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RGB motherboard signal control device

RGB motherboard signal control device

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StyleTrick
Senior Member
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08-04-2018, 09:00 PM
#1
Are there compatible RGB motherboards for an LGA 1151 socket with an i7-9700k CPU?
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StyleTrick
08-04-2018, 09:00 PM #1

Are there compatible RGB motherboards for an LGA 1151 socket with an i7-9700k CPU?

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Papyrule
Senior Member
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08-15-2018, 06:45 AM
#2
IIRC SignalRGB relies heavily on OpenRGB’s backend, which supports a wider range of motherboards than what’s listed. I wouldn’t rely solely on the OpenRGB list, though it’s a sensible starting point. You can always fall back to using OpenRGB if SignalRGB isn’t compatible.
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Papyrule
08-15-2018, 06:45 AM #2

IIRC SignalRGB relies heavily on OpenRGB’s backend, which supports a wider range of motherboards than what’s listed. I wouldn’t rely solely on the OpenRGB list, though it’s a sensible starting point. You can always fall back to using OpenRGB if SignalRGB isn’t compatible.

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Kecs
Member
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08-20-2018, 10:57 PM
#3
Signal aimed for cross-platform compatibility, compatible with most RGB-enabled boards.
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Kecs
08-20-2018, 10:57 PM #3

Signal aimed for cross-platform compatibility, compatible with most RGB-enabled boards.

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levin00
Junior Member
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08-26-2018, 06:08 PM
#4
I was planning to convey the same idea. In short, set it up and check the results.
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levin00
08-26-2018, 06:08 PM #4

I was planning to convey the same idea. In short, set it up and check the results.

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Furious07
Junior Member
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08-28-2018, 02:37 AM
#5
The GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master LGA 1151 (300 Series) is an upgraded Intel Z390 SATA 6Gb/s ATX board I’m considering for replacement. It should work well since my existing MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Plus lacks ARGB support.
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Furious07
08-28-2018, 02:37 AM #5

The GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS Master LGA 1151 (300 Series) is an upgraded Intel Z390 SATA 6Gb/s ATX board I’m considering for replacement. It should work well since my existing MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Plus lacks ARGB support.

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nathanspike
Member
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08-28-2018, 06:05 AM
#6
This setup looks solid overall, but unless you're purchasing it at a very discounted price, it's probably smarter to upgrade your CPU too—especially with the 12th generation Intel. You're either landing on a pretty expensive new board (hard to find one for that price), or you'll end up buying a used one, which will cost over $200. If you sell your current CPU for around $150, you have about $350 left to invest in a new CPU and motherboard. With that budget, you can choose between a 5600 with B550 or a Gigabyte B660 Gaming X DDR4 paired with an i5 12400F—both offer much better performance and should work well with SignalRGB.
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nathanspike
08-28-2018, 06:05 AM #6

This setup looks solid overall, but unless you're purchasing it at a very discounted price, it's probably smarter to upgrade your CPU too—especially with the 12th generation Intel. You're either landing on a pretty expensive new board (hard to find one for that price), or you'll end up buying a used one, which will cost over $200. If you sell your current CPU for around $150, you have about $350 left to invest in a new CPU and motherboard. With that budget, you can choose between a 5600 with B550 or a Gigabyte B660 Gaming X DDR4 paired with an i5 12400F—both offer much better performance and should work well with SignalRGB.

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Siberian02
Member
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09-17-2018, 04:42 PM
#7
The i7 9700K is performing quite well overall.
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Siberian02
09-17-2018, 04:42 PM #7

The i7 9700K is performing quite well overall.

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L0neW0lf_Adam
Junior Member
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09-17-2018, 11:08 PM
#8
I'm not claiming it doesn't exist, but the current used board costs don't seem logical, and combining a CPU upgrade with other changes could save money.
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L0neW0lf_Adam
09-17-2018, 11:08 PM #8

I'm not claiming it doesn't exist, but the current used board costs don't seem logical, and combining a CPU upgrade with other changes could save money.

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seeker07
Senior Member
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09-24-2018, 05:54 PM
#9
Sure, it does make sense, but finding a good way to get rid of things fast isn’t easy, particularly when you rely on your daily commute.
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seeker07
09-24-2018, 05:54 PM #9

Sure, it does make sense, but finding a good way to get rid of things fast isn’t easy, particularly when you rely on your daily commute.

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daxl_fns
Junior Member
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09-24-2018, 08:43 PM
#10
You're right to question the value. It seems like the additional cost isn't justified given the price of the motherboard itself.
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daxl_fns
09-24-2018, 08:43 PM #10

You're right to question the value. It seems like the additional cost isn't justified given the price of the motherboard itself.

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