Question maximus VIII formula rgb header support via rgb led splitter?

[frozensun]

Hey all,
since this motherboard support just one rgb header,I need to know the following:
Can I use this splitter on my motherboard:

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I want to connect RGB led strip which requires 14.4 W on one connector of splliter cable and on next one I'd like to use this:
https://www.raidmax.com/product_d.php?lang=en&tb=1&cid=27&id=609
I see that header on MB supports 2A 12V which is 24W and as you can see 14.4W is led strip and 3 fans run at 3x2.76W which is all together just a bit more then 22W but lower then 24W.
I hope that is okay,so will there be any issues connecting both devices (led strip+3 fans),or lets make it simple:
Can I use above splitter cable on this MB?

 

[Aeacus]

There are several issues with your setup:
1) Your MoBo (Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA) has 1x 4-pin RGB header. Further reading from MoBo manual, page 1-46.

2) That Akasa RGB splitter is for 3-pin ARGB headers, not for 4-pin RGB headers. In other words, it doesn't work with your MoBo.
RGB splitter that does work with your MoBo must be 4-pin, like the one offered by Cooler Master,
specs: https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/coolers/rgb-accessories/1-to-3-rgb-splitter-cable/

3) How many pins your LED strip has? If it's 3-pin (addressable) then you can't get it working with your MoBo. Only 4-pin (non-addressable) LED strips work with your MoBo.

4) Raidmax fans have proprietary 6-pin connector that connects directly to the included 3-way splitter, while the other end is molex connector for a power source. There is also a (bluetooth?) receiver inside the cable to accept remote signals. There is no other cable going from these fans to anywhere else, making any other form of RGB control impossible.
Unboxing video, non-English;
(at 8:25, the remote receiver is seen)

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1GadTgc7kM

 

[frozensun]

http://www.akasa.com.tw/update.php?...ype_sub=RGB LED Lighting&model=AK-CBLD04-50BK
Will this one work?
I need to plug in separate FAN which requires 4 pins,and I thought to buy splitter above so I can connect this fan and led stripe.

 

[Aeacus]

Yes, the 2nd Akasa 4-way RGB splitter is compatible with your MoBo since it has 4-pin RGB connectors.

 

[frozensun]

I asked a friend of mine about it,and he said not to buy it since it could damage the board,fan or led stripe if connected together.He is a electronic guy.

 

[Aeacus]

Well, only way to damage MoBo is when you connect too much to that 4-way splitter and overload the MoBo 4-pin RGB header.

 

[frozensun]

Well, only way to damage MoBo is when you connect too much to that 4-way splitter and overload the MoBo 4-pin RGB header.

How much wattage can RGB header hold max?

 

[Aeacus]

According to MoBo manual, RGB header is rated for 2A @ 12V which makes 24W.
And it can take up to 2m long LED strip.

 

[frozensun]

Yeah I know that,I won't connect more then 3.82W fan and led strip which is 11W.
Is that okay?

 

[Aeacus]

Yes, it is okay since fan and LED strip combined wattage doesn't exceed MoBo RGB header wattage.