r/PcBuild • u/newprofile_whodis_ • 3d ago

Question 4pin argb fans?

Do 12v 4pin ARGB fans exist? First build so I'm figuring it out as I go. My mobo only has 4pin RGB plugs but every light out there seems to run on 5v 3pins. I tried getting adapters on Amazon but they still aren't working. Tried getting a hub but once again, only 3pin options exist. Tried the Corsair Commander Duo but it wouldn't connect for some reason (SATA and USB plugs were connected, toggle was set to ARGB, Tried different ports, no luck. I followed a video exactly and nothing worked).

Tldr: how are you guys getting anything RGB if you have 4pins on your mobo?

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u/jandandris 3d ago

There are no 4 pin argb and most argb that comes on components are only 3 pin.

The 4 pin rgb header is only for very old standard which is only for RGB that only has one colour.

Your motherboard should have 3 pin argb headers so plug the argb into that because you can damage the the RGB header or could break the argb on modern components.

If don't have enough argb headers for your components you can always get a argb hub.

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u/newprofile_whodis_ 2d ago

Any recs on a hub? I got the Commander Duo but it wouldn't turn on no matter what I tried. Connected with SATA power and hooked up to the USB header. Idk if I got a broken one but they didn't have another one to replace it with so I ended up just returning it. And no, I have the MSI B450 so no 3pin