Where do I plug this into

[Martinr36]

Ok I thought I'd add a little more red to my desktop so ordered a red LED lightstrip via the upgrade configurator, but on recieving it i can't workout where to plug it in, these are the connections either end

Here's the spec

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PCSPECIALIST.CO.UK SPECIFICATION​

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Case
PCS CYCLONE GAMING CASE (Red LED Fans)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor i7-8700 (3.2GHz) 12MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® PRIME Z370-P II: ATX, LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1st Storage Drive
Crucial MX500 1 TB CT1000MX500SSD1(Z)-Up to 560 MB/s (3D NAND, SATA, 2.5 Inch, Internal SSD)

2nd Storage Drive
SanDisk SSD PLUS 480 GB Sata III 2.5 Inch Internal SSD, Up to 535 MB/s
3rd Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE

1st M.2 SSD Drive

1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
External DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
8x Slim USB 2.0 External DVD-RW
Memory Card Reader
USB 3.0 EXTERNAL SD/MICRO SD CARD READER
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W VS SERIES™ VS-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CoolerMaster Hyper 212X (120mm) Fan CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
COOLER MASTER MASTERGEL MAKER THERMAL COMPOUND
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Firefox™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
TIMED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND - MON-FRI (BEFORE 2PM)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days

Price: £0.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/intel-z370-pc/vx74UfqTz2/

Any help appreciated

 

[Scott]

That connects to the ARGb connector on the motherboard (if available). I believe the other end is for daisy chaining them.

Is it a 5v or a 12v strip?

 

[AgentCooper]

I've just had a quick look and I'm not sure I can see an RGB header on that board... could it potentially go into a spare fan header?

 

[Martinr36]

That connects to the ARGb connector on the motherboard (if available). I believe the other end is for daisy chaining them.

Is it a 5v or a 12v strip?

Hi @Scott ,

I can't see an ARGb connector, or anything that resembles the opposite version of either end, as for if it's 5 or 12 volt I've no idea all it shows on configurator is as the photo below

 

[Martinr36]

I've just had a quick look and I'm not sure I can see an RGB header on that board... could it potentially go into a spare fan header?

No can't see any, and if you remember from the other day when i was looking at adding some RGB fans it told me that it wasn't compatable with the board, however it allowed me to choose this.....

Tried on a fan header connection and it doesn't fit

 

[Scott]

I think you would be best to call and ask PCS how they connect them. There may be an adapter they use if there isn't an option for it on the motherboard.

Is it a particular colour or is it RGB? If it's RGB it at least needs to connect to some sort of controller. Whether that is from the motherboard or a 3rd party option, it needs to be controlled from something.

 

[AgentCooper]

I think you would be best to call and ask PCS how they connect them. There may be an adapter they use if there isn't an option for it on the motherboard.

Is it a particular colour or is it RGB? If it's RGB it at least needs to connect to some sort of controller. Whether that is from the motherboard or a 3rd party option, it needs to be controlled from something.

OP stated he'd ordered a red light strip so the RGB isn't an issue

 

[Martinr36]

Cheers for the suggestions @Scott & @AgentCooper , I've been on amazon to see if i could find any form of adapter that i could power it from & couldn't see anything, however in my searches I came across this which has its own controller that can be powered by a sata power cable, so I've ordered one & it should be here in a couple of weeks.

As you may gather i was determined to get some more colour in there somehow

 

[Scott]

I would give them a call. It's perhaps been assumed that you have a controller. Or maybe a controller was supposed to ship, or a cable, or something. I genuinely don't know but it would be good to have the answer for any future arisings

 

[Martinr36]

I would give them a call. It's perhaps been assumed that you have a controller. Or maybe a controller was supposed to ship, or a cable, or something. I genuinely don't know but it would be good to have the answer for any future arisings

Yeah I'll drop them an email, with the spec etc, maybe even point them here & then when i get a reply I can post it here

 

[Deleted member 103489]

When i got my pc my rgb connectors were located at the back panel case bottom right... however i am aware all cases are different so not sure if this will help you.

i have 1 rgb strip and it traces to the back..their should be small board

 

[Martinr36]

When i got my pc my rgb connectors were located at the back panel case bottom right... however i am aware all cases are different so not sure if this will help you.

i have 1 rgb strip and it traces to the back..their should be small board

Cheers @Jamie85 , I'll take another look

 

[Martinr36]

Got the following reply earlier:

Hello,



I believe they are connected through the USB ports on the motherboard.



Could you send a picture of the cable so I can see the connection?



Many thanks,

So I sent the photos, see what the reply is

 

[AgentCooper]

Got the following reply earlier:

Hello,



I believe they are connected through the USB ports on the motherboard.



Could you send a picture of the cable so I can see the connection?



Many thanks,

So I sent the photos, see what the reply is

Did you ever get an answer to this, amigo?

 

[Martinr36]

Did you ever get an answer to this, amigo?

Nope, swapped emails for a while and never got an answer, ended up I got a kit that had it own controller powered from a sata cable