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Im looking for some asus aura sync compatable LED strips to my knowledge the Cablemod ones were compatatable but it seems they have switched to gigabyte RGB tech, Anyone know any, magnetic or adhesive idc much

Look at how cool that looks.. but I've red the reviews and oh my god some of them are bad if you look close. Some people are getting shocked, other people are having wires burn out on them, etc. They're cheaply made by the looks of it. I can't find any other company that makes this style of cathode. What gives? Am I wrong? are the decent ones out there I'm missing? Even these ones are pretty darn hard to find too at least for a reasonable price.

hi guys, i am looking for an RGB LED strip to go in my case but cannot find anything i want. i want it to be compatible with the msi mystic lighting so i can control it from there software and i would like it to do stuff like in this video https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiL_7fXzY7XAhWKhRoKHSy2Ah0Q3ywIKTAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D7e7pDT-BFKs&usg=AOvVaw33_Qx4h1tBRzcGVzsjx_ma (or something similar) thanks in advance, -James

Hi there everyone! TLDR: I would love (if need be to start) a new RGB Discussion Topic. I am new here but have followed LTT for a while. So short story long (sorry but my handle is an IRL nickname, I didn't get it by chance) I own a small PC repair and service store in Copenhagen Denmark. Since taking it over from my much older cousin who retired I have been following LMG on youtube to get myself back to snuff in terms of current knowledge. I have played around with PCs since I was a spoiled 10-year-old so I know "a few things" and can fix most common problems but I by no means know it all. My Wife and I run the store together and we are both gamers (but have no time, yay small business) and we are discussing making some upgrades to our own systems if just to showcase what we can do. However I have hit a snag and discovered I have made some incorrect assumptions based on how easy it is to light up a PC with RGB. Now we have a case, a mobo in mind, some rgb fans and we want to get it all sync'd up. But finding easily accessible information on how RGB "works" together seems to be difficult. SO! I am hoping we could add a topic to this forum where we can try to gather and pool an extensive amount of knowledge of the basic and fundemental workings of RGB hardware and software. Basically I think knowledge should be open source and not just be in the hands of those who have tried. Is that something that you, we, they can get behind? I am trying to ask politely cause I can't find any hits for "RGB Discussion" and whlie there are posts about RGB they all seem to be very specific.

I am thinking of getting aftermarket RGB strips for my case and desk. So, just wondering. If the RGB header on the AUS Z270 motherboards work with addressable/digital RGB strips. as in, if I go on the 'rainbow mode' will each individual led be a different colour? Or do i have to go out and spend an extra £20 for a strip that is 3x shorter and has its own controller and software? This is the kit im getting: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5M-Dream-Color-6803-IC-Chip-5050-RGB-LED-Strip-133-Effects-RF-Controller-New-/401115204488?hash=item5d64544b88:g:kTYAAOSwRgJXluFF Before you say: 'that is way too long.' I'm going to use this one strip for my desk and pc, it has 2 connections on either side. i just need to cut it to length.

Hello, I'm not sure if this is the right category to post this in, but it's the closest I've found. I bought some rgb light strips for my new pc build, and after installing them I noticed that when cycling colors they are opposite colors except when they are red. after checking to make sure they were connected properly, I noticed that they have different layouts, with one being 12V,R,G,B and the other being 12V,R,B,G. Is there some sort of adapter I can connect between the two strips that will cross the G and B channels so that they sync properly?

Hey all, I've been digging around to find ways of completely syncing rgb fans and strips to a mobo with Asus aura, and I just wanted to check that the method I've found isn't dangerous. I'm mainly worried about frying something, given how many devices I'll have running off these two RGB headers. The mobo i'm looking at is the Asus ROG Strix X370-F Gaming: As you can see, there are two RGB headers (they're white, one top right the other bottom middle/left). However in my lighting setup I'm looking at having 5 fans and one RGB strip. The only aura compatible fans I've found that I can actually buy near me are the Masterfan Pro 120 RGB series. The strip I'm looking at is the Cablemod Widebeam 30cm RGB strip, which is also aura compatible. However as you can see the dilemma is that there are 6 devices and 2 headers. The solution I've come up with is connecting one of these: http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cooling-accessories/1-to-3-rgb-splitter-cable/ to each header on the motherboard and connecting my devices to the splitters via male to male 4 pin connectors. Ok, so I know it was a long winded question, but basically I just want to be absolutely sure this poses to risk to my parts, and that nothing is going to get fried when I first switch it on. Thanks in advance, Jaeger

