Question Trying to find best way to install rgb fans

[Tronikss]

I have darkflash dr12 3in1 pro and I’m trying to figure out the best way to install them to my mobo (A asus prime b450) trying to figure out if I just need to connect the controller to the power supply or also connect to one of the fan chassis, thanks in advance!

 

[korv]

Power up your fan hub by using a sata cable from your case. Connect your rbg fans to it. If the fans comes with another cable which powers up the led, check if it's a 12 volt connector (4 pin) or a 5 volt connector (3 pin). And there should be a cable to connect to the motherboard fab header to your hub so that you can control them via software or something like that.

 

[Tronikss]

Power up your fan hub by using a sata cable from your case. Connect your rbg fans to it. If the fans comes with another cable which powers up the led, check if it's a 12 volt connector (4 pin) or a 5 volt connector (3 pin). And there should be a cable to connect to the motherboard fab header to your hub so that you can control them via software or something like that.

So the controller has a 4 pin connection for the MB sync and then the adapter you plug into that runs out into a 3 pin connection, and the only 3 pin I have on my board is labeled phd6000.. I know I can get them to work by just plugging the controller into a sata, but just trying to see if there’s a way to use all the functions the fans have if even possible or if I’m just missing something. And I appreciate the reply!

 

[korv]

I've already thought about that but since i'm using low profile so ram there shouldn't be any problems. I saw some moutings holes at the right side of the motherboard. Not sure if they are ment for reservoir.

Once i get a new gpu my plan is to watercool it and as well the cpu.

So the controller has a 4 pin connection for the MB sync and then the adapter you plug into that runs out into a 3 pin connection, and the only 3 pin I have on my board is labeled phd6000.. I know I can get them to work by just plugging the controller into a sata, but just trying to see if there’s a way to use all the functions the fans have if even possible or if I’m just missing something. And I appreciate the reply!

That should be everything i guess. enjoy your rbg fans!

 

[Karadjgne]

RGB fans are not single source. There's one source for the RGB, and one for the fans. Some controllers handle both power needs, but need an input direction. So you'll have a Sata power connector which has 5v-12v, a USB or RGB header input to supply signal and a mobo header wire that connects to a mobo header for the fan signal. Or any combination. Depends on the amount of fans the hub/controller uses, some controllers don't do fans, most hubs don't do RGB.
Some controllers are setup to use software via the USB, mostly the addressable RGB, some are manual switch.

Figure out exactly what kind of controller you have, does it control just RGB or RGB and fans, is it manual switch or by software or RGB header.
Don't be surprised if there's extra wires, that's a universal aftermarket controller that's gotta work on mobo's without RGB headers too.

 

[Tronikss]

RGB fans are not single source. There's one source for the RGB, and one for the fans. Some controllers handle both power needs, but need an input direction. So you'll have a Sata power connector which has 5v-12v, a USB or RGB header input to supply signal and a mobo header wire that connects to a mobo header for the fan signal. Or any combination. Depends on the amount of fans the hub/controller uses, some controllers don't do fans, most hubs don't do RGB.
Some controllers are setup to use software via the USB, mostly the addressable RGB, some are manual switch.

Figure out exactly what kind of controller you have, does it control just RGB or RGB and fans, is it manual switch or by software or RGB header.
Don't be surprised if there's extra wires, that's a universal aftermarket controller that's gotta work on mobo's without RGB headers too.

Hey thanks for the reply! And I was just trying to get the best experience since my mobo and fans were both aura sync, I ended up just plugging the controller into the molex and the fans to the controller, once I powered my system up I was nervous because the rgb or fans weren’t working, but everything came on once I hit the mb sync button on the remote! I can do everything except monitor the fan speeds of those 3 fans which I figured since I don’t technically have them plugged into the mobo.

 

[Karadjgne]

Yep. Sounds about right so far. But you'll probably want some control over the fans eventually, 🤣

 

[Tronikss]

Yep. Sounds about right so far. But you'll probably want some control over the fans eventually, 🤣

Oh for sure.. just need to order a splitter to run from the Chas then I’ll be able to plug into the header.. thanks for the help!

 

[Karadjgne]

What fans?

 

[Tronikss]

What fans?

Darkflash dr12 3in1 pro

 

[Karadjgne]

Owch. Aigo. Ok. No. According to all the info I could find, I was originally correct. These have extra wires. The older version had proprietary 6pin fans that went to the hub, these have a molex and mobo fan header wire. Stick with the molex. Do not use the mobo header, you have the option to use either but not both. There is no fan speed control on these fans, they are designed to run 100% all the time, if you try to slow them down, the leds get dim and can be damaged. At just over 0.33A each, you could only safely put 2x fans on one mobo header, so use the molex. You shouldn't use a splitter.

Sorry, but that's the price you pay for a cheaper kit. Premium, expensive fans have separate controls and power circuitry for fan and RGB, these don't.

 

[Tronikss]

Owch. Aigo. Ok. No. According to all the info I could find, I was originally correct. These have extra wires. The older version had proprietary 6pin fans that went to the hub, these have a molex and mobo fan header wire. Stick with the molex. Do not use the mobo header, you have the option to use either but not both. There is no fan speed control on these fans, they are designed to run 100% all the time, if you try to slow them down, the leds get dim and can be damaged. At just over 0.33A each, you could only safely put 2x fans on one mobo header, so use the molex. You shouldn't use a splitter.

Sorry, but that's the price you pay for a cheaper kit. Premium, expensive fans have separate controls and power circuitry for fan and RGB, these don't.

Ahh ok that’s what I thought, just wasn’t sure if I was missing something, and yea I saw them on new egg on sale and thought I’d give them a go. So far so good, working as they should and they’re pretty bright, move air decently and aren’t that loud

 

[Karadjgne]

Yeah, some ppl on reddit even suggested chopping the extra wire off, but I'd not go that far. Some zip-ties or black tape, make those wires disappear behind the mobo etc.