Ultimate Guide To RGB Controllers And Adapters

This video will cover the difference between addressable 5v and non-addressable 12v RGB. (3-pin ARGB/DRGB vs 4-pin RGB), the difference between an RGB controller and an RGB hub, the difference between proprietary and non-proprietary controllers and devices, the limitations of RGB controllers, the setup of RGB controllers, what every controller looks like in SignalRGB, and which RGB adapter cables to buy. We'll cover controllers from the following brands: Corsair, Razer, Aquacomputer, Thermaltake, NZXT, Cooler Master, and Lian Li.

Adapter Cables:

Internal USB Expansion:

Individual Controllers:

0:00 Introduction
0:34 5v vs 12v Headers
1:24 Controller vs Hub
2:13 Proprietary vs Non-proprietary
2:43 Razer Chroma ARGB Controller
3:15 Cooler Master Gen 2 ARGB Controller A1
3:38 Aqua Computer Farbwerk 360
4:20 Zalman Z Sync
5:03 Corsair Controllers
8:29 Lian Li Controllers
12:38 Thermaltake Controllers
13:32 NZXT Controllers
13:55 Adapter Cables

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[SignalRGB]

Important: While you can connect 12 QL fans on the Lighting Node Pro, and the Commander Pro controllers, It's only possible if you use SignalRGB, iCUE will only let you do 6 QL fans on the Lighting Node Pro and the Commander Pro. You also will experience laggy effects if you connected 12 QL fans on the Lighting Node Pro and Commander Pro, so we still recommended the Commander Core XT which doesn't have this issue. However, you can run 12 of any other Corsair fans on the Lighting Node Pro and Commander Pro without any lag issues.

[FinFu]

I was having major headache understanding how bad those components are designed and how miserable mobo RGB controllers are at the moment, and here you come! What a savior!

[snakeeyes]

One of the most comprehensive guides I've seen out there for RGB lighting across the board.
SignalRGB just keeps standing out. Cheers!

[AndyRicAudio]

I’ve been searching all over the internet for this information without success and then I find this video! Thank you so much!

[raphaeloliveira]

I was like: why signal rgb doens't recognize my coolmoon controller? After this video: it's just a splitter LOL

[AnthonyGuy-zu]

Just like a lot of the comments I'm just reiterating - you've done a comprehensive and scientifically laid out video here in a short timeframe. Thanks very much.

[Johno]

This is the video I absolutely needed. This answers all my questions finally!!
I plan on getting Arctic p12s ARGB with Razers RGB controller. Noctua-ish performance + top tier RGB effects wo using crappy, confusing, proprietary controllers.

[Fonzizzz]

This is the first time the 0.75x speed has actually come in handy as you talk very fast. Great video

[apexsplash]

This has been the most informative video I've watched in the past 4 months of watching computer building guides to help with my first PC build

[nkuete]

this is UNBELIEVABLY helpful. I've wanted to get in to Signal RGB for a long long time and this is taking a lot of the confusion away.

[Brentt]

It's ridiculous that they make these fans so confusing.

[deanobuzz]

Good to see you still leading the show with rgb tech.. love all you do man.. still happily sending money your way.

[Theorica]

I just recently discovered this software and love it! Using it on 3 different systems. My kids and my own. I've recommended it to a few friends as well. While the kids are using the free version, I decided to subscribe (I do really despise subscriptions! Though, this one is quite reasonable). I chose to help support the effort over my reservations on subs. ;)

I can confirm that this works using the 'upHere 5V 3Pin ARGB PWM Fan Hub' (I think it is called the P7P) with a bit of configuration. It was flawless with my Cooler Master A1 V2 ARGB controller.

Glad I found this software.

[andiwolf]

Thank you SO much, after about 2h of searching and finding noone talking about the difference between splitting and daisy chaining, I finally got my answers and also so many solutions to my problem :) Thanks!

[purpleskues]

To the point, and extraordinarily informative. 10/10

[tropicthunder]

Razer Chroma ARGB Controller works like a charm😊

[nvasive]

Thanks this was so useful and it's something that other companies should do

[kasqua]

One of the most useful guides on this topic!

[TheBrewjo]

Thanks mate, this is the video I needed. Last year I jumped into my first new PC in several years with the Corsair 7000X. Now I'm building a new PC for a family member on a budget and they want the rainbow spewing unicorn effects as well (on a budget). The Corsair ARGB is so good it's flaw is I didn't have to learn anything haha!

[Michi-goxi]

Very informative... But now I'm 100% going to build a non RGB PC because this is too complex for my small brain