Best Rgb Fans For Aura Sync

04.08.2019
Hi guys
First the relevant hardware:
Motherboard: Asus Z270F ROG Strix Gaming
Graphiccard: Asus GTX 1080 ROG Strix A8
I am using the ASUS Aura software to make the hardware emit a LED-color corresponding to the temperature of both hardware parts (one color for each). I am going to upgrade my CPU cooler and would like some RGB-fans on that. I would like to avoid using software like e.g. Corsair link.
The question: Which fans supports, that I connect them on the motherboard with the 4-pin cable and through that can have the color of the fans controlled through that?
Best regards
GingerDahl

These days, pretty much everything is bedecked in bright, colorful RGB lighting. Everything from the best graphics cards, to your PC case—we’ve even seen gaming chairs with RGB lighting. It’s hard to imagine that anyone would need more lighting. But, if you really want to take your lighting to the next level, you’ll need to pick up one of the best RGB LED lighting kits.

Take your fan RGB cables and your pump rgb cable and plug them in your splitter cable. Turn on your PC. You don't need the ARGB controller if you want to sync up with AURA. I'm using Maximus XI Hero's ADDHEADER1 port, works without any issue. It shouldn't be. But my system wouldn't sync EVEN connected properly. (best of both worlds). Does the AURA RGB feature work by just coupling the chassis fans to. With an acceptable price don't have RGB fans and RGB led (on top). Thanks in advance for your help! EDIT: For those interested, I purchased a 3-pack of Thermaltake Riing RGB Sync Edition fans. A 3-pack of fans with necessary cabling included that syncs up with your ASUS AURA/MSI Mystic Light etc.

With one of these RGB lighting kits, you can add a strip of lighting to an otherwise plain part of your case or even attach it to your desk, signalling the precise area where you keep your gaming peripherals. With these lighting kits, the only limit is your imagination. However, because it’s hard to imagine something more bougie than an RGB lighting kit, it’s important to take budget into consideration. The NZXT Hue 2, for example, is probably the best RGB lighting kit on the market, but at nearly $85 it’s hard to recommend. But, don’t worry, there are plenty of lighting kits that you won’t have to sell a kidney for—you just might have to sacrifice some fine control.

So, we've gathered up three of the best RGB LED lighting kits that you can buy today. We made sure to cover every kind of budget, so no matter how much cash you have set aside, we have you covered. Plus, we included our price comparison tool, so you can make sure you’re getting the best RGB LED lighting kit deal.

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1. NZXT HUE 2

RGB Type: Addressable Control Method: CAM Software Included LEDs: 40 Expandable: Yes Mounting: Magnets and screws

40 addressable RGB LEDs out of the box
Easy to use software controls

When it comes to lighting, NZXT has never been one to shy away from offering it wherever possible. The company’s earliest cases offered accent lighting well before it was popular so it really comes as no surprise that the company is leading the charge into case lighting with its various HUE products. The HUE+ was our former top choice for this guide and it has been appropriately dethroned by the newly released HUE 2. You can read our full HUE 2 review here.

The HUE 2 ecosystem is comprised of the main HUE 2 RGB lighting unit, the HUE 2 Ambient, HUE 2 Underglow, HUE 2 LED strips, HUE 2 Cable Comb and several other yet-to-be announced products. Like its predecessor, the HUE 2 RGB lighting unit featured here is more than enough to start your RGB case party.

The HUE 2 kit comes with ten individually addressable LEDs on each of its four strips. With a total of 40 LEDs and multiple extension cords included, the kit is capable of lighting up a wide range of build sizes out of the box. If you have a larger case or want even more RGB lighting, the main lighting unit allows you to expand things even further.

An upgrade from its predecessor, the HUE 2 now has four individual channels (up from two) that support up to 40 LEDs or six HUE 2 accessories each. This allows you to create virtually endless combinations of lighting configurations and settings across dozens of HUE 2 RGB products. And it's all easily controlled via the company’s CAM software.

Considering the $60 price tag of the HUE+ and the low cost of entire reels of addressable LED strips, the $75 price tag on the HUE 2 may sound a bit steep. But the easy expandability and simplicity of CAM makes it more than worthwhile. Pair the HUE 2 kit with the HUE 2 Ambient, Cable Comb or Underglow accessories and you'll have yourself one unforgettable smorgasbord of RGB.

2. Alitove WS2812B

The best DIY RGB lighting system

RGB Type: Addressable Control Method: Digital Remote Included LEDs: 300 Expandable: Yes Mounting: Double-sided tape

Offers much higher LED density
Cheapest addressable LED solution

There are countless variations of addressable RGB LED strips on the market today, but we found the Alitove WS2812B strips to be the most cost effective and versatile when it comes to lighting up a PC. Each 16.4ft spool comes with a whopping 300 LEDs that can be cut down to fit any sized PC. However, in addition to the LED strip you’ll have to purchase a separate controller and power supply.

Cutting the LED strip to wrap around the interior of the S340, we used less than half of the spool but still ended up with more than double the included LEDs in the HUE 2. With 85 total LEDs, our DIY solution was far brighter with smoother color effects than any of the other kits we’ve tested.

Several pre-programmed controllers are available that work just like some of the other kits we've tested here but with literally hundreds of patterns and lighting combinations. More advanced users can use Arduino boards or a Raspberry Pi to program their own lighting effects. For our DIY setup we decided to go with the simple route and used a remote controlled mini controller.

After we attached the LEDs to the case, we connected the mini controller using the included JST connector at the end of the strip. While a 5V molex adapter may work for some situations, you might need to power the controller and strip with an external power supply with a current of 3A or higher.

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With well over 100 unique lighting modes and the ability to adjust speed and brightness, we found the pre-programmed solution to be more than sufficient. You’ll have to do without the smart lighting modes found in the HUE 2 but advanced users can replicate those modes and more with custom controllers and programming. The DIY route definitely isn't for everyone, but if you're willing to put in a bit of effort it can be very rewarding and cost effective.

3. Deepcool RGB350

The best basic RGB lighting system

RGB Type: Non-addressable Control Method: Wireless remote Included LEDs: 36 Expandable: Yes Mounting: Magnets

36 total bright LEDs
Very affordable

Whether you’re looking for a single color LED strip or a RGB solution to light up your build, we highly recommend the DeepCool RGB350 LED Kit. Priced under $20, it’s only a few dollars higher than most single color LED kits but offers so much more.

With two included LED strips each measuring twelve inches, the RGB350 is capable of lighting up most small to medium sized builds. We used the mid-sized NZXT S340 for our testing and the build was easily lit up with just one strip on the top and one strip on the bottom. Installation was foolproof thanks to magnets built into the LED strips and an included extension cord.

The kit uses a wireless RGB controller that allows you to control the LED strips using an included remote control. All we had to do was connect the molex adapter to our power supply, chain the LED strips together and plug them into the RGB controller, and we were up and running in minutes.

While the LED strips are technically RGB, it’s important to note that the LEDs are not addressable in a basic kit like this. This means data can only be transmitted to the entire strip at once rather than each individual LED on the strip. Therefore, every LED on the strip will be the same color at the same time.

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The only things you’ll be able to control with the DeepCool RGB350 are the brightness, color and various flashing patterns. If you want a single color, you’ll be able to choose from 15 total colors on the remote. If you want multiple colors, you can cycle through the three basic red green and blue colors or a seven color rainbow with “breathing” or “skipping” effects in between each color change. The DeepCool RGB350 might not be advanced as the RGB mechanical keyboards on the market these days, but it surely gets the job done if you’re looking to light up your build on a budget.

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