Hello everyone, Does anyone here aside myself feel that LTT should start to do segments for professional audio, and lighting equipment. The kind of gear used in live events, concerts, and dances I'm talking about. They could bring on someone to do reviews of powered and unpowered PA systems, various lighting desks and how to program lights, and how to produce live video content. This would be a welcome addition to all the computer tech that is already discussed, Respectfully, -DJ Code

I have a new alienware 15 r3. I am loving it so far but there is a problem with the lighting. the side lights on the left of the lid do not light up or sync to a profile until the laptop is about 3/4 of the way closed. this also applies for the alien head on the back and the alienware logo on the chin inside the lid. I am really hoping this is not a hardware problem, or if it is I hope its an easy fix. Has anyone had a similar issue and if so hmu with potential solutions.

Hey, So a few days ago I made a thread asking about lighting on the Asus ROG Strix X370-F: So, I followed the advice I was given and checked out the manual of the mobo in question to see what the maximum voltage was. It says that: [Each] RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. Now, I know absolutely nothing about electronics, so I just want to be clear. To the first header (via a 3 way splitter), I will attach 3 CM Masterfan Pro 120 RGB fans (4 leds I believe on each fan). To the second header (also via a splitter), I will attach 2 of those same fans and one 30cm RGB strip. Basically I just want to be sure that the "amperage" isn't a problem, and everything will run without shorting out or anything. One last thing, on the product page for the fans, it says they are Aura ready, but at the bottom of the page my motherboard is not listed in the "recommended motherboard" list. I presume that the mobo list is pretty arbitrary (it lists only old z170 and z270 boards), but I just want to double check that compatibility relies on software and not hardware. Thanks, Jaeger

hey, i was just looking to see if I can find a 20-30 cm RGB strip what can sync up with my Asus Aura motherboard. all I have found is 40cm and above, I'm running a lian li pc 05s case so I need something with an adhesive and short enough that it doesn't bend over onto the side panels, as I am looking to line it across the bottom and possibly the top as well. any suggestions?

Good morning tech heads! I finally have the time to add a RGB LED lighting strip for my old Corsair 540 build! Any suggestion on which one to buy? Just looking for a cheap one!

Does the HD fan series RGB work with the built in RGB on this case?

I'm planning on building a rig soon, and the parts I have picked out so far (that matter in regards to my question) are: Asus ROG Strix Z270E (Aura Sync) G.Skill RGB RAM (Aura Sync) Corsair 570x Case (Corsair Lighting) NZXT Kraken x52 AIO-Liquid Cooling (Kraken Lighting) (2) SP120 RGB fans for radiator (Corsair Lighting) As you can see, there are some conflicting RGB systems here. I'm aware that the AIO, fans, and case will not work with Aura Sync, and vice versa. My question is for me to be able to build this unit and have all the lights at least working, do I need an RGB controller in addition to the standard one that comes with the 570x case? Or can I get away with just plugging everything into the corsair controller and using three different pieces of software to control the lights? This is my first build, and I have no experience with lighting as far as computers go. I appreciate any advice!

So I recently had a look in my local Maplin (A British electronics shop) because I needed some extra fans because 8 Isn't enough and found some cold cathodes for like £10 decided to pick them up and was pleasantly surprised I never really though LED lighting RGB or not never really looked that good and in my opinion cold cathodes just look a lot nicer than the latter but you never really see them in pc's anymore It's all about these rainbow motherboards and mousepad's that just look tacky to me (does anyone else share my opinion on this I'd be interested to know). I am aware that they do use a lot more power than their LED counterparts but when has building a new PC ever really been about making it super efficient. TL;DR Bought cold cathodes wondered why their not really used anymore. Thanks for reading.

I really don't know which one I want to buy first : the keyboard or lighting. Please vote.

