Question I am in an RGB dilemma!!!!

[ouseler]

I purchased a NZXT H9 Case because of the space and design. It comes with non-RGB fans, but I wanted RGB fans so I purchased NZXT duo 120 RGB fans for the bottom the side panel and the rear. I purchased a X73 Kraken CPU equipped with RGB fans. I wondered how I would get the motherboard RGB (MSI Carbon X670E) plus the RAM RGB to work with the fan RGB.
BOY!!! I got in the weeds quickly. I understand that MSI uses the Mystic Light Software and that will run the on-board RGB and maybe the RGB RAM (Corsair Vengence 6000). I also understand that the NZXT fans and the Kraken PUMP run off of the CAM software.

Can I run CAM on some things and Mystic Light on others?

Can I use a hub to plug in the fans and RGB to and run off a MB header?

I don't know how the Kraken System would work with this or can it?

Or am I in a mess and need to re-think my life choices on this build?

 

[Ralston18]

Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.

Include PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used)?

Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, how full?

Fans (all fans): make, model, size, locations, etc....

 

[ouseler]

I guess you're right. A full system description would make sense.

My new build (yet to be constructed) is:

Case: NZXT H9 Flow (New) Case comes with (4) [3 side/ (1) rear] non-RGB fans which I will replace
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (New)
GPU: MSI Ventus RTX 4080 (Carryover from my current PC)
Motherboard: MSI Carbon X670E (New)
RAM: Corsair Vengence RGB DDR5 2 x 16GB (New)
Drives: 4TB Samsung 990 PRO NVme (New, but installed to current system) 1.5 TB free
2TB Samsung 970 EVO NVme (Running in current system for ~6 months) 1.2 TB free
2TB Seagate Barracuda SSD (3 years old) 1TB free
Power Supply: NZXT C1200 3.0 ATX (New)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken 360 X73 RGB (3 X 120mm fans) (New)
Case Fans: (6) NZXT F120 Duo RGB (New) [(3) Side fans / (3) Bottom fans]
(1) NZXT F120 Non-Duo RGB (New) [for the rear panel]
OS: Windows 11

 

[Ralston18]

This motherboard?

https://download-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/MAGX670ETOMAHAWKWIFI.pdf

Verify that I found the applicable User Guide.

First read the entire User Guide and pay attention to all fine print, warnings, etc..

Then take a look at physically numbered Pages 43, 44, and 45 and the connectors/pins presented with respect to RGB (JRGB).

Find the listed connectors on the motherboard. Read the labeling carefully to avoid misreading and mixing up connectors. That may end badly.

Look at all fan connectors and case connections.

Plan out the desired fan connections and make a sketch showing all RGB devices, the pins being used, where and how all are connected. Ensure that all connections match per the documentation.

Include all of the fans, motherboard, and case. If there are other RGB components then include those components as well.

Ensure that you understand and follow the warnings on Page 45. Again, reading the entire User Guide may reveal other warnings and notes relevant to RGB.

And be sure to read all documention regarding the case and installed fans. More fans are not necesarily better with respect to either cooling or cosmetics ("eye candy").

Focus on a stable, functional build. RGB is not a necessisity.

Take your time and stop if there is some question or problem. Resolve/post before continuing.

 

[ouseler]

No, it's an

MPG X670E CARBON WIFI motherboard.​

I have read the manual and as an alternative I guess I could turn off the onboard LEDs via the LED_SW1 switch. Then run NZXT CAM software to run the cooler and LED fans. Will turning that switch off also turn off the RAM RGB?

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

Try SignalRGB. It's an open source 'manage all' RGB software. It works very well with a lot of the manufacturers, with plugins available for most mobos/gpu's/ram/nodes etc.

It might work for you.

 

[triplex1]

No, it's an

MPG X670E CARBON WIFI motherboard.​

I have read the manual and as an alternative I guess I could turn off the onboard LEDs via the LED_SW1 switch. Then run NZXT CAM software to run the cooler and LED fans.

All RGB fans have less airflow than simple ones, so be aware of this when making the change.

 

[Ralston18]

Not sure how I ended up with the MAG motherboard - apologies.

= = = =

I would expect that the LED_SW1 switch would, by definition, turn off just the onboard LEDs.

And otherwise leave RGB alone and controlled by means/configuration options.

However, doublecheck all the fine print, etc.. May be some caveat or "oh by the way...." buried within.

Be very, very sure about any connections etc. being made: Map all connections pin by pin to ensure that all is correct.

Especially if dealing with mixed 3 and 4 pin plugs and connectors. And any interim cables and adapters.