Reddit mentions of Phanteks RGB LED 4 Pin Adapter, Specified for Cases with Multi Colors RGB Control (PH-CB_RGB4P)

I just ordered this beast of a case for my Zen 2 build, black ext/white int should look awesome with my ASUS X570 Prime Pro, planning to use the RGB fan frames with some Corsair ML140s.

FYI, it's kind of a cash grab by Phanteks but you need this $5 adapter to control the RGB fan frames with your mobo because they use a proprietary pinout.

You bought "wrong" strip and wrong halos.

These are standard strips and standard halos, the 12V RGB.

Your EVOLV X case is meant to be used with ADDRESSABLE lighting, so Digital halo this one https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Halos-140mm-Digital-PH-FF140DRGBP_BK01/dp/B07BGWLH14


And WS2812B addressable strip like this https://www.amazon.com/Programmable-Aclorol-Individually-Addressable-Raspberry/dp/B07BKNS7DJ

or this (if you want to overpay for Phanteks overpriced strips) https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-PH-DRGBLED_Combo_01-Digital-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B07C1ZFRWW/


With these, then everything will check out. And you will be able to sync both your case with halo, strip and motherboard.


If you don't want your current purchase to go to waste (or can't return it), you need to purchase this https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ and then you can connect HALO's and strips to your motherboard 4-pin 12V G R B headers but then, they wont sync with case, as case has to be connected separately to ADD_Header (5V data GND).


Check page 22 and 23 of case manual.

I used these: they need an adapter, but they work great with ASUS Aura. Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M0R3CFQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BZIBJAK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes and no, you can't plug it directly into the Mobo RGB header, you need the adapter.

I don't think my case came with one. (I have the p400s TG)

If you really want to spaz out on RGB This comes with 2 LED strips and an adapter, and it's only $12 more

edit: Oh, and FYI, ASUS Aura handles those RGB strips beautifully!

Hey, I have a similar setup and I purchased this to get it all synced. Works a treat and looks beautiful, you just connect it to the RGB header on your motherboard and the other to the front LED strip (assuming it's the front like mine).

Oh and don't forget to download the Asus Aura software, though be mindful if you have G Skill RGB RAM that you don't use GSkill's software. Asus Aura can control both and the Gskill one just crashes it.

That's a splitter though. OP needs to connect a 3-pin (5v) to his 4-pin (12v) header.

/u/AnonymousGamingS2K, there isn't any adapters since the voltages are different. You'll need to get a seperate controller that can do addressable RGB (like this).

You will need an adapter like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=phanteks+rgb+adapter&qid=1562016627&s=gateway&sr=8-1

If you buy this adapter you can control your case's lighting via Asus's software and the mobo's RGB connector.

I'm using a HUE+ with my Evolv TG and while the standard set of strips don't fully circle the window (they make a 'u' for about 2/3 of the total distance, I'd guess), I'm still pleased with how it looks (in that photo you can see on the upper-left where the LED strip ends, just shy of the top of the 120 rad).

You’ll need this to plug into your mobo’s led pin, the other end will be used for rgb accessories.

Phanteks RGB LED 4 Pin Adapter, Specified for Cases with Multi Colors RGB Control (PH-CB_RGB4P) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rtgiAbYQEQ4DB

They use a weird clip lock as seen into the picture. Phanteks offer an adapter which adapts to 4 pin is this the right header for 5050?: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BZIBJAK/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520253500&sr=8-1-fkmr0&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=phanteks+to+5050+header

For now I use the controller and just set it to white (actually not a bad "white" for rbg) while I research if such an adapter is available. But the actual intention was of course to sync it with my Mainboard.

is this the Adapter that I want?
https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK

The connector shown in the second picture corresponds exactly to my mysterious 4pin rgb male connector of my cooler. And the other (female) end of this adapter seem to be the standard rgb mainboard connector that I need.
so would this help?

Okay so lemme try to explain again. The aluminium fan frame has three connectors:

• One is RGB female connector,
  
  
• one is daisy chain male connector,
  
  
• one is daisy chain female connector
  
  Here's a picture of all three.
  
  The plastic fan frames have only two connectors:
  
  
• the daisy chain male connector,
  
  
• and the daisy chain female connector.
  
  Here's a picture of that.
  
  So basically the plastic fan frames cannot be directly connected to the motherboard RGB male connector. You'll need a separate adapter to connect them to the motherboard. Here's a link to the adapter. When I bought these fan frames, the cost of that adapter+plastic frame was more than the aluminium frame, so I just got one aluminium and 6 plastic. Hope that clears it up. :)
  
  >Edit: went and checked their price now, 1440/- for Aluminium ones and 740 for plastic 😐 Could you share some photos of the insides of your pc in your free time?
  
  So its definitely increased then. Sure, let me know which pictures you need exactly.

I have a Phanteks P400S case and a Gigabyte K5 AX370 mobo.. just discovered a cheap adapter cable that is supposed to make my mobo RGB and case RGB flash in sync.. anybody know if this will work with this case and mobo setup?

Here is the adapter: Phanteks LED 4 Pin Adapter, Specified for Cases with Multi Colors RGB Control PH-CB_RGB4P https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BD4bBbP7QWHDX

https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2/146-4769952-2692502?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01BZIBJAK&pd_rd_r=adbbab01-474a-11e9-9fed-6f308a1afb98&pd_rd_w=N5E71&pd_rd_wg=g82OG&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=VZETKFNASSS7M6KTK2AM&psc=1&refRID=VZETKFNASSS7M6KTK2AM&tag=linus21-20

This might be what I sent before but they say it's compatible with 4 pin mobos and their case, and people online seem to think this works?

