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Using RGB splitter on ARGB port

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Can I use a 4 to 1 RGB splitter on my ARGB port to connect 4 ARGB fans?  I've one 4 to 1 RGB splitter which I am not using right now thus I want to use that RGB splitter on my ARGB port of the motherboard,need the exact answer,thanks in advance

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No, RGB is 4 pin, ARGB is 3 pin. It will not work. 

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1 minute ago, Skiiwee29 said:

No, RGB is 4 pin, ARGB is 3 pin. It will not work. 

My devices are ARGB and splitter is RGB,will it work or not? 

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On 6/4/2019 at 8:21 AM, Saaif said:

My devices are ARGB and splitter is RGB,will it work or not? 

Depends on the connector, a 4 pin version will work on the 3 pin that has a space for ARGB. It will just have it so one pin is not used. Just note all the devices will sync together and not allow for individual ARGB control. 

 

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