Different Connector, Same Fan! SWAFAN EX 12 ARGB SYNC might be better!!!

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  • Опубліковано 13 січ 2024
  • Thermaltake Released the SWAFAN EX 12 ARGB SYNC kit, which is an identical fan to the SWAFAN EX 12 RGB kit but connects in a distinctly different way. I was curious and excited when I saw how the ARGB SYNC kit connected as it may be more useful to you than the original kit.
    Take a look at this new kit and discuss where it can connect. We've looked at this fan already, but this got my attention and maybe it has yours as well, either way, be aware that there are two kits available for the SWAFAN EX 12.....
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  • @deviantbuilds
    @deviantbuilds 5 місяців тому +2

    Good move by thermaltake to do this. I know a large number of people that won't use their fans because of their software. This takes away that wall so they can try them out.

  • @itsBBA
    @itsBBA 4 місяці тому

    This seems to answer my questions, been wanting to get some of these for my h6 flow case, 6 total 120mm fans and 2 140mm. Think im going to pick up that cooler master hub and see how it all plays out lol

  • @Arachnoid_of_the_underverse
    @Arachnoid_of_the_underverse 5 місяців тому +1

    Thermaltake do seem to have a mish mash of connectors on their devices which can get confusing across their differing offerings. As to having more than one on a channel, they could really do with something like a channel selector switch/ dip switch on each fan to make seperate software control easier.

    • @HardwareArtisan
      @HardwareArtisan  5 місяців тому

      Hi Arachnoidification, yea, it was confusing for sure, I just happened to stumble on this other kit not realizing it was a thing. They could certainly improve the offering, but it's still really cool! No pun intended, haha. Thanks for watching!!!

  • @TheSloppyDingo
    @TheSloppyDingo 7 днів тому

    Just remove the +5v wire from the icue hardware and provide power to the LEDs from a dedicated 5v power source with the correct amp rating.

  • @markod7662
    @markod7662 4 місяці тому +1

    The fans look awesome and are practical, but what are they like at - cooling stuff.

    • @OmahaGTP
      @OmahaGTP 3 місяці тому +1

      Indeed. And noise. And other fan stuff. Opinions from someone and not just spec sheet numbers.

  • @post-leftluddite
    @post-leftluddite 21 день тому

    Why aren't you using the Neon Maker software from Thermaltake? It has way more features

  • @ScarGamingInfinity
    @ScarGamingInfinity 4 місяці тому

    Hopefully then can make this sync module for the older Swafan ex12s

    • @HardwareArtisan
      @HardwareArtisan  4 місяці тому

      I agree, I would like to see them sell just the cables to use with the other set of fans. Thanks for watching!

  • @birdsoup777
    @birdsoup777 2 місяці тому

    TT Swafan need more time. Combo of Lian Li daisy chain and removable blades is awesome. Major flaw: magnetic clips between fans don't slot like lian li. Swafan are held by weak magnetic bond. Not convenient to install. Using multiple fans on a rail, tighten unevenly, bonds between fans will misalign and won't run. To much hassle when you want to get a build done.

  • @f4b1n
    @f4b1n 24 дні тому

    How would be the rear, front and bottom fans interconnection in this particular kit? Is it possible to daisy chain them through the cables, so I can interconnect rear, upper, bottom and front fans together using only one last cable into the motherboard? I'm planning to use 6 of these fans and my mobo has only one ARGB socket. I didn't see anything about it in any of the videos of this kit on UA-cam, please help me. Thank you!

  • @peter8372
    @peter8372 27 днів тому

    You talked a lot but are the fans really the same as you say in the video title? So can you just mix the fans of the RGB and the ARGB kit? BTW it's a 9 pin connector but only 7 pins are used...

  • @Jake1oo1
    @Jake1oo1 5 місяців тому

    They have a nice line up of cases coming out this year, might be competition for Corsair

    • @HardwareArtisan
      @HardwareArtisan  5 місяців тому

      Hi Jake1oo1, yes they do, I pre-ordered the Tower 300, what do you think of that case? What other cases are they releasing that your interested in?