Is this the sort of thing you need?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phanteks-RGB-LED-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506601546&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=rgb+header+expansion

If you have an Asus motherboard, buy this adapter and plug one end of the RGB strip into it and the other onto the motherboard.

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Just plug it in to the connection coming off of the front panel, and then plug the other side on to the motherboards 4 pin RGB connector. Whenever you boot up the system just hold the RGB option button and it should sync with the motherboard lights.

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HERE is a picture of my system to show all of the Halos fans (connected to my motherboard/case via the Phanteks adapter) sync together with the motherboard.

Hard to find decent single RGB fans, I'd suggest going the regular fan with a Phanteks Halo route.

fan

Phanteks Halo

Adapter to motherboard

Nothing came with the strip I bought. But, I noticed that this adapter was frequently bought together (with the PHANTEK LED strip).
https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB-RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ref=pd_sim_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01BZIBJAK&pd_rd_r=032ADFZV3PG8AA2HZ5BA&pd_rd_w=nwgFD&pd_rd_wg=xYNBq&psc=1&refRID=032ADFZV3PG8AA2HZ5BA

Is using this going to correct the colors?

UPDATE: finally found what i was looking for:

https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK

now i just gotta find my extension

Aesthetics and Mystic Light compatibility with the MSI motherboard. It's also possible to use a compatible case like a Phanteks P400 or P400S + adapter.

you need an this adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ one end goes into the mobo rgb header the the end connects to the halos

and I will have no problem with rgb fan or rgb fan frames as well, in terms of available headers on mobo? or Will some things just be plugged into my psu?

i was thinking i needed this for something

https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543116932&sr=8-2&keywords=RGB+LED+ADAPTER

If you're still using the P400S and that motherboard then you might consider getting the RGB adapter from Phanteks. It lets you connect the case RGB lights and your included RGB strip to the motherboards RGB header so that you could control both the case's lights and the strip with your mobo's RGB software.

You need the Phanteks RGB adapter. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pXACCbRS1NT25

This?

https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01BZIBJAK&pd_rd_r=9bad0075-c3c5-11e8-9d8c-cbd4feed3ce3&pd_rd_w=YpCMK&pd_rd_wg=6hRza&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=7192ST2C3KRAXQVBSG37&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=7192ST2C3KRAXQVBSG37

Have this case as well as an Asus Aura motherboard. Turns out you need a separate cable to get the case lighting to use Aura sync, it's $5 so not a huge deal, but something I wasn't expecting.

https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK

If you have a phanteks case with an LED controller then the halos can go in there. If not, you'll need an adapter cable to connect it to your motherboard which you can find here.

Edit: I should add, the halo lux rings come with the adapter I think.

I know. I don't actually know which connector I need to plug in for the rgb strip, but I just contacted asus and they told me I need an adapter which sounds about right. For anyone else having this problem the adapter is here: https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK

It is a 4 cable. Here is the link for the adapter I’m wondering about: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01BZIBJAK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_LKQjDb8XEEWEY

> So... I think you're saying you don't need to drive anything but the LEDs built into the case, correct? And you specifically want to do it via software, not hardware?

Right. I was just asking whether the case lights (the 4 RGB strips and the RGB ring around the power button) can all be Y-connector-ed to one 12v header, or if that's too much to be putting on one header for voltage or current reasons. And yes, I want everything to be synced up in Aura.


> Generally, but isn't the JST SM connector 3-pin, rather than 4-pin? It is on my case, but it's possible you have something else.

The JST SM connectors coming out of the lights on my case are 4-pin, and Phanteks website (and Amazon) offers a cable that adapts this to the more standard 4 pin RGB connector. So it looks like I'll need two of those (the top cover and front panel lights are each already Y'd together, so you have one wire coming out of each) which I'll then Y together using a splitter with standard RGB connectors at both ends.


> I thought you meant general instructions for a wide range of hookups. If you just meant more comprehensive than they have now, I'd definitely agree with you.

I mean, even just a simple diagram of the RGB contoller's connections and a few notes about what the channels do would have been very helpful. I have no idea how this guy figured out what needs to be connected to what other than simple trial and error.

I’m horrible at explaining because this has me kinda stressed out.

Here is a pic of the fan plug where the adapter plugs into it. https://imgur.com/gallery/RUDgRtO

3 adapter pins go into the fan slot, and the connector has a gap between the pins. These are daisy chained together, and the final connector has one this same connector with the gap. That gap is preventing me from plugging this in to anywhere else.

Do I just skip the adapter and plug the fan RGB into the mobo? I’m not trying to mess anything up, and there are only 2 of these, I have 3 fans. So that can’t be it right?

EDIT: I found [this]( https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK ), which I think will solve the problem of the 3-pins not being able to connect, but at this point it's either this, or buy a proper corsair fan kit.

Not exactly sure what you're asking, but

Tempered Glass
Regular
Adapter Cable

Dont have an evolv but for the p400s i had to use one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Adapter-Specified-Control-PH-CB_RGB4P/dp/B01BZIBJAK