Hi! I just bought a Blackwidow X Tournament Edition Chroma, and i'm trying to change the lighting profile on it. It won't let me. I've re-installed synapse five times. when I hit "apply" in the configurator, the button turns gray like it should, but the keyboard doesn't change from its stock breathing spectrum cycle. H E L P

So i've been planning to buy led strips for along time and still can't figure out why is the pricing so different, I mean look at this, they both 5050 LED strips, they both RGB lighting, they both 5m long, they both waterproof, they both got 12V, 5A power supply. What do you guys think? One more thing, can i share the URL here? Does that fighting against the rule of this website? Let me know, cuz i'm kinda new here Any answers will be appreciated. Thanks ,And Have A Nice Day

Hi guys, I wanted to make a colorful build so I wanted to use LEDs with my case. for my case I found the Phanteks Evolv ATX, I really like this case. for lighting, I originally was going to go with the hue+ led strips and call it a day, that's when I found the nzxt aer fans. I wanted to know a few things about them. on the front of the case it has two air intake vents on the left and right; how well would the light go through that and if it would look good. I also wanted to know if there was a better case that would complement these fans in a better way. or vice versa, better fans for this case that do LEDs. On a side note, I have not gotten my case yet and it would be cool if I got some opinions on the color too; I like the gray one but would it be better to get the black or white one more or stick with gray? Thank you guys!

Welcome to my first tutorial! First of all I do not mean to offend anyone at LTT, it's just a joke (every time Linus does DIY it makes me cringe as an engineer student though). That being said, this tutorial is intended to make it as easy as possible for anyone to build a set of LED lights with a similar feature set as the NZXT hue+. This means that every single LED on your strip can be individually controlled. This opens an immense amount of customization options, all within your grasp with the use of a simple app I coded. Oh and by the way the total materials cost is around $25 US. Before we start a few notes and the obligatory disclaimer: This post is meant to serve as a guide, and I am in no way shape or form responsible for any damage that you may cause to your hardware or yourself. That being said, use common sense and you will be fine. Lastly, I must inform you that the app is NOT color accurate due to the nature of LED lighting, and the patterns represented in the app are there to give you an idea of what they will look like in the LEDs: the two are not in sync. Here is what you will need: -Addressable LED strip for a pc case I recommend 1m 60 leds. Here is a link on ebay -Arduino nano as the brains of the operation. Link from ebay -Interal mini USB type B adapter. Ebay link -Sacrificial molex connector with 5v wires. -Small enclosure to protect the arduino -Some mounting mechanism, small magnets or double sided tape -16, 18 or 20 gauge wire if you want to have longer runs Tools and others: -Soldering iron and solder, nothing fancy is needed, but a flat head tip and rosin core solder makes it easier -Miscellaneous tools, scissors, hot glue, pliers, wire strippers, etc. -A drill to make holes in the enclosure -Heatshrink tubing, electrical tape works too -A working computer with the Arduino IDE and FastLED librarie installed -Optional: Multimeter to double check voltages and connections. -Optional: Third hand tool to hold everything in place while you solder -The folder containing all my code: https://github.com/Dany-Boy55/Addressable-WS2812-LED-controller With all of that covered let's get going with the software: Open the file “DIY_LEDSV1.5_Addressable.ino” and plug in your arduino to you pc. At the top of the code you should see a line that says: #define NUM_LEDS 60. Replace the number 60 with the number of leds in your strip. The next line: const String Device_Name = "Case Lights" sets the controller name, replace it if you want but keep it short. Go to Tools→ Board→ ard select your arduino version (nano and ATmega328 for the one I linked). Next go to Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Devices and Printers→ (at the bottom) Unspecified → arduino or USB UART→ double click → hardware. There you should the USB serial port (COM#) where the # represents a number, remember it. Then, on the arduino software, Tools→Port→The port number found earlier. Finally upload the code with the → arrow symbol or Control+U. Some LED’s on the arduino should blink rapidly, when they stop you are done. Now for the hardware, fire up your soldering iron. Identify the white and red wires coming out of the strip and run some heatshrink down them. Grab your molex and extend the cables if needed. Solder red with red (5v) and black with white (GND). IMPORTANT: double check the voltage coming from the molex, otherwise you can fry the strip. Grab the connector that comes with the strip and the arduino. Solder the white wire to a GNP pad and the green (signal) wire to the pad labeled “2”. Drill holes in your enclosure for the USB cable and the connector. IMPORTANT: don not solder the red wire to the arduino! It is better to put some heatshrink or tape over it to prevent shorts. Fix the arduino inside the enclosure with glue and close the lid. Before you install your lights it’s a good idea to test them, so open up your case, power the LEDS from the PSU and plug the arduino into an internal USB port. In the files you got from my github there should be a folder named app, open the executable in there. Once in the app, click on “Scan for leds”. If nothing happens try it a second time after a few seconds. You should see your controller appear in the drop-down box, click "connect". From here on it should be pretty intuitive, select any pattern you like and you should see your LEDs come to life. Feel free to play around with the effects, colors speed etc. Now it’s finally time to install your LED strip and do your best to hide the mustard and ketchup cables that connect everything together. Just throw everything into the back or the base of your case and you should be fine. After you finished tidying up, play around with the app and find your favorite colors and patterns. Thank you for reading this tutorial, and even if you don’t intend to build this yourself, I encourage you to download the app and play around with the patterns and settings. If you have any ideas for new features that you would like to see added please let me know. Also if you find any bugs or problems. The next step is to see if I can find a way to use CPU and GPU temps and utilization for colors, as well as music response. I'm making progress and the feature will most likely be added during the Easter holidays. Anyway, should you have any questions I will gladly answer them the best I can. Dany out!

