[SOLVED] Motherboards that can control RGB fans?

[Owsow]

I will buy a NZXT aer rgb fan and I was thinking on how to control the RGB of them? Does plugging it in the system fan input in motherboard works to control it?

 

[Barty1884]

The 4pin PWM connector only controls the fan element of course, not the RGB.

I don't know if these fans can connect directly to the motherboard for RGB control. Although they use 12V, I suspect it's a proprietary connection, but can't say for sure.

EDIT The Aer RGB2 appear to require a HUE lighting controller, as per "requirements".... so doesn't sound like they can connect to a motherboard RGB header directly/.

PC with HUE 2 RGB lighting controller and Windows® 10 operating system. Internet connection is needed to download CAM.

https://www.nzxt.com/products/aer-rgb-2

 

[Owsow]

I see. What fans that I can connect to a RGB header directly?

 

[Barty1884]

There are a lot, just a search for "12V RGB fans" (or 5v, depending on the headers on your motherboard) should put you on the right track.

Another option would be to buy a 'kit', which includes a controller. NZXT offer a package with a Hue lighting controller, Corsair have options that ship with their Lighting Node etc.

 

[Owsow]

I am looking to save a few bucks by just plugging it in the motherboard instead of buying a controller and less headache on where to put the controller.