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Can a 4 pin rgb header be used as an addressable header?


Asked by Pablo Fischer on Dec 05, 2021 FAQ



I see that on some of the newer boards (i.e. Prime X299-Deluxe) there is a different RGB header that can control individual LEDs on a strip. I tried to do some research to understand the differences in how the different types of headers work but am still left unsure if there is anyway for a 4 pin RGB header to be used as an addressable header?
Accordingly,
4-Pin RGB Header (12V) The 4-pin header, which is 12V, can also be referred to as an “typical RGB header” or “non-addressable RGB header”. This header has the 4 pins used for red, blue, green and ground. So, there is no data stream in this setup.
Likewise, When you send information through this pin, the first LED uses the first part of the data, then passes the right along and so on. The 4-pin header, which is 12V, can also be referred to as an “typical RGB header” or “non-addressable RGB header”. This header has the 4 pins used for red, blue, green and ground.
Thereof,
RGB or ARGB headers are both used to connect LED strips and other 'lighted' accessories to your PC. That's where their similarity ends. An RGB header (usually a 12V 4-pin connector) can only control colors on a strip in a limited number of ways.
Just so,
3. 0. 10. 0. Sep 10, 2018. #9. From my recent research the 4 pin goes on the rgb header 12v and the three pin goes on the addressable rgb header . If your mother board is like mine you can see the male ends from mother boards match your plugs . If u don't have a add rgb port than it seems u have to get a controller or hub.