How can I turn all my case fans LED's on/off using the button built into the case?

[Avengement]

I just finished building a new PC into an existing Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 case that I had. The build went fine with no major issues.

I now want to be able to turn all the LED's built into the case fans on/off with the button provided on the case.

If you are not aware, this case has a button beside the power and reset buttons that fuctions as a switch to turn the LED's of the 2 front panel fans on/off while the fans still spin. It only fuctions for the LED's. However, I would like this button to function for all 6 case fans LED's rather then just the 2 on the front panel.

Here is the cooling setup I have:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/JPgbvV


Will this accomplish the task?

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/image/14674/ele-1000.jpg/ele-1000/2-Pin_Power_Distribution_PCB_8-Way_Block_MMT-PCB-2-82.html


If so, what other cables do I need?


Thanks in advance.

 

[GhislainG]

The included front fans have 2 connectors; 3 pin power and 2 pin LED On/Off. You can buy the same fans from CM and make your own wiring to turn the LEDs On/Off.

 

[Avengement]

The included front fans have 2 connectors; 3 pin power and 2 pin LED On/Off. You can buy the same fans from CM and make your own wiring to turn the LEDs On/Off.

Will cable extensions and the PCB that I linked work for this purpose?

I'm not an electrician so making a custom cable is outside of my skillset. I need to purchase a solution rather then create one myself.

 

[GhislainG]

Based on the product description, it could work. I presume you'll connect the LED switch from your case to that power distribution PCB (you'll need to make a custom cable to connect them or buy http://www.performance-pcs.com/modmytoys-2-pin-female-to-female-extension-cable-black-24-sleeved.html) and then connect all LEDs to the PCB? This will work if the LED switch on your case gets its voltage from the PSU and the included LEDs are connected to it. I don't have that case, but you can easily check it out.

 

[Avengement]

Now that I have had the opportunity to take a closer look, you are right. The included fans have two seperate connectors, a 3-pin for the power and a 2-pin for the LED switch. The way it is currently hooked up is PSU to 3-pin and then motherboard header to top button panel via a 4-pin connector and then there are two seperate 2-pin connectors from the top button panel that connect to the 2-pin LED's on the fans.

So it would appear that in order for this to work via the PCB method I would need to purchase more fans with these dual 3-pin and 2-pin connectors.

Are you aware of any 120mm fans besides the ones that come stock with the case that have this? I have looked around a bit online and all the fans I have looked at appear to either have a single 3-pin connector or a single 4-pin connector.

 

[GhislainG]

Few fans include a separate LED connector. Other than the Cooler Master fans on your case, BitFenix LED fans could also be used; you will have to buy cables like the one that I linked to connect the LEDs to the PCB (they are designed to be used with their controller or a jumper cable to keep the LED always On).

http://www.overclock.net/t/1413398/control-case-fan-led-on-off-separately-from-speed

You could also mod other fans: http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=154804

 

[Avengement]

Which model of the BitFenix LED's has both a 3-pin and 2-pin connector?

Looking at their website I do not see any photo's or specifications stating this.

 

[GhislainG]

You could see the fan in the link that I provided, but here are a few more: https://bitfenix.com/global/en/products/accessories/spectre-led/ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835345033&cm_re=bitfenix_led_fan-_-35-345-033-_-Product (check the pictures where you can see the included 2-pin cable)

 

[Avengement]

Great. The BitFenix Spectre Pro LED will fulfill the need. Nearly the same static pressure as the Corsair SP120's but with the connectors I need and not as hideous looking as the Cooler Master stock fans.

I sincerely appreciate all the help