Can you put a 3 pin RGB fan into a 4-pin header?

The 3-pin RGB headers are used with Addressable RGB lighting systems. Although the header pin layout looks similar, as OP has found one of the holes in the connector is blocked off so you can NOT plug it into a 4-pin header by mistake.

How do I know if my motherboard is RGB compatible?

The best way to tell if your RGB components will work together is to simply consult your preferred motherboard-maker’s compatibility page, like Asus Aura. Most components use a three-pin RGB connector to function, although some components like memory don’t require it at all. Both G.

Where do 3 pin RGB connectors go?

It can go on any motherboard fan header or hub. The other 3 pin header is for the RGB lights. This connection is referred to as aRGB and is 5 volts.

Does the B450 Tomahawk Max have a 5V RGB header?

No. According to the MSI site, the MSI B450 Tomahawk MAX only has 2x 12V 4-pin RGB headers. The RGB header on the tomahawk max is a 4 pin 12v. You need the 3pin ARGB 5v header.

Is Argb a 5V or 12V?

ARGB or Addressable RGB uses 5volts to power themselves and have an address color processor connected to each led. 12v is not Addressable but follows what color is being displayed on the bus at the time. It’s LED architecture is different with a different type of LED’s so they are completely in compatible.

Can 3 pins go into 4 pins?

1 Answer. Apparently a 3-pin fan can plug directly into a 4-pin socket. Two of the pins provide power to the fan, the 3rd provides an RPM pulse to the motherboard to read the speed.

Do all motherboards support rgb?

Splendid. Nope, that motherboard does not have any RGB headers. That does not mean you can’t use those fans, you will be however unable to control the light effects in any way. A Cooler Master RGB controller would be solution here.

What is VDG on motherboard?

The VDG is for some of the Gigabyte and Aorus motherboards that only used the 3 pin connection. other brands all used the 4 pin connector and Gigabyte swapped to that style on the more recent boards. You need to use the same connector that it shows for other brands that uses the 4 pin connector with 1 pin missing.

Does B450 have 3 pin RGB?

I saw some good reviews for the PCCooler Corona fans on YouTube and decided to get them a shot. My problem is that the B450 Tomahawk has 12V 4 pin rgb connectors and the fans use 5V 3 pin rgb connectors.

Does B450 Tomahawk have 3 pin RGB?

No. According to the MSI site, the MSI B450 Tomahawk MAX only has 2x 12V 4-pin RGB headers. These fans use a 3-pin connector to connect to the motherboard to control it with the mobo. The RGB header on the tomahawk max is a 4 pin 12v.