Need advice on installing RGB components

[shermantay0]

So i was planning on making a new computer with each component having integrated RGB. I have never installed RGB components before as my current computer doesn't have any sort of RGB lighting on it. I wrote this post as i couldn't find any guide on RGB installation. This is the build that i would be building https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qPP7MZ as i am trying to sync everything to asus aura sync.

So from what i understand, some components such as the RGB ssd or RGB fans requires a usb port to light up the RGB? And as the motherboard has limited usb headers, i have to get an internal usb splitter or something to cater to all the usb ports that the RGB in the build needs? And there's also the RGB header in the motherboard that also connects to the RGB in the components? I'm quite confused.

So is the usb headers and the RGB headers the same? And that i can connect to any one of it to make the RGB light up? And if it is, based on the build given above, how many usb/rgb expansions do i need to buy to ensure i would have enough slots in my build to light up all the RGB's? And could ya'll introduce me to some expansions that i can get?

And last question, as im getting the coolermaster masterliquid cpu cooler which has 2 fans and an additional 3 fans to put one at the back and 2 at the front of the case, do i need to get some kind of fan controller to cater to the 5 fans in my build as im sure the motherboard do not have 5 fan slots?

Thanks a lot in advance for helping guys! Any advice is much appreciated

 

[xeddiex]

RGB headers are normally for the lighting strips, or something like ur RGB SSD listed.
u dont need RGB cables needed for GPU & RAM sticks. They will sync with Asus boards by plugging them in.

Keep in mind that the TT fans wont be compatible with Asus Aura, so u have to control them with separate software.

Also, u probably can ditch the RGB PSU as ur pc case will have it covered.

 

[shermantay0]

RGB headers are normally for the lighting strips, or something like ur RGB SSD listed.
u dont need RGB cables needed for GPU & RAM sticks. They will sync with Asus boards by plugging them in.

Keep in mind that the TT fans wont be compatible with Asus Aura, so u have to control them with separate software.

Also, u probably can ditch the RGB PSU as ur pc case will have it covered.

Heya! Thanks for replying! I would like to ask erm which components actually require the RGB headers? So that i can purchase an expansion if i need to And the TT fans i actually saw it from the list of compatible asus aura sync components in the asus official page though from here https://www.asus.com/campaign/aura/us/Partners-and-promotions.html. And uhm the pc case i was actually considering the ENSO or the Infineon 5000 or the CMT520. I take it that both would have it covered too? Or do you have any suggestions on any pc case that has both the front and side casing made out of glass?

 

[xeddiex]

https://www.thermaltake.com/Cooler/Case_Fan_/Riing/C_00003057/Riing_Plus_14_RGB_Radiator_Fan_TT_Premium_Edition_3_Fan_Pack_/Design.htm
The official site does not mention about asus aura so
I personally havent tried so u can try urself.

From what I am looking at off your list, only the pc case & ssd would need rgb cables plugged into the rgb header.
For the SSD, it should comes with a micro usb to rgb cable which allows u plug in to a header and control the lighting.
Also, the ENSO case has a lighting controller attached at the other side of the case, which is powered by SATA (read from official manual)

 

[Paperdoc]

The two most common systems for power and control of RGB lighting devices are the 4-pin 5050RGB system used by ASUS and many others (+12 VDC supply plus Ground leads for each of the three LED colors), and the 3-pin Addressable RGB (ADD RGB) system which has Ground and +12 VDC pins, plus a signal pin. For the latter system, each RGB device has a chip in it that uses that signal to control its own color displays.

See your mobo's manual here

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_STRIX_B450_F_GAMING/E14401_ROG_STRIX_B450-F_GAMING_UM_WEB.pdf?_ga=2.75125525.669573990.1536526801-1856104645.1502368712

On. p. 1-17 it details its AURA Sync RGB header as suitable for the 54050RGB 4-pin system. Unfortunately, that Delta SSD unit from TeamGroup is the OTHER 3-pin ADD RGB system and it specifically warns you that connecting it to the wrong header will ruin it!

I have not had time yet to check on the RGB components of those fans.

 

[Paperdoc]

After further checking I think I found a few bits of info.

The RGB feature in the RAIDMAX PSU appears to work by a RGB connector cable that is permanently attached to it like the mobo power output cable is. Its website shows it with a ASUS Aura Sync logo, so I presume it will work with that RGB header on your mobo, and can be controlled with the ASUS software utility.

The Thermaltake fans come with their own fan and RGB lighting controller which is used via a Thermaltake software utility. For lighting control it is not clear, but it appears to use the Addressable RGB system, but it may or may not be the version that others use. You may need to use the Thermaltake controller and its software. For fan control it also is not clear. It does say that the fan control and lighting control cables from each fan are separate and plugged into different ports on the controller box. So it is POSSIBLE that you could connect those fans to mobo CHA_FAN headers instead to control their speeds automatically, but the website does not say that clearly. If they are connected to the Thermaltake control box, you can control them using their software too, but there is no indication that this would be able to do any automatic fan control based on mobo temperature sensors; it may be strictly manual control of fans using the software tool.