Aura Sync compatibility?

[CloroxBleach57]

I am planning on building a PC (Wow, never seen that before on LTT forums), and I wanted to try out RGB for the first time. All RGB components are Deepcool, which means it should be compatible with aura sync. Basically I was wondering, can you use aura sync without a compatible mobo? I was thinking something like connecting it to a USB header. If not, I guess I'm stuck with the limited functionality of the Deepcool RGB fans' included controller.

A rough draft of my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3WTWbX

[Crunchy Dragon]

I'm pretty sure you need an Aura Sync compatible motherboard in order to control things through the board.

 

Welcome to the forums!

 

-Moved to New Builds and Planning-

[Vandorlot]

You need an Asus Motherboard to be able to use aura sync. You also need a rgb port which your motherboard doesn't have. Sorry, but your stuck with the included controller. 

[brob]

24 minutes ago, CloroxBleach57 said:

I am planning on building a PC (Wow, never seen that before on LTT forums), and I wanted to try out RGB for the first time. All RGB components are Deepcool, which means it should be compatible with aura sync. Basically I was wondering, can you use aura sync without a compatible mobo? I was thinking something like connecting it to a USB header. If not, I guess I'm stuck with the limited functionality of the Deepcool RGB fans' included controller.

A rough draft of my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3WTWbX

Is this a planned build or do you already own some or all of the components?

[Daniel Z.]

Add Cablemod RGB strips

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($99.69 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($161.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA - SU800  128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.79 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $874.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-09 22:35 EDT-0400

[Eduard the weeb]

I know you didn't ask but the FX- 8350 is kinda garbage and even a ryzen chipset like a ryzen 3 would have more upgrade paths down the line, but the only Aura sync board is the Asus 970 Pro Gaming Aura

 

[Eduard the weeb]

1 minute ago, Daniel Z. said:

Add Cablemod RGB strips

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($99.69 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($161.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA - SU800  128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.79 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $874.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-09 22:35 EDT-0400

and better gpu, more ram , and SSD lol

[Daniel Z.]

2 minutes ago, Eduard the weeb said:

and better gpu, more ram , and SSD lol

Forgot the keyboard though.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bQTrxr/redragon-k561-visnu-wired-gaming-keyboard-k561

 

or

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wTRFf7/redragon-k555-indrah-rgb-wired-gaming-keyboard-bc82815

 

[CloroxBleach57]

20 hours ago, Eduard the weeb said:

I know you didn't ask but the FX- 8350 is kinda garbage and even a ryzen chipset like a ryzen 3 would have more upgrade paths down the line, but the only Aura sync board is the Asus 970 Pro Gaming Aura

 

I figured someone would say that, but it really fits what I'm looking for right now. To be honest, though, there is a bit of upgradability, currently up to the FX-8370. But I know what you're saying with the AM3+ socket instead of the more mainstream AM4 used by Ryzen series processors. I may very well switch this out along with the motherboard, this build is far from being ordered.

[CloroxBleach57]

20 hours ago, Eduard the weeb said:

and better gpu, more ram , and SSD lol

You know what... I'll just get the maingear Omen X if we're throwing budget out the window.

[CloroxBleach57]

20 hours ago, brob said:

Is this a planned build or do you already own some or all of the components?

First I'll answer your  question: I don't have any of the parts, I am still working on selling some older things to get the money. The case has RGB control knobs on it so I can use those to control all components in the system. Maybe some time in the future I can afford a $200 ROG STRIX mobo.

[Eduard the weeb]

1 hour ago, CloroxBleach57 said:

You know what... I'll just get the maingear Omen X if we're throwing budget out the window.

but it was still around your price range right ?

[brob]

1 hour ago, CloroxBleach57 said:

First I'll answer your  question: I don't have any of the parts, I am still working on selling some older things to get the money. The case has RGB control knobs on it so I can use those to control all components in the system. Maybe some time in the future I can afford a $200 ROG STRIX mobo.

In that case do not go with a platform that is so old.

[Daniel Z.]

2 hours ago, CloroxBleach57 said:

You know what... I'll just get the maingear Omen X if we're throwing budget out the window.

But it isn't?