Argb cpu fan cables ?

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Looking to upgrade a new cpu cooler fan to increase airflow and would like internal argb leds to allow me to control brightness and colour (just so I can see it is spinning and match other leds such as video card) . Yet.... most only talk of one 4 pin pwm cable ??. Surely there would be TWO cables, one with a standard argb 4 pin (3 populated) plug ?. Most don't indicate cable length either, even on the makers websites. Anyone with experience ?
 
Yes, I believe most ARGB items have an additional 3 pin lead specifically for the control of the leds. A lot are a standard 3 pin, but some makes have their own propriety leads, meaning you have to spec into that brand's infrastructure.
What brands are you looking at - someone with more knowledge may know a little more about specific brands.
 
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Noiseblocker NB-eLoop X B12-P ARGB White Edition - 120mm

Order Noiseblocker NB-eLoop X B12-P ARGB White Edition - 120mm now online and benefit from fast delivery.
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If you look at this fan you can see it has 2 leads coming out. 1 is the pwm power cable and the other is the argb 3 pin cable. This is a generic rgb fan that is designed to entirely work with your mobo headers/software. A different pic shows the cables it comes with and I imagine they would easily reach the headers on the mobo.
A lot of the other big players in the fan space such as Corsair/Lian Li are not like this and are designed to plug into a controller box.

If you say which fan you are thinking about it will be easier to advise. You do have to buy the correct fan or it will not have the features you are looking for.
 
Haz123 said:
www.overclockers.co.uk

Noiseblocker NB-eLoop X B12-P ARGB White Edition - 120mm

Order Noiseblocker NB-eLoop X B12-P ARGB White Edition - 120mm now online and benefit from fast delivery.
www.overclockers.co.uk www.overclockers.co.uk

If you look at this fan you can see it has 2 leads coming out. 1 is the pwm power cable and the other is the argb 3 pin cable. This is a generic rgb fan that is designed to entirely work with your mobo headers/software. A different pic shows the cables it comes with and I imagine they would easily reach the headers on the mobo.
A lot of the other big players in the fan space such as Corsair/Lian Li are not like this and are designed to plug into a controller box.

If you say which fan you are thinking about it will be easier to advise. You do have to buy the correct fan or it will not have the features you are looking for.
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I'm having trouble with BeQuiet lga1700 cpu coolers at the moment. First 140mm didn't fit my motherboard (hit vrm cooler and memory sticks !!), second 120mm is an old version missing the lga1700 brackets !! (yes it said lga1700 on the OC website). Hoping OC sort this mess asap.... I'll then be looking to up the CFM and hopefully have argb leds in there and Asus motherboard cables so I can set a low white without additional cables (just to see the fan is spinning). Once I have a decent cooler that is pmsl...
 
digitaldreams said:
second 120mm is an old version missing the lga1700 brackets !! (yes it said lga1700 on the OC website). Hoping OC sort this mess asap....
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Have you purchased this recently? if you have then contact OC and get them to send you the correct bracket or contact BeQuiet and they will be able to supply the bracket.
 
Well if you need an extra fan to add onto the tower then BeQuiet also do good fans, the Silentwing 120 should suit your needs. It has 2 seperate cables for PWM and ARGB so if you have the headers on your mobo free it will work. Once you have the new cooler fitted have a good look and see you will have clearance for it to fit before you buy a new fan.

Youtube is good place to search what a particular fan is like and what leads it has. Should be unboxing or a review of just about everything.
 
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