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Yes, the MSI Z390 Gaming Edge supports addressable RGB lighting.

Yes, the MSI Z390 Gaming Edge supports addressable RGB lighting.

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Heropowerbrain
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01-22-2018, 03:12 PM
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I recently bought the MSI Z390-A Pro and noticed it lacks 5V addressable RGB headers. While checking PCPartPicker I found the Gaming Edge with RGB but no clear info on addressable support. My setup already has adjustable fans, RGB RAM, and a RGB cooler—everything should sync. I ordered an ARGB 12V to 5V converter, though it only handles static lighting. I’m hoping for something around $200 that supports addressable RGB, ideally compatible with my i5-8400 and Coffee Lake LGA 1151 board. Would you recommend a mid-range option in that price range?
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Heropowerbrain
01-22-2018, 03:12 PM #1

I recently bought the MSI Z390-A Pro and noticed it lacks 5V addressable RGB headers. While checking PCPartPicker I found the Gaming Edge with RGB but no clear info on addressable support. My setup already has adjustable fans, RGB RAM, and a RGB cooler—everything should sync. I ordered an ARGB 12V to 5V converter, though it only handles static lighting. I’m hoping for something around $200 that supports addressable RGB, ideally compatible with my i5-8400 and Coffee Lake LGA 1151 board. Would you recommend a mid-range option in that price range?

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Cat461
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01-23-2018, 06:01 AM
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The RGB RAM does not need an additional connector.
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Cat461
01-23-2018, 06:01 AM #2

The RGB RAM does not need an additional connector.

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ridgekids98
Junior Member
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01-23-2018, 09:27 AM
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There are two 3-pin RGB connectors, possibly the CORSAIR model won't work while the RAINBOW one will.
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ridgekids98
01-23-2018, 09:27 AM #3

There are two 3-pin RGB connectors, possibly the CORSAIR model won't work while the RAINBOW one will.

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Viridian
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01-23-2018, 05:30 PM
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My bad. I should’ve specified it’s for my case fans and CPU cooler. I haven’t booted to windows yet because I’m waiting for my CPU cooler to come in. I have my CPU, GPU and drives in my other build right now. I threw a GPU in there because I was checking the BIOs. My case fans have a 5V connector for the addressable RGBs but I have no place to plug them into the motherboard to sync them with an application on my computer. don’t judge my cable management yet. It’s my first build and I was gonna tidy it up once I got the drives, CPU and fan in.
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Viridian
01-23-2018, 05:30 PM #4

My bad. I should’ve specified it’s for my case fans and CPU cooler. I haven’t booted to windows yet because I’m waiting for my CPU cooler to come in. I have my CPU, GPU and drives in my other build right now. I threw a GPU in there because I was checking the BIOs. My case fans have a 5V connector for the addressable RGBs but I have no place to plug them into the motherboard to sync them with an application on my computer. don’t judge my cable management yet. It’s my first build and I was gonna tidy it up once I got the drives, CPU and fan in.

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Kr0ssPissi
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01-25-2018, 01:26 AM
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Thanks. I’m not in a hurry right now, so I’ll hold off until the sale comes around for Cyber Monday. It’s just something I can afford.
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Kr0ssPissi
01-25-2018, 01:26 AM #5

Thanks. I’m not in a hurry right now, so I’ll hold off until the sale comes around for Cyber Monday. It’s just something I can afford.