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I recently picked up a pair of Cooler Master ARGB fans, but I wasn't aware of the 2 types of RGB connectors. The Fans use 3 pin ARGB but my motherboard only has 4 pin RGB ports. Is there any way to light them up?

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Ryzen 5 2600
ASUS Strix B450-F
2x8GB Trident Z RGB @3600mhz
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use 3 to 4pin connector cable. The fans should come with that but im not 100% sure

https://www.amazon.com/HJ-Garden-Converter-Extension-Connector/dp/B07QPYSM7Y/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=3pin+to+4pin+fan+adapter&qid=1579794492&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUThJTExFMlhKNVFLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM0MjMxMUVTOUk5VjBRNlpRMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzM5NTUxM0JFWkEyNlBJTFNGUSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

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This is not possible as the 3 pin use 5v and the 4 pin use 12

CPU:i7 9700k 5047.5Mhz All Cores Mobo: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC, RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 OC 3467Mhz GPU:MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8GB OC Storage:Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB, 2x SSD ADATA PRO SP900 256GB, HDD WD CB 2TB, HDD GREEN 2TB PSU: Seasonic focus plus 750w Gold Display(s): 1st: LG 27UK650-W, 4K, IPS, HDR10, 10bit(8bit + A-FRC). 2nd: Samsung 24" LED Monitor (SE390), Cooling:Fazn CPU Cooler Aero 120T Push/pull Corsair ML PRO Fans Keyboard: Corsair K95 Platinum RGB mx Rapidfire Mouse:Razer Naga Chroma  Headset: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound: Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Case: Modded Case Inverted, 5 intake 120mm, one exhaust 120mm.

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2 minutes ago, SavageNeo said:

use 3 to 4pin connector cable. The fans should come with that but im not 100% sure

https://www.amazon.com/HJ-Garden-Converter-Extension-Connector/dp/B07QPYSM7Y/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=3pin+to+4pin+fan+adapter&qid=1579794492&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExUThJTExFMlhKNVFLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM0MjMxMUVTOUk5VjBRNlpRMiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzM5NTUxM0JFWkEyNlBJTFNGUSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Does that allow you to control the lighting?

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1 minute ago, Constantin said:

This is not possible as the 3 pin use 5v and the 4 pin use 12

i mean, mine works with that. Yes i heard that 12V hurts the fans and such but hey, no problems for me. I use that method for my water pump also. And yes it runs at 100% but i do not care

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1 minute ago, SSme said:

Is their any adapter or controller that would work?

I really do not know....

CPU:i7 9700k 5047.5Mhz All Cores Mobo: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC, RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 OC 3467Mhz GPU:MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8GB OC Storage:Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB, 2x SSD ADATA PRO SP900 256GB, HDD WD CB 2TB, HDD GREEN 2TB PSU: Seasonic focus plus 750w Gold Display(s): 1st: LG 27UK650-W, 4K, IPS, HDR10, 10bit(8bit + A-FRC). 2nd: Samsung 24" LED Monitor (SE390), Cooling:Fazn CPU Cooler Aero 120T Push/pull Corsair ML PRO Fans Keyboard: Corsair K95 Platinum RGB mx Rapidfire Mouse:Razer Naga Chroma  Headset: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound: Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Case: Modded Case Inverted, 5 intake 120mm, one exhaust 120mm.

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2 minutes ago, SSme said:

Is their any adapter or controller that would work?

I have almost the same adapter that i linked. You could try if it works. Keep in mind the 12V can hurt your fans by breaking them in the long run

I Use my knowledge as business owner and self taught technician aswell as an AI to help people. AI might be controversial but it actually works pretty well 90% of the time.

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2 minutes ago, SavageNeo said:

Keep in mind the 12V can hurt your fans by breaking them in the long run

the 12 volt pin will instantly kill the 5v RGB

CPU:i7 9700k 5047.5Mhz All Cores Mobo: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC, RAM:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 OC 3467Mhz GPU:MSI RTX 2070 ARMOR 8GB OC Storage:Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250GB, 2x SSD ADATA PRO SP900 256GB, HDD WD CB 2TB, HDD GREEN 2TB PSU: Seasonic focus plus 750w Gold Display(s): 1st: LG 27UK650-W, 4K, IPS, HDR10, 10bit(8bit + A-FRC). 2nd: Samsung 24" LED Monitor (SE390), Cooling:Fazn CPU Cooler Aero 120T Push/pull Corsair ML PRO Fans Keyboard: Corsair K95 Platinum RGB mx Rapidfire Mouse:Razer Naga Chroma  Headset: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Sound: Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker Case: Modded Case Inverted, 5 intake 120mm, one exhaust 120mm.

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