LAPTOP REPAIR GLOSSARY / ARGB

ARGB (Addressable RGB)

A lighting standard where each LED in a fan or strip can be individually controlled — producing flowing colour effects, animations, and full sync with your motherboard’s software.

ARGB VS STANDARD RGB
ARGB (5V 3-pin)Standard RGB (12V 4-pin)
Per-LED controlYesNo (whole strip one colour)
AnimationsYesLimited
Voltage5V12V
Connector3-pin4-pin
MOTHERBOARD SYNC SOFTWARE

Most ARGB headers on motherboards sync with the manufacturer’s software — allowing all fans, strips, and accessories to animate together:

  • Asus Aura Sync — for Asus motherboards
  • MSI Mystic Light — for MSI motherboards
  • Gigabyte RGB Fusion — for Gigabyte boards
  • ASRock Polychrome — for ASRock boards

WANT AN ARGB BUILD IN SINGAPORE?

We set up full ARGB fan sync, LED strips, and hub controllers in-store. All fans matched and synced to your motherboard software.

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