Connecting a 3-pin 5V ARGB product to a 4-pin 12V header? Yes, it's possible

In this video, I show off the Gamerstorm (Deepcool) RGB Converter, a product that converts a 5v ARGB signal to a 12v signal, allowing you to connect ARGB products and control them with motherboard software. While it isn't perfect (proprietary products from Corsair, NZXT, etc won't work) and some products can be fussy with it, I've found it can provide a reasonable solution when working with 3-pin 5v ARGB products.

**Note - the focus is just off by a bit at the end of the video. I was manually focusing because otherwise the camera likes to focus on the one fan and, well, I suck at it. I'll keep working at it.

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[franical]

This item has been on my radar for almost 2 yrs. I've had a few testimonies from PC group members it works most of the time. And YES I was actually wanting a video to cover on this. Finally! This will clear a lot of my questions with 5v to 12v usage

[russellpeter]

I'm so glad I came across your video here. I was already giving up hope on my motherboard that has 4 pin rgb headers that I hopelessly tried to connect to a whole bunch of argb fans with only 3 pins that I bought without even thinking about the compatibility issues I might encounter (and did). Many thanks to you!!! 👍😃👍

[TheLupmey]

my msi b450m mortar max did not have 3pin argb, finally a solution for my problem. tq so much my man, u help a lot of people by posting this video. hope ur channel get more subscriber, u deserved it.

[julesmezili]

2 years later your video is still uesefull thank you !!!

[mathewskelding]

You deserve more recognition you’re videos are helpful and fun to watch keep it up man!!

[Ridisword]

Quick advice: Dont start a video apologizing and calling out your technicall issues like that. Just make a short mention or save it for the end.

[arthur.something]

dude! your channel is amazing! it helps me a lot with my setup, thank you so much, you should be more famous .lml

[marcinzielinski]

Hey man, You saved my build. Thank You so much for video. In Europe is not so easy available but I found one also on Aliexpress. Thank You so much for Your help.

[motemedia]

Why did I see this just now?? 😥... Thank you... this is what I need.

[tamastoth]

Man... Thank you, this video is still extremely helpful!

[reconmask]

So, can you use ARGB 3pin Fans for example on a motherboard that only supports RGB 4pins?
And can you also use for example the software of argb on a rgb motherboard?

[wncoulte]

Just got mine from Amazon and it works!!! Thank you

[saint]

i recently bought a msi mag coreliquid 240r cooler and i have bought three connectors and never them connect to my 4pin 12v header, will this product fix my probelm ? i have a ASUS Prime 450 plus A II motherboard

[calebthecashew]

huh, just occured to me that we have the same chair. This video helped me pick out the right converter for me tho, thanks

[Poco]

Thank you kind sir going to try this on my Rosewill rgb hub

[daniellode]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Great channel

[doityourself]

You legend bro... Keep up the good work!!

[jonstechchannel]

we are gonna look back at RGB in the future and be like why was this a trend and why was it the way it was with no consistency

[ultramann]

Thanks bruh it helped me. Keep up with the great content.
Quick question: does it work with a rgb liqiud cooler?

[tylerarnold]

hey super helpful video man! I have been looking for a solution for my lighting problems. I am going to have to pick one of these up and test it out