RGB headers

[Hitesh Reddy]

ok so basicaly im purchasing pc parts to build my first pc, but i wanted RGB. im getting the cooler master h500p and the asus z370 TUF. the mobo only has 1 RGB header but im planning on getting 5 more RGB fans plus the two 200mm RGB fans that come with the case. everything RGB im getting has asus aura sync. how do i plug in all 7 RGB fans if i only have 1 RGB header on the mobo, i thought about getting the cooler master fan controler but it only has 4 slots. so my question is, how do i plug in all 7 RGB fans without losing the aura sync feature

[RollTime]

https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Strips-BIOSTAR-LSB01/dp/B06X9QJBGF

[W-L]

17 minutes ago, Hitesh Reddy said:

ok so basicaly im purchasing pc parts to build my first pc, but i wanted RGB. im getting the cooler master h500p and the asus z370 TUF. the mobo only has 1 RGB header but im planning on getting 5 more RGB fans plus the two 200mm RGB fans that come with the case. everything RGB im getting has asus aura sync. how do i plug in all 7 RGB fans if i only have 1 RGB header on the mobo, i thought about getting the cooler master fan controler but it only has 4 slots. so my question is, how do i plug in all 7 RGB fans without losing the aura sync feature

Welcome to the forums!

 

For RGB syncing you can wire up more than one device to an RGB header using splitters. As you add more devices the more amperage it will draw so you must calaculate the total your devices will use and ensure it stays below the max amperage the header can supply. There are power RGB splitters if you need to distribute it to many RGB devices or if it goes past the rating of the header. 

 

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[Hitesh Reddy]

5 minutes ago, W-L said:

Welcome to the forums!

 

For RGB syncing you can wire up more than one device to an RGB header using splitters. As you add more devices the more amperage it will draw so you must calaculate the total your devices will use and ensure it stays below the max amperage the header can supply. There are power RGB splitters if you need to distribute it to many RGB devices or if it goes past the rating of the header. 

 

-Moved to Modding Section- 

but the thing is im from australia where half the stuff doesnt ship here. also my question was, if i use a splitter or controler, willi lose the aura sync feature

 

[W-L]

4 minutes ago, Hitesh Reddy said:

but the thing is im from australia where half the stuff doesnt ship here. also my question was, if i use a splitter or controler, willi lose the aura sync feature

 

The sync feature is all software dependent from the header of the motherboard splitters will only allow for more devices to connect to it. That silverstone RGB hub is ideal for something like this since it can provide auxiliary power.

[Hitesh Reddy]

2 minutes ago, W-L said:

The sync feature is all software dependent from the header of the motherboard splitters will only allow for more devices to connect to it. That silverstone RGB hub is ideal for something like this since it can provide auxiliary power.

alright awesome that what ive been trying to figure out for about a week. thanks

[Hitesh Reddy]

5 minutes ago, W-L said:

The sync feature is all software dependent from the header of the motherboard splitters will only allow for more devices to connect to it. That silverstone RGB hub is ideal for something like this since it can provide auxiliary power.

do you mean the silverstone fan hub or RGB hub

[W-L]

1 minute ago, Hitesh Reddy said:

do you mean the silverstone fan hub or RGB hub

RGB hub:

https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=729&area=en

[CyberFern0]

33 minutes ago, Hitesh Reddy said:

do you mean the silverstone fan hub or RGB hub

RGB, obviously

[Hitesh Reddy]

3 hours ago, W-L said:

RGB hub:

https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=729&area=en

also is this compatible for any RGB fan or just the silverstone RGB products

 

[W-L]

1 minute ago, Hitesh Reddy said:

also is this compatible for any RGB fan or just the silverstone RGB products

 

The connector Silverstone uses is the JST XH type which is different form the basic 4 pin used on RGB products. Depending on what fans your getting you may need something like theses to connect to the hub:

https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=774&area=en

[Hitesh Reddy]

2 minutes ago, W-L said:

The connector Silverstone uses is the JST XH type which is different form the basic 4 pin used on RGB products. Depending on what fans your getting you may need something like theses to connect to the hub:

https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=774&area=en

im getting the cooler master, master fans pro. 4 of my fans use 3 pin connectors and the other 3 use 4 pin connectors am i going to need the cable

[W-L]

3 minutes ago, Hitesh Reddy said:

im getting the cooler master, master fans pro. 4 of my fans use 3 pin connectors and the other 3 use 4 pin connectors am i going to need the cable

Your fans if they are RGB they will have a 4 pin and a fan connection is completely different form the RGB system for fan control. 

 

Also if you can get it Akasa also makes an RGB power hub for devices that use the standard 4 pin connector, while being able to sync.

http://www.akasa.com.tw/update.php?tpl=product/product.detail.tpl&no=181&type=Gaming&type_sub=RGB LED Lighting&model=AK-RLD-02#

 

 

[Hitesh Reddy]

5 minutes ago, W-L said:

Your fans if they are RGB they will have a 4 pin and a fan connection is completely different form the RGB system for fan control. 

 

Also if you can get it Akasa also makes an RGB power hub for devices that use the standard 4 pin connector, while being able to sync.

http://www.akasa.com.tw/update.php?tpl=product/product.detail.tpl&no=181&type=Gaming&type_sub=RGB LED Lighting&model=AK-RLD-02#

 

 

so which one would you reccomend, and which one is cheaper because the akasa doesnt have a listed price

 

[Hitesh Reddy]

8 minutes ago, W-L said:

Your fans if they are RGB they will have a 4 pin and a fan connection is completely different form the RGB system for fan control. 

 

Also if you can get it Akasa also makes an RGB power hub for devices that use the standard 4 pin connector, while being able to sync.

http://www.akasa.com.tw/update.php?tpl=product/product.detail.tpl&no=181&type=Gaming&type_sub=RGB LED Lighting&model=AK-RLD-02#

 

 

never mind i found one on amazon for 90 aud. i think the silverstone one is better. it has more fan inputs for cheaper. also ive never heard of akasa so im gonna go with the branded one

[W-L]

11 hours ago, Hitesh Reddy said:

never mind i found one on amazon for 90 aud. i think the silverstone one is better. it has more fan inputs for cheaper. also ive never heard of akasa so im gonna go with the branded one

Just remember those adapter cables due to the different connection.