Is this case RGB compatible with my MOBO?

[Jakebrims]

Hiya

 

i was looking at the "MasterBox MB511 ARGB" and wanted to know if the RGB will work, my mobo doesnt have RGB headers tho.   B450M-K

This is my first look into rgb so sorry if its a stupid question

 

Thanks

[WaggishOhio383]

15 minutes ago, Jakebrims said:

Hiya

 

i was looking at the "MasterBox MB511 ARGB" and wanted to know if the RGB will work, my mobo doesnt have RGB headers tho.   B450M-K

This is my first look into rgb so sorry if its a stupid question

 

Thanks

You won't be able to control the RGB from your motherboard via software on your computer if you don't have an RGB header. However, the case does include an optional wired remote button that can be used to change the RGB between different presets. You can also rewire the reset button on the case to change the RGB instead if you would like.

 

More info on how it works if you scroll down to the section titled "ARGB CONTROLLER" on this page: https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/cases/mid-tower/masterbox-mb511-argb/

[Jakebrims]

1 minute ago, WaggishOhio383 said:

You won't be able to control the RGB from your motherboard via software on your computer if you don't have an RGB header. However, the case does include an optional wired remote button that can be used to change the RGB between different presets. You can also rewire the reset button on the case to change the RGB instead if you would like.

Ahh ok, thank you. are the RGB profiles predefined i assume?

[WaggishOhio383]

Just now, Jakebrims said:

Ahh ok, thank you. are the RGB profiles predefined i assume?

Yes. Unfortunately you cannot create your own color patterns, but there are 14 presets available so hopefully you can find one you like.

[Jakebrims]

Just now, WaggishOhio383 said:

Yes. Unfortunately you cannot create your own color patterns, but there are 14 presets available so hopefully you can find one you like.

Ohh ok, do you know how the remote button will connect to the board? im guessing its USB?

[WaggishOhio383]

Just now, Jakebrims said:

Ohh ok, do you know how the remote button will connect to the board? im guessing its USB?

It doesn't connect to your motherboard. It connects to the fan hub. I would assume you just connect the 3 or 4-pin RGB cable straight into it, rather than plugging into the header on your motherboard (which you don''t have). I believe the remote also requires power, but I don't know for sure what kind of connector is used for that.

[Jakebrims]

Just now, WaggishOhio383 said:

It doesn't connect to your motherboard. It connects to the fan hub. I would assume you just connect the 3 or 4-pin RGB cable straight into it, rather than plugging into the header on your motherboard (which you don''t have). I believe the remote also requires power, but I don't know for sure what kind of connector is used for that.

Ahhh right i get ya, sorry if the question seems stupid, ive just decided to go rgb lol 

[WaggishOhio383]

1 minute ago, Jakebrims said:

Ahhh right i get ya, sorry if the question seems stupid, ive just decided to go rgb lol 

No worries. It was somewhat complicated for me figuring out how RGB wiring works the first time around. It makes a lot more sense once you've actually done it.