RGB comparability

[Diaan]

Hey guys, sorry if I’m posting in the wrong place. I just desperately need some advice. I am a fairly novice PC builder but at the moment I am trying to purchase some Cougar vortex RGB fans. The packs come with either their core box/V2 or Core box C depending which set I get. Now the confusion comes in, i have a z390 UD motherboard (gigabyte) that does not have a 5V rgb header connection. Am I correct in saying that the 5V is only necessary for software controlled RGB and that the default RGB will still be possible just from the control box? Or is that 5V rgb connection completely necessary to have RGB lighting. 
 

in a normal circumstance I would purchase the item and if it doesn’t work I would return it no issue but currently my country is on a complete lockdown which means purchase of electronics can only be done online which means the return process is somewhat complicated and I would prefer to avoid having to go through that route if possible.

 

thank you in advance guys!

[Omikse]

If the fans require a 5V/3 pin connection then you need a 5v/3 pin header. The type of motherboards you have are usually 12v/4 pin header connections so you would need the 12v/4 pin RGB fans which are not addressable if you are trying to go for the. Now most ARGB fans do come with a controller so you will have to use that instead of connecting to your motherboard. My board (ASUS Crosshair VI Hero) also dose not have the 5v/3 pin connectors so I have to use a controller for the argb fans I use (ezDIY FAB).

[thrasher_565]

this one is cheaper and come with a remote

[Diaan]

9 hours ago, thrasher_565 said:

this one is cheaper and come with a remote

Thank you for this, I’ve gone with the same brand just a slightly cheaper alternative On special (FCB kit) which also comes with a remote

[Diaan]

11 hours ago, Omikse said:

If the fans require a 5V/3 pin connection then you need a 5v/3 pin header. The type of motherboards you have are usually 12v/4 pin header connections so you would need the 12v/4 pin RGB fans which are not addressable if you are trying to go for the. Now most ARGB fans do come with a controller so you will have to use that instead of connecting to your motherboard. My board (ASUS Crosshair VI Hero) also dose not have the 5v/3 pin connectors so I have to use a controller for the argb fans I use (ezDIY FAB).

I really appreciate the input I have ordered the cougar FCB set which also comes with a remote and set to arrive in a few days, thank you for the input it has been a great help