Question RGB fans

[JaHe]

Hello,

I am assembling a pc step by step.
I already bought a pc case Coolermaster H500 and a PSU EVGA 650 G5
I read in the H500 case description:
"The pre-installed ARGB fans can be managed by either the motherboard or an included controller, connected by the included splitter, to create a comprehensive ARGB lighting system"
I don't have a motherboard yet
I've connected the RGB and power wires including the controller to the PSU but nothing happens
Does it mean that the motherboard must be present anyway ?
Thanks in advance

 

[Zerk2012]

Hello,

I am assembling a pc step by step.
I already bought a pc case Coolermaster H500 and a PSU EVGA 650 G5
I read in the H500 case description:
"The pre-installed ARGB fans can be managed by either the motherboard or an included controller, connected by the included splitter, to create a comprehensive ARGB lighting system"
I don't have a motherboard yet
I've connected the RGB and power wires including the controller to the PSU but nothing happens
Does it mean that the motherboard must be present anyway ?
Thanks in advance

You got to have a motherboard to cut the power supply on. I would not jump start the power supply to just check fans or RGB.

 

[JaHe]

Yes, to use their controller you need software control through a USB header.
Make sure your MB has an extra one or you may have to use the header intended for the front panel USB or you can use the ARGB motherboard connection if available.
https://sta3-nzxtcorporation.netdna...nt/711/H500i_H500-manual-ver5-021119_-web.pdf

Thank you but as I explained I don't have a motherboard yet and my case is not a nzxt

 

[Mtop]

Sorry, I just searched H500.
It should work but you will need a button to turn on and switch colors. They suggest you use the reset button on case. You could just jumper the two pins to test I would think.

Cooler Master MasterCase H500 ARGB Mid Tower PC Case

Two front panels, two 200mm ARGB fans, and a handle to grip onto when the adrenaline kicks in. The MasterCase H500 is established as the go-to ATX PC case for high performance airflow. Now, with 200mm ARGB fans, its legacy is upgraded with premium lighting.

www.coolermaster.com

Product Sheet - Small ARGB Controller.pdf on Egnyte

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[JaHe]

Sorry, I just searched H500.
It should work but you will need a button to turn on and switch colors. They suggest you use the reset button on case. You could just jumper the two pins to test I would think.

Cooler Master MasterCase H500 ARGB Mid Tower PC Case

Two front panels, two 200mm ARGB fans, and a handle to grip onto when the adrenaline kicks in. The MasterCase H500 is established as the go-to ATX PC case for high performance airflow. Now, with 200mm ARGB fans, its legacy is upgraded with premium lighting.

www.coolermaster.com

Product Sheet - Small ARGB Controller.pdf on Egnyte

File Product Sheet - Small ARGB Controller.pdf shared using Egnyte

coolermaster.egnyte.com

Unfortunately, beeing no technician, I'm not sure to understand what "jumper two pins" means
I've tried connecting the reset buton to the ARGB controler.
Only having the fan move even without color would make me happy

 

[JaHe]

You got to have a motherboard to cut the power supply on. I would not jump start the power supply to just check fans or RGB.

Ok I will install a motherboard then but do I have to install a CPU and memory also ?

 

[Zerk2012]

Ok I will install a motherboard then but do I have to install a CPU and memory also ?

Yes you really need a working PC.

 

[JaHe]

Yes you really need a working PC.

OK thanks

 

[JaHe]

Still beeing confused so I will try to be more specific.
H500 case, 2 front pannel fans, let's suppose there are 3
2 connectors issued from each fan

https://imgur.com/TGMGHWg

View: https://imgur.com/TGMGHWg

I suppose the left connector is for fan power supply and the right one for RGB
so we have 3 power supply TKG connectors
shall I connect these 3 (3 pins) TKG connectors to 3 (4 pins) SYS-FAN on the mobo ?

https://imgur.com/0OOfPCY

View: https://imgur.com/0OOfPCY

https://imgur.com/fc6nFfQ

View: https://imgur.com/fc6nFfQ

https://imgur.com/NwVy79n

View: https://imgur.com/NwVy79n

https://imgur.com/qe9if6f

View: https://imgur.com/qe9if6f

or shall connect these 3 (3 pins) TKG connectors to 3 (2 pins) connectors on the splitter and the one bottom (2 pins) connector of the splitter to one (4 pins) SYS-FAN on the mobo ?