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No RGB header present on the motherboard

No RGB header present on the motherboard

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Delgronax
Member
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05-17-2023, 12:21 AM
#1
You can still use RGB lighting even without an RGB header by connecting the fans and strip directly to your motherboard or using a compatible adapter.
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Delgronax
05-17-2023, 12:21 AM #1

You can still use RGB lighting even without an RGB header by connecting the fans and strip directly to your motherboard or using a compatible adapter.

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truji8tarifa
Member
193
05-21-2023, 03:56 AM
#2
Sure, I understand. You're looking for an RGB controller from brands such as Corsair, NZXT, or Cooler Master. Could you let me know the details of your case, fans, and strips?
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truji8tarifa
05-21-2023, 03:56 AM #2

Sure, I understand. You're looking for an RGB controller from brands such as Corsair, NZXT, or Cooler Master. Could you let me know the details of your case, fans, and strips?

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Kitari36
Junior Member
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05-22-2023, 07:16 AM
#3
Sure, just let me know the motherboard model you're considering.
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Kitari36
05-22-2023, 07:16 AM #3

Sure, just let me know the motherboard model you're considering.

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Lisaahh
Junior Member
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05-22-2023, 09:11 AM
#4
Kolink horizon RGB housing, Coolermaster Master Fan MF120R 120mm, and a simple argb strip from Amazon.
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Lisaahh
05-22-2023, 09:11 AM #4

Kolink horizon RGB housing, Coolermaster Master Fan MF120R 120mm, and a simple argb strip from Amazon.

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FrancisDragon
Member
213
05-29-2023, 09:03 AM
#5
Your motherboard is an MSI x470 gaming plus Maximus model
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FrancisDragon
05-29-2023, 09:03 AM #5

Your motherboard is an MSI x470 gaming plus Maximus model

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Struzz
Member
75
05-29-2023, 03:52 PM
#6
The case needs a box to link the fans. It could also handle RGB color settings. Looks like I might have picked the wrong model—my Gigabyte X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING is packed with RGB lighting.
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Struzz
05-29-2023, 03:52 PM #6

The case needs a box to link the fans. It could also handle RGB color settings. Looks like I might have picked the wrong model—my Gigabyte X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING is packed with RGB lighting.

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bubba_kushx7
Junior Member
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05-29-2023, 10:04 PM
#7
The product connects via USB 2.0 header, ensuring compatibility.
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bubba_kushx7
05-29-2023, 10:04 PM #7

The product connects via USB 2.0 header, ensuring compatibility.

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Prime3656
Member
158
05-29-2023, 11:28 PM
#8
No, it doesn't require a dedicated RGB header on the motherboard to function or adjust the lighting settings.
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Prime3656
05-29-2023, 11:28 PM #8

No, it doesn't require a dedicated RGB header on the motherboard to function or adjust the lighting settings.

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solariiss
Member
146
05-30-2023, 04:43 AM
#9
Ok ok ok My dude (OP) let clear some stuff up for you. First of all your motherboard does support rgb. The headers are for 4 pin 12v rgb products. The products you have bought are 5v argb. The info on you case is limited, but from what I can tell. your case has a argb controller which all the stock fans connect to and theres a remote for you to control the lighting of those fan. Now some of the rgb eco systems have there own connectors to make people only buy their stuff, but on the cheaper one it's ez to mod to your needs. So you maybe able to use the included controller for your new fans and strip. If not you'll need need a 12v to 5v argb adapter to use the motherboard header or a controller that plugs into the usb header This controller will work just not the as @penguin1 says it will. The usb connection is only updating the device and allowing more lighting options to be support. However it does allow you to connect this control to the 12v header on the motherboard and connect your 5v argb fans to it. You'll be able to control the lighting via software (either mystic lighting or dragon center)
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solariiss
05-30-2023, 04:43 AM #9

Ok ok ok My dude (OP) let clear some stuff up for you. First of all your motherboard does support rgb. The headers are for 4 pin 12v rgb products. The products you have bought are 5v argb. The info on you case is limited, but from what I can tell. your case has a argb controller which all the stock fans connect to and theres a remote for you to control the lighting of those fan. Now some of the rgb eco systems have there own connectors to make people only buy their stuff, but on the cheaper one it's ez to mod to your needs. So you maybe able to use the included controller for your new fans and strip. If not you'll need need a 12v to 5v argb adapter to use the motherboard header or a controller that plugs into the usb header This controller will work just not the as @penguin1 says it will. The usb connection is only updating the device and allowing more lighting options to be support. However it does allow you to connect this control to the 12v header on the motherboard and connect your 5v argb fans to it. You'll be able to control the lighting via software (either mystic lighting or dragon center)

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heroboy17
Senior Member
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05-30-2023, 05:20 AM
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Based on my own encounters with this scenario, adjusting the input correctly and lowering the RGB to half its maximum will make the 5v signals function properly. The LEDs may become slightly warm unless you keep each value below 106 (to avoid exceeding the 0-255 range). This reduces the signal to about 5v at roughly 41.6% of the 12v power supply.
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heroboy17
05-30-2023, 05:20 AM #10

Based on my own encounters with this scenario, adjusting the input correctly and lowering the RGB to half its maximum will make the 5v signals function properly. The LEDs may become slightly warm unless you keep each value below 106 (to avoid exceeding the 0-255 range). This reduces the signal to about 5v at roughly 41.6% of the 12v power supply.

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