Need assistance with the MSI X399 Gaming Pro Carbon ARGB?
Need assistance with the MSI X399 Gaming Pro Carbon ARGB?
Hey everyone! Thanks for reaching out. I understand this might have been covered before, but after spending a lot of time researching online, I’m now asking for my own advice. I bought the MSI X399 Gaming Pro Carbon board recently, which was a great deal (almost AUD$150 below MSRP), and everything set up smoothly. However, some newer features like argb, M.2 slots, and Threadripper installation are still unfamiliar to me. The issue popped up when I was finishing the build and needed to match the JRAINBOW1 header pin layout (C1|D1|+5V|GND). I couldn’t locate this header on any other board, including MSI’s own models, and an adapter to change it to the standard +5V|D|--|GND setup isn’t available. Could anyone clarify if this header is only for specific LED strips? Any guidance would be super helpful! - Mitch
I understand this question revisits an older discussion, but it addresses your specific concern. It's not about voltage comparisons between 5v and 12v. The focus is on converting a 4-pin setup (clock + data) to a 3-pin configuration (data only). I'm on the same page as the original poster. I bought an MSI X399 Gaming Pro Carbon, expecting good compatibility between the board's RGB features and Thermaltake's fans plus their TT Sync controller. Unfortunately, I've reviewed several manuals for newer MSI boards and only found two with a 4-pin header (not the standard 3-pin) – X399 SLI Plus and X399 Gaming Pro Carbon. Most sources suggest MSI motherboards with Mystic Light support at least Corsair and Thermaltake LED fans, but that doesn't apply here. Is there a way to modify the C1+D1 signals so they produce a usable D signal? The OP hasn't found any guidance on this, and I'm not confident MSI will help. Thanks, s.west
The thread title mentions ARGB, which seems misleading if it refers to Analog RGB. The 3pin and 4pin 5v RGB connections are digital, not analog.
The DEEPCOOL RGB Convertor lets you connect a 4-pin 12V JRGB header directly to the motherboard. This enables centralized control of all LEDs without needing separate controllers for fans, like the TT Sync system. I've received one and expect it to arrive on Sunday. Would anyone else have experience using this for that setup? Thanks, s.west
The X399 SLI Plus motherboard from MSI features a unique 5V RGB header. It's confusing why they didn't add an accessory to adapt your non-standard 4-pin setup to the industry norm of 3-pin 5V RGB. After ordering the MAG CoreLiquid 360R AIOs, it seems MSI didn't include a conversion tool for your setup.