Hi LTT Community, I just recently upgraded my amd stealth cooler to a DeepCool 240 Castle RGB I tried to connect my RGB connector to MOBO but sadly it wont fit.someone reccomended me the RGB controller from deepcool and I tried to order it from Amazon but theres another problem amazon does not ship it to My country (Philippines).And there are no possible way to get the deepcool rgb controller here in my country tried new egg but nothing come up. so my question where should I buy it?Is there any onther way to connect it to the 4 pin connector?Is there another RGB controller that I haven't heard Before? Spec: Ryzen 5 2600 16 2x8Gb Xcalibur DDR4 ASUS ROG STRIX B-450 F Gaming DeepCool Castle 240 RGB AIO thanks LTT~

So here’s the deal. I run a Roller Skating rink in Florida and our lighting system is ancient. It’s from the 80s when everything was weird. The board itself is ALL switched with 0 computer hardware of any kind not even a PCB. The lights are fluorescent based and can chase, dim, and go to the beat of the music. The functionality is limited and replacing it is mandatory. I am trying to find an LED replacement and can’t seem to find anything that would suit the needs. I am actually considering buying a bunch of LED strips and a bunch of arduinos and making them myself but I would need way too many power supplies and arduinos for the amount of lighting I need. I am looking for a professional system nothing too exciting just to have a chase feature a color changing feature and dimming features but I can’t seem to find any. Thanks, Timmy

I was just wondering if there is such a thing (like a plastic screening with an adhesive) that prevents reflections on a pc side panel and allows the RGB inside to shine more on the panel. First image as an example. Mine right now has the lights shining on different components. Second image as an example. Thanks.

Hi guys, I put this post in peripherals because I didn't know where questions about RGB lighting would go (sorry). This is a post that hopefully helps me understand some of the details and doubts regarding RGB and to help make an educated decision down the line. I currently have my personal PC with an ASUS B450-I that has two RGB strip locations on it; "1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) , 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)". I had previously purchased a basic RGB kit from amazon that I use on one of the ports (with a splitter) on my motherboard that work. Its great and I love it but its single color only and doesn't utilize the motherboards capabilities fully I feel. Questions I have: -Should I be buying a "5050" strip to connect to my "add header"? If not what am I looking for? -Should I save the slot for some kind of accessory that might use it (like an AIO or something)? (Please recommend one if so) -Why do some of these kits sold by Corsair, NZXT etc have strips who's headers look completely different than the basic ones I use? (Even this Silverstone kit I found. Also will these work on my header?) -Will I need to spend upwards of 50CAD to get something that works with this header? I hope you guys have the patience to answer these questions for me. I'm only trying to learn more about something I love doing. Thanks!

Does anyone know if it is possible to replace the white LED strip on the bottom of the front panel of the Corsair 275R? If so, how and where would I find a red LED strip replacement?