RGB lighting

[testcy]

Can DDR5 RGB lighting go bad even if is turned off? What is its expected lifetime?

[Average Nerd]

28 minutes ago, testcy said:

Can DDR5 RGB lighting go bad even if is turned off?

No.

28 minutes ago, testcy said:

What is its expected lifetime?

Potentially longer than the RAM itself.

[testcy]

On 11/27/2025 at 6:04 PM, Average Nerd said:

No.

Potentially longer than the RAM itself.

Is the answer the same for motherboard RGB lighting?

[Average Nerd]

1 minute ago, testcy said:

Is the answer the same for motherboard RGB lighting?

Yes.

I have LEDs that are easily 30 years old and still work, you really don't need to worry.