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NotTonightChamp Apr 25, 2020 @ 10:32pm

Help with Cooler Master RGB lighting setup

Can anyone give me some help in setting up my Cooler Master Universal LED Strips. I have a RGB controller, but when i plug the LEDs in it doesn't light up.

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Spec_Ops_Ape Apr 25, 2020 @ 11:21pm

Link to the strips and controller you are using?

NotTonightChamp Apr 25, 2020 @ 11:38pm

Originally posted by Spec_Ops_Ape:
Link to the strips and controller you are using?

This is the controller box http://www.xigmatek.com/product_detail.php?item=222

And this is the strips https://www.coolermaster.com/au/en-au/catalog/cases/accessories/universal-led-strip-rgb/

Thanks mate

Spec_Ops_Ape Apr 26, 2020 @ 12:19am

The Cooler Master LED strips aren't supported by the Xigmatek controller you are using. The controller is a 3 pin 5v ARGB where-as the LED strips are a standard 12v RGB strip. The strips will not work with the controller.
Your motherboard on the other hand, may be able to depending on model.

Last edited by Spec_Ops_Ape; Apr 26, 2020 @ 12:19am

NotTonightChamp Apr 26, 2020 @ 12:25am

Ah okay, so there isn't any way of getting some sort of adapter to make it work? I have a MSI motherboard. If i were to plug it into the motherboard where would it go. I have other RGB fans/lights plugged into my controller so i thought it being "universal" it would work.

Spec_Ops_Ape Apr 26, 2020 @ 2:25am

If your motherboard has a 12v RGB header you could plug them into there but I think some boards are not able to do both 5v and 12v LED at the same time (I think).
There is no adaptor that would work. RGB and ARGB LED strips are different in the way they communicate with the LEDs.