Cable Connectors

[Vulcanrvn90]

I've looked I feel like everywhere and can't seem to find the info I'm looking for.

 

What kind of connector is a 3 pin argb connector? What brand and type would be super helpful.

 

Also if anyone knows the specific microblade connector that aquacomputer uses for its rgbpx. 

 

Also I'm wanting to make argb to rgbpx cables, the rgbpx is what aquacomputer uses. For cable management purposes I'm going to do the cable mod that bitwit does and trim the existing power and rgb cables on my fans down to super short then I want to make a a single spliced cable that connects all the fans together and ends in a single rgbpx end that plugs into an octo/fabwerk. Is the only way to connect the argb fan connector to a cable to use the 3 pin male adapter? I can't be the only one that thinks these things sucks and fall out all the time thus begging the question aside from using tape or the ek cable ties, is there any better way to get the cables to connect more seamlessly and tightly? 

Edited May 24, 2021 by Vulcanrvn90
Added photo per request

[thrasher_565]

32 minutes ago, Vulcanrvn90 said:

I've looked I feel like everywhere and can't seem to find the info I'm looking for.

 

What kind of connector is a 3 pin argb connector? What brand and type would be super helpful.

 

Also if anyone knows the specific microblade connector that aquacomputer uses for its rgbpx. 

 

Also I'm wanting to make argb to rgbpx cables, the rgbpx is what aquacomputer uses. For cable management purposes I'm going to do the cable mod that bitwit does and trim the existing power and rgb cables on my fans down to super short then I want to make a a single spliced cable that connects all the fans together and ends in a single rgbpx end that plugs into an octo/fabwerk. Is the only way to connect the argb fan connector to a cable to use the 3 pin male adapter? I can't be the only one that thinks these things sucks and fall out all the time thus begging the question aside from using tape or the ek cable ties, is there any better way to get the cables to connect more seamlessly and tightly? 

 

[HanZie82]

40 minutes ago, Vulcanrvn90 said:

What kind of connector is a 3 pin argb connector? What brand and type would be super helpful.

Dupont terminal connector. Female on the power side and male on the aRGB LED side.

[thrasher_565]

23 minutes ago, HanZie82 said:

Dupont terminal connector. Female on the power side and male on the aRGB LED side.

rgb and argb are not Dupont there thicker and round

 

Edited May 23, 2021 by thrasher_565

[HanZie82]

10 minutes ago, thrasher_565 said:

rgb and argb are not Dupont there thicker and round

You must be confused with the 'LED-strip' connector (on the right in picture) that afaik has no other name.

I'm talking about the left one, that is widely used and a better standard (imho) and definatly called a dupont terminal connector.

Also why the Topic Starter should have posted a picture to go along with the question!

 

 

[thrasher_565]

1 minute ago, HanZie82 said:

You must be confused with the 'LED-strip' connector (on the right in picture) that afaik has no other name.

I'm talking about the left one, that is widely used and a better standard (imho) and definatly called a dupont terminal connector.

Also why the Topic Starter should have posted a picture to go along with the question!

 

 

agreed on the pic but the left is jst-sm with probably DuPont pins but i dont no the right is standers 2+1 argb connector that has no name as far as im aware. so you just buy cables and cut them up to make your own cables. there was ones sold with one side un thermal but there harder to find so idk to look.

 

[HanZie82]

Just now, thrasher_565 said:

agreed on the pic but the left is jst-sm with probably DuPont pins but i dont no the right is standers 2+1 argb connector that has no name as far as im aware. so you just buy cables and cut them up to make your own cables. there was ones sold with one side un thermal but there harder to find so idk to look.

Yes the one on the right i only know as LED-strip connector. afaik it has no official name, or i just dont know it.
Also its a really annoying plug always falling out when you only look at it. hahahaha.

[thrasher_565]

2 minutes ago, HanZie82 said:

Yes the one on the right i only know as LED-strip connector. afaik it has no official name, or i just dont know it.
Also its a really annoying plug always falling out when you only look at it. hahahaha.

ya there were things to hold them together but tap works just was well.

 

this but 3 pin

https://www.amazon.ca/20pcs-Connector-Lights-Length-Female/dp/B07CWWDY4J/ref=sr_1_162?dchild=1&keywords=argb+connector&qid=1621745278&sr=8-162

[thrasher_565]

 

[thrasher_565]

https://www.aquatuning.us/cables/argb-rgb-led-cables/26866/aquacomputer-rgbpx-adapter-for-components-with-mainboard-connection

[thrasher_565]

21 minutes ago, HanZie82 said:

Also its a really annoying plug always falling out when you only look at it. hahahaha.

https://www.amazon.ca/EKWB-EK-Loop-Cable-Straps-Lighting/dp/B08LXTVD4K/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ek+loop&qid=1621746454&sr=8-7

[Vulcanrvn90]

After reading all the comments which I much appreciate btw, I've decided since I'm making custom length cables that I'm going to just switch the ends anyway and use the locking corsair type on my fans and splitter cable going to the rgbpx end. 

 

Thank you all for the help. 

[Andy_eh]

On 5/24/2021 at 11:58 AM, Vulcanrvn90 said:

After reading all the comments which I much appreciate btw, I've decided since I'm making custom length cables that I'm going to just switch the ends anyway and use the locking corsair type on my fans and splitter cable going to the rgbpx end. 

 

Thank you all for the help. 

Did you ever find some part numbers for those connectors in your original post? I’ve scoured the net and forums for hours and can’t find it. I’d like to order from Digi Key or RS. Have you ever tried looking through those sites online catalogs without a part number?? Mind >>>> blown!

[Vulcanrvn90]

I haven't ever found a name or type, although the link in the second post has been extremely helpful, definitely start looking there. That is part of the reason I actually decided to switch to the Corsair ends.

 

Something I just noticed as well, similar to molex's 4 pin male fan connector, I think you can just use a male to female connector with pins on one side and holes on the other that you can find on moddiy and just solder you cables onto the male ends, then plug whatever you need to into the female portion and it will get the job done. You wont have the entire connector put it should still function just fine and actually be a lot more sleek and easier to sleeve if this makes sense.

[fonzz1e]

On 5/26/2021 at 8:13 AM, Andy_eh said:

Did you ever find some part numbers for those connectors in your original post? I’ve scoured the net and forums for hours and can’t find it. I’d like to order from Digi Key or RS. Have you ever tried looking through those sites online catalogs without a part number?? Mind >>>> blown!

 

i used these parts for rgbpx, aquacomputer uses molex picoblade connectors (4pin)

 

Molex 2149201211 - precrimped wires, gauge 26

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/2149201211/12181216

 

Molex 0510210400 - PicoBlade Female Connector Housing

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0510210400/242844?s=N4IgTCBcDaIKwEYAMYEFokBYlJAXQF8g