Can i run a 1 to 6 RGB splitter through MOBO RGB Header?

[GrenDiZzZeR]

So recently i upgraded my PC components and bought 4 RGB fans (Cooler Master MasterFan MF120L)
and i have only one RGB header on my (ASUS ROG STRIX B360-H GAMING).

I wonder if i can grab a 1 to 6 rgb splitter shove it into the MOBO header and connect the 4 fans to it.

Would it run without any problems? 
The extra 2 are standing by won't use 'em for now. 
Here is a picture of the splitter.
Thanks in advance

 

[Ginger_]

You can certainly try it, depending on your choice of colors may effect performance (blue leds use a lot more power than red for example) if that header cannot supply a high enough current for all 4 then they'll be dim or won't turn on. 

 

Probably should be fine, honestly I wouldn't do more than 4 though

[GrenDiZzZeR]

41 minutes ago, Ginger_ said:

You can certainly try it, depending on your choice of colors may effect performance (blue leds use a lot more power than red for example) if that header cannot supply a high enough current for all 4 then they'll be dim or won't turn on. 

 

Probably should be fine, honestly I wouldn't do more than 4 though

so it won't hurt the MOBO or the header 
it is sad to know that blue uses more power as my color scheme is intended to be blue 
thanks so much for your reply anyways i'll wait for others to reply

[Ginger_]

2 minutes ago, GrenDiZzZeR said:

so it won't hurt the MOBO or the header 
it is sad to know that blue uses more power as my color scheme is intended to be blue 
thanks so much for your replay anyways i'll wait for others to reply

Should be fine, if you want to be extra sure consult your motherboard manual. It should give a spec for max amperage output, Or if it lists it in watts just divide by 12 for amps. Then check the fans spec sheets for the led operating amps and multiply by 4 for all 4 fans.

[W-L]

38 minutes ago, GrenDiZzZeR said:

so it won't hurt the MOBO or the header 
it is sad to know that blue uses more power as my color scheme is intended to be blue 
thanks so much for your replay anyways i'll wait for others to reply

You will need to make sure the total of all the fans don't exceed the maximum output capacity of the header. 

 

There are also power RGB LED splitters which can overcome with problem. 

https://www.amazon.com/XSPC-8-Way-4-pin-Splitter-Black/dp/B07BWS17K5/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1534119503&sr=8-2

 

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[GrenDiZzZeR]

49 minutes ago, Ginger_ said:

Should be fine, if you want to be extra sure consult your motherboard manual. It should give a spec for max amperage output, Or if it lists it in watts just divide by 12 for amps. Then check the fans spec sheets for the led operating amps and multiply by 4 for all 4 fans.

okay i've dug into the MOBO manual and it says that the header is capable of producing up to 3A but the fans i didn't find the spec sheets for the led operating amps 
it might be shown in this pic but i have no idea about voltages or whatever it is called can you help me with that? 
 

[Ginger_]

7 minutes ago, GrenDiZzZeR said:

okay i've dug into the MOBO manual and it says that the header is capable of producing up to 3A but the fans i didn't find the spec sheets for the led operating amps 
it might be shown in this pic but i have no idea about voltages or whatever it is called can you help me with that? 

Yeah I don't see anything about led amps, doesn't really matter though. 3 amps can power a 30 foot long strip of them, you definitely won't have any issues running 4 fans 

[GrenDiZzZeR]

17 minutes ago, W-L said:

You will need to make sure the total of all the fans don't exceed the maximum output capacity of the header. 

 

There are also power RGB LED splitters which can overcome with problem. 

https://www.amazon.com/XSPC-8-Way-4-pin-Splitter-Black/dp/B07BWS17K5/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1534119503&sr=8-2

 

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trying to find how many amps does the RGB consume but couldn't actually 
also this piece is really helpful but unfortunately i can't afford it due to double the price for just customs

 

[GrenDiZzZeR]

2 minutes ago, Ginger_ said:

Yeah I don't see anything about led amps, doesn't really matter though. 3 amps can power a 30 foot long strip of them, you definitely won't have any issues running 4 fans 

well the manual says 3m led strip and no longer than that 
also each fan has only 4 leds multiply that by 4 just 16 led are you sure that i won't face any problem with that?

 

[W-L]

6 minutes ago, Ginger_ said:

Yeah I don't see anything about led amps, doesn't really matter though. 3 amps can power a 30 foot long strip of them, you definitely won't have any issues running 4 fans 

That solely depends on the LED strip and density of the lights themselves, 30ft will not work on a motherboard header for sure. 

5 minutes ago, GrenDiZzZeR said:

trying to find how many amps does the RGB consume but couldn't actually 
also this piece is really helpful but unfortunately i can't afford it due to double the price for just customs

 

It doesn't look like they state it, but in general a single SMD5050 type RGB LED uses 0.24W or around .02A @12V. 

[GrenDiZzZeR]

3 minutes ago, W-L said:

That solely depends on the LED strip and density of the lights themselves, 30ft will not work on a motherboard header for sure. 

It doesn't look like they state it, but in general a single SMD5050 type RGB LED uses 0.24W or around .02A @12V. 

so i think there is no problem running 4 of them directly through the header am i right? 

[W-L]

Just now, GrenDiZzZeR said:

so i think there is no problem running 4 of them directly through the header am i right? 

Those fans shouldn't have any issue, from what I can tell they only have 4 RGB LED's in the hub per fan and if they are the standard SMD5050 type it wouldn't use that much power as the header has a 36W capacity if it's 3Amps. 

 

4LED per fan x 4fans x 0.24W= 3.84W.

[GrenDiZzZeR]

I really hope they are standard thanks so much for helping me 
i'll consider this as solved