Fan Hub - Power Cable Problem [works after re-plugging]
Fan Hub - Power Cable Problem [works after re-plugging]
All of my case fans and my AIO cooler's radiator fans and CPU block are connected to my ARGB fan hub which came with my case (MSI Mag Forge 112R). There is no issue with the RGB on my components but rather with the power cable for the hub itself. While the PC is running, if I take out the power cable for the hub and re plug it back in all of the RGB's start working without any problems, but every time I restart my PC they're not working.
The power cable to the hub is PWM I believe and the connection to the power supply is SATA. Is there any kind of fix for this? A friend of mine mentioned using WD-40 electrical contact cleaner.
Thank you for the help in advance.
Avoid using WD-40 as a contact cleaner. Refrain from taking actions without fully grasping the issue, as this might worsen the situation. Update your post with complete hardware details and operating system information. Provide PSU specifications: make, model, wattage, age, and condition (original, build, refurbished, used). List disk drive specifications including make, model, capacity, and fill level. Be cautious when connecting or disconnecting devices while the system is powered on. After the next reboot, check Reliability History/Monitor for any error codes, warnings, or failure notifications. If no issues appear, proceed to power down and completely unplug the system, then replace it with a verified working power cable for the hub.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! Besides what you've shared, it's hard to determine the exact model of the fans connected to the hub. It's recommended to provide detailed specifications for your build, including: CPU, CPU cooler, motherboard, RAM, SSD/HDD, GPU, PSU, chassis, OS, monitor. Also, please mention the age of the PSU along with its make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard is also important at this stage. Regarding the hub, which port on the motherboard is it connected to?
All of my case fans and my AIO cooler's radiator fans and CPU block are connected to my ARGB fan hub which came with my case (MSI Mag Forge 112R). There is no issue with the RGB on my components but rather with the power cable for the hub itself. While the PC is running, if I take out the power cable for the hub and re plug it back in all of the RGB's start working without any problems, but every time I restart my PC they're not working.
I know its not a good idea to remove cables and fiddle around with the PC while its running but I just wanted to figure out exactly what it is.
My question is, what can I do to solve this issue and have my RGB lights on my components light up consistently, I realize I may need a new PWM to SATA cable but perhaps there are some options to get the cable I have already working?
Thank you in advance for any help.
My specs are as follows;
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
CPU Cooler:
MSI Mag CoreLiqiud 240R V2
Motherboard:
MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max
Ram:
2x PNY 8GBF1X08QFHH38-135-K DDR4-3200MHz CL16
SSD:
Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVME M.2 1TB
HDD:
ST1000VX005-2EZ102 (Seagate SkyHawk 1TB)
GPU:
MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT
PSU:
Cougar CMX 700W 80+ Bronze
Chassis:
MSI Mag Forge 112R
OS:
Windows 10 Home
Monitor:
PHL 242E1GJ (Philips) 144Hz
BIOS:
H.50 - AMD AGESA Combo-AM4 1.0.0.4
Volume for HDD:
90.2% available
Volume for SSD:
26.3% available
I believe my PSU is around 4-5 years old. Bought it in 2019 if I recall correctly.
Currently the hub is not connected to my motherboard as I do not have a JRAINBOW header on this motherboard, I am looking to upgrade to a newer model and connect it to my motherboard then. Therefore the only control for the hub is with the LED switch on my case.
Regarding the case fans, they came with the case, I couldn't find a name or model for them but they're MSI fans. There are 3 versions of this case, 110R is with 1 rear fan and no hub, 111R is with 1 rear fan but also includes the hub and 112R includes 3 front fans and 1 rear fan with the hub as well. MSI calls the hub as a 1 to 6 LED Control Board.
(side note: yes I like MSI lol)