The RGB connector seems meant for adjusting lights inside a program, not for general use.
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foxh0pper
10-27-2021, 06:12 PM #5

The included cable has three pins, while my motherboard uses four, making it incompatible for direct connection. I’m checking if it can work with SATA power only, as mentioned. The RGB connector seems meant for adjusting lights inside a program, not for general use.