do these rgb light strips connect to this motherboard to be controlled from the software

[zoojoe10]

So I am aware that this motherboard has 2 RGB headers on it where it can be controlled from a program. And I was wondering if these RGB lights can connect to it. If they cannot can you help me find one for a low enough price?

 

[zoojoe10]

after a lot of searching if found if you search for 5050 RGB LED or 5050 LED strip you will find a lot of choices that are compatible for what you are looking for. just make sure they're under 2 meters or 6 feet for the best quality/brightness. also just in case make sure that the maximum power rating is 12V/2A

 

[madmatt30]

You only have one useable rgb header for actual strips mate.
The other one is solely for the led on the spire cooler that comes with the 1700 , I wouldn't plug a strip in because its very low ampage (1a)

The proper rgb header can hold 3a which is around 120cm of 12v stripping , I'm running 2x12 inch 5050 rgb programmable strips fine.

 

[zoojoe10]

You only have one useable rgb header for actual strips mate.
The other one is solely for the led on the spire cooler that comes with the 1700 , I wouldn't plug a strip in because its very low ampage (1a)

The proper rgb header can hold 3a which is around 120cm of 12v stripping , I'm running 2x12 inch 5050 rgb programmable strips fine.

How can I tell the difference between the two headers

They both look the same on the picture of the motherboard. (picture).
what rgb strips do you have, can you send me a link, and or which would you suggest for me im going for a red theme and my case has almost a full window.

 

[zoojoe10]

You only have one useable rgb header for actual strips mate.
The other one is solely for the led on the spire cooler that comes with the 1700 , I wouldn't plug a strip in because its very low ampage (1a)

The proper rgb header can hold 3a which is around 120cm of 12v stripping , I'm running 2x12 inch 5050 rgb programmable strips fine.

oh wow sorry I was looking at the wrong motherboard.
just ignore that picture and I cant find where the single rgb header is on this motherboard.
and which ones you would suggest

 

[madmatt30]

You only have one useable rgb header for actual strips mate.
The other one is solely for the led on the spire cooler that comes with the 1700 , I wouldn't plug a strip in because its very low ampage (1a)

The proper rgb header can hold 3a which is around 120cm of 12v stripping , I'm running 2x12 inch 5050 rgb programmable strips fine.

How can I tell the difference between the two headers

They both look the same on the picture of the motherboard. (picture).
what rgb strips do you have, can you send me a link, and or which would you suggest for me im going for a red theme and my case has almost a full window.

Youve linked to the b350m pro 4 asrock board in your original post mate ???

This picture is from an asus rog with 2 x proper rgb headers.

the b350 asrock board theyre clearly labelled

look at the top right corner of the board.

So which board are you actually buying ??

Led strips themselves are you after single colour or multi colour programmable ( multi colour rgb are more expensive)

Wat case is it ?? What layout are you after in the case ??
I just used 2 hard cased strips, 1 front ,1 back linked with wire join behind the motherboard tray which is what I was after - some people would just buy a single strip of flexible & loop it along the entire case with no joins,it depends what you want to do.

 

[zoojoe10]

sorry for the confusion this is my build
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CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($300.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Phoenix Video Card ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT SW RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.78 @ SuperBiiz)
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I'm going for kind of a red and black theme. but i would like to get multi colored so if I ever decide to change it or something I can.

 

[madmatt30]

https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-LED-Light-Strip-Accent/dp/B006U5SE7U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495981735&sr=8-2&keywords=5050+12+inch+rgb+strip

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https://www.amazon.com/TronicsPros-Splitter-Connector-Strips-12inch/dp/B016KSOSX0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495981782&sr=8-1&keywords=5050%2B12%2Binch%2Brgb%2Bstrip&th=1

& the splitter is just so you can run 2 ways off the motherboard plug in the first place because its in a stupid place imo.

Theyll do the job though,theres probably more than you need (I think 2 strips is enough) & you dont need the psu or remote etc.

I suppose you could infact just use 2 of the strips & the splitter for your case & find another use for the rest of the kit - light behind your monitor or pc desk etc.

 

[zoojoe10]

https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-LED-Light-Strip-Accent/dp/B006U5SE7U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495981735&sr=8-2&keywords=5050+12+inch+rgb+strip

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https://www.amazon.com/TronicsPros-Splitter-Connector-Strips-12inch/dp/B016KSOSX0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495981782&sr=8-1&keywords=5050%2B12%2Binch%2Brgb%2Bstrip&th=1

& the splitter is just so you can run 2 ways off the motherboard plug in the first place because its in a stupid place imo.

Theyll do the job though,theres probably more than you need (I think 2 strips is enough) & you dont need the psu or remote etc.

I suppose you could infact just use 2 of the strips & the splitter for your case & find another use for the rest of the kit - light behind your monitor or pc desk etc.

so these can be controlled by my PC through a program if I plug them into the RGB header? for like half of them and the other half I could use the PSU and remote for behind my monitor or something?

 

[madmatt30]

Yup mate exactly that.

Bear in mind theyre adhesive not magnetic , so decide where you want them & place the cables before you remove the backing paper.

That splitter cable will give you some extra play in the first place

 

[zoojoe10]

Yup mate exactly that.

Bear in mind theyre adhesive not magnetic , so decide where you want them & place the cables before you remove the backing paper.

That splitter cable will give you some extra play in the first place

Thanks for all the help,
peace

 

[madmatt30]

No prob mate.

You could probably have gone cheaper on the LED's - thing is though I'm UK so couldn't recommended exactly what I'm using.

Those eclipse ones look a decent branded set of stuff.

They're actually $50 on newegg !!

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ56A2741

 

[zoojoe10]

No prob mate.

You could probably have gone cheaper on the LED's - thing is though I'm UK so couldn't recommended exactly what I'm using.

Those eclipse ones look a decent branded set of stuff.

They're actually $50 on newegg !!

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ56A2741

oh so that looks like a good deal
and I did some research on them they have a decent rep.