Dave Simpson
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Hi guys,
This will probably be easy for most of you, but it's too confusing and baffling for me. I've replaced the cpu cooler and added two fans to the top of my pre-built pc, motherboard is Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC. All I want to do is control the RGB of the two new fans with the existing hub and software that controls the RGB of the front fans, the rear, and the cpu fan, but I'm stuck when it comes to making the connection. Here's the two RGB connectors that run from each fan (running power for the new fans was no trouble):
Here's an available connector that splits from the cpu cooler's RGB connection (note: there are no unused RGB connectors on the motherboard of which I'm aware):
Also, in the back of the case is an unused connector from the RGB hub:
Lastly, on the motherboard there is this 12 V 4 pin connector that isn't being used:
The worst case will be to connect the new fans to the power supply via sata using the provided switch. That will work, but I won't be able sync them with the rest of the fans, and I won't have simple on/off control, unless I leave the provided switch hanging outside the case; don't want that at all. So, is there an adaptor cable I can buy that will address this? Am I missing something really obvious?
Thanks for reading, and thanks for your help!
Hi guys,
This will probably be easy for most of you, but it's too confusing and baffling for me. I've replaced the cpu cooler and added two fans to the top of my pre-built pc, motherboard is Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC. All I want to do is control the RGB of the two new fans with the existing hub and software that controls the RGB of the front fans, the rear, and the cpu fan, but I'm stuck when it comes to making the connection. Here's the two RGB connectors that run from each fan (running power for the new fans was no trouble):
Here's an available connector that splits from the cpu cooler's RGB connection (note: there are no unused RGB connectors on the motherboard of which I'm aware):
Also, in the back of the case is an unused connector from the RGB hub:
Lastly, on the motherboard there is this 12 V 4 pin connector that isn't being used:
The worst case will be to connect the new fans to the power supply via sata using the provided switch. That will work, but I won't be able sync them with the rest of the fans, and I won't have simple on/off control, unless I leave the provided switch hanging outside the case; don't want that at all. So, is there an adaptor cable I can buy that will address this? Am I missing something really obvious?
Thanks for reading, and thanks for your help!