Max power output for argbB550 Tomahawk model
Max power output for argbB550 Tomahawk model
Hello, your new gaming setup is exciting! You've got a B550 Tomahawk with two ARGB headers. The first header powers three 6-pin argb fans (each with 18 LEDs and about 1.8W) connected via SATA to the PSU. The second header supplies power for a DeepCool MF150GT fan and three additional aftermarket fans. You're planning to add two Phanteks Neon Digital RGB LED strips from another brand, using 3-pin connectors that match the existing headers. The strips are 5V, 76 LEDs total (38 per strip), rated for up to 14A and 5.7W each. You're wondering if you can safely connect these strips to your motherboard or risk damaging it. Also, you're curious about the math behind handling this load. If your motherboard supports it, you should be fine, but double-check the power limits. If not, consider using a proper power distribution solution or a different controller. Let me know if you need help calculating the total draw or choosing a compatible board.
When you draw excessive current on a fused line, it trips the fuse. A 3A at 5V setup reaches 15 watts maximum. For safety, we recommend 5 to 6 fans rated at 0.5A each. I’d run two fans per header and consider that sufficient. My initial guess was definitely B550 Tomahawk ARGB Header Max Wattage!