F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop You're having trouble assembling your PC and need assistance with cables.

You're having trouble assembling your PC and need assistance with cables.

You're having trouble assembling your PC and need assistance with cables.

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eagle_star
Junior Member
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12-15-2023, 08:16 PM
#1
Let me help you figure out the best path for those cables. Could you share more details about their location and purpose?
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eagle_star
12-15-2023, 08:16 PM #1

Let me help you figure out the best path for those cables. Could you share more details about their location and purpose?

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masterhamann8
Junior Member
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12-15-2023, 08:28 PM
#2
The correct setup involves connecting the SATA power from your power supply (the same cable used for hard drives, 2.5" SSDs, optical drives, etc.) to a cable with several connectors. The left side has RGB lighting, but to determine the proper connection point, you need to know your motherboard and the case you're using.
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masterhamann8
12-15-2023, 08:28 PM #2

The correct setup involves connecting the SATA power from your power supply (the same cable used for hard drives, 2.5" SSDs, optical drives, etc.) to a cable with several connectors. The left side has RGB lighting, but to determine the proper connection point, you need to know your motherboard and the case you're using.

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JakeTVGaming
Senior Member
259
12-16-2023, 02:17 AM
#3
the left side is a 3-pin ARGB 5v unit meant for RGB use, just don't connect it to the 4-pin header. the other seems like a SATA power adapter, though i'm uncertain due to the angle in the photo, so maybe i'm mistaken.
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JakeTVGaming
12-16-2023, 02:17 AM #3

the left side is a 3-pin ARGB 5v unit meant for RGB use, just don't connect it to the 4-pin header. the other seems like a SATA power adapter, though i'm uncertain due to the angle in the photo, so maybe i'm mistaken.

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Olethewickd
Member
138
12-16-2023, 02:52 AM
#4
It's a B450 tomahawk, keep it low 500dx
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Olethewickd
12-16-2023, 02:52 AM #4

It's a B450 tomahawk, keep it low 500dx

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sprinklekitten
Junior Member
27
12-20-2023, 10:58 AM
#5
It appears the motherboard features a 4-pin RGB connector, not a 3-pin one. The cross-compatibility claim is incorrect.
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sprinklekitten
12-20-2023, 10:58 AM #5

It appears the motherboard features a 4-pin RGB connector, not a 3-pin one. The cross-compatibility claim is incorrect.

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SmartBoysFart
Member
211
12-29-2023, 06:04 PM
#6
Yes, you might be able to improve it.
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SmartBoysFart
12-29-2023, 06:04 PM #6

Yes, you might be able to improve it.

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Mr_Pure
Junior Member
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01-04-2024, 12:21 AM
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Could you clarify what you mean by "fix it"? I'm here to help with whatever you need.
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Mr_Pure
01-04-2024, 12:21 AM #7

Could you clarify what you mean by "fix it"? I'm here to help with whatever you need.

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_DeathTrap_
Member
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01-04-2024, 05:52 PM
#8
You'd have to purchase an appropriate RGB controller.
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_DeathTrap_
01-04-2024, 05:52 PM #8

You'd have to purchase an appropriate RGB controller.

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SKULL_CRUNCH24
Junior Member
16
01-07-2024, 08:14 PM
#9
You can obtain an RGB controller that fits a 4-pin, 12V connection.
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SKULL_CRUNCH24
01-07-2024, 08:14 PM #9

You can obtain an RGB controller that fits a 4-pin, 12V connection.

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IkBenHetBram
Senior Member
735
01-07-2024, 08:32 PM
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The SATA connector fits into your power supply unit. It provides electricity to devices like a fan controller or fans mounted inside the case. The RGB connector likely powers the RGB lights on your fans or LED strips on the case. You might keep it unplugged now, as the LEDs won’t turn on. In the future, you could purchase a fan controller that supports this connector (such as digital RGB 5V) and use it.
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IkBenHetBram
01-07-2024, 08:32 PM #10

The SATA connector fits into your power supply unit. It provides electricity to devices like a fan controller or fans mounted inside the case. The RGB connector likely powers the RGB lights on your fans or LED strips on the case. You might keep it unplugged now, as the LEDs won’t turn on. In the future, you could purchase a fan controller that supports this connector (such as digital RGB 5V) and use it.