    • @Jake1oo1
      @Jake1oo1 5 місяців тому

      Very nice indeed, I like their line up of "core" cases as well@@HardwareArtisan

    • @markod7662
      @markod7662 4 місяці тому

      I just ordered the ceres 300 tg white. ​@@HardwareArtisan

  • @balpz3803
    @balpz3803 3 місяці тому

    still confused with like what each cable goes to, you still need to plug a cable into the motherboard for every 3 fans? like all the cables dont just go to the hub and then hub plugs in? seems very complicated compared to like lian li tl fans.

    • @HardwareArtisan
      @HardwareArtisan  3 місяці тому +2

      Hi balpz3803, for the ARGB version in this video, you connect all three fans together and then one of the cable assemblies, this then simply turns into a single 5v ARGB connector and a single 4 pin PWM connector.....you would plug these connectors into either your motherboards Fan PWM connection and 5v ARGB connector (to run all 3 fans), or a PWM/RGB hub of your choice, this kit doesn't come with a hub of any kind.
      The other version, simply marked RGB, uses the thermaltake connector which merges the pwm and rgb connections into a single connector. This kit comes with a HUB and you use TT RGB PLUS software to control it, this set will not connect or use your motherboard for RGB control, you're kind of locked into the TT RGB PLUS ecosystem.
      It's confusing that they have two versions of this kit, the fans are the same, just the cable connections are different depending on what control you want.
      I hope that helps a bit, thanks for watching!!!, Good Luck and Have Fun!!!

  • @RogueStatusX
    @RogueStatusX 4 місяці тому

    Im ignorant to PC's so this question might sound dumb but does Thermaltake not provide a hub or make a hub to hook up these fans? Why are you dependent on the Corsair hub?

    • @HardwareArtisan
      @HardwareArtisan  4 місяці тому +2

      Hi RogueStatusX, great question, let me clarify. Thermaltake offers the SWAFAN EX 12 ARGB fans in 2 different KITS. One of them includes a controller that controls the fans RGB and SPEED through TTRGBPLUS software, the kit has a controller and the cables included connect to that controller, but thermaltake uses a non standard fan connector.
      This kit, which is the same fan, doesn't include a controller and instead includes a cable that has standard connections, a 4 pin pwm connector and a 3 pin ARGB connection. You can connect these fans to your motherboard or other RGB controller with the standard 3 pin ARGB connection.
      I adapted and synced them with a CORSAIR controller because I personally like the iCUE software better than some of the other solutions, but you can choose which method to use. Either way, it's the same fan, just different connection and control methods.
      Let me know if that doesn't clear it up, good luck and have fun, thanks for watching!!!

    • @RogueStatusX
      @RogueStatusX 4 місяці тому

      My kid was saying that the corsair node he has, which is the basic node, not the pro or commander - has a proprietary connector for corsair fans and he doesn't think these fans would plug into his hub - so i watched your video and worded my question wrong. Like i said, i don't know much about PC's so sorry that I was wrong in my wording in the first place. He likes these fans but says he doesn't want to add another hub because the space in the back of his case is already limited and he has wires all over the place. He's only 13 and doesn't know too much his self lol @@HardwareArtisan

  • @zay3893
    @zay3893 4 місяці тому

    need 8 fans for my pc. so will i just buy 3 sets of 3 of these and set them up normally?

    • @HardwareArtisan
      @HardwareArtisan  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi zay3893, That will work, but realy depends on how you plan on controlling them. If you plan on using your motherboard (or another RGB controller) along with RGB and FAN hubs, these standard connection fans will work great. Thanks for Watching!!!

    • @zay3893
      @zay3893 4 місяці тому

      @@HardwareArtisan thank you!

  • @saquist
    @saquist Місяць тому +1

    THIS IS FAR TOO COMPLICATED FOR A FIRST TIME RGB ENTHUSIAST!!!

    • @BOOOMCHIPS
      @BOOOMCHIPS Місяць тому +2

      I just picked up 8 swafan ex14 argb last week and I think I'm just gonna pick up the razer argb controller (it has 6 ports RGB only) and call it a day.
      Edit: 6 ports not 8