Razer finally did it! 🔥 Razer Chroma ARGB Controller Unboxing, Setup and Review!

[@TechTesseract]

How we all doing? Loads more videos on the way guys!

[@ed5806]

Oui, good hows you?

[@TechTesseract]

Good thx!

[@flowt926]

noti gang, finaly razer

[@ed5806]

@@TechTesseract nice to know , seem pretty happy anyway

[@CrazyGageandGavin]

Ok but I can’t play on weekdays so no gaming setup joy 🥲

[@henry3397]

Dude thanks for actually showing the experience of owning and setting this thing up in a linear and straight forward way… I had to watch tons of reviews and you’re the first person to simply show all the quick effects! Really good and straightforward review!

[@demontekdigital1704]

Just got this about a week, or so ago, and I'm really happy with it. Connecting it is ridiculously easy, and straight forward. I love how it connects to the USB 2 header on your motherboard rather than the USB Type C to Type A option provided by the Cooler Master Mini controller. One thing to note is the ports on the Razer controller might be a bit too tight for some A-RGB cable headers. I ended up using the edge of an Xacto blade to sort of scrape away a small amount of material on the tops, and bottoms to comfortably connect the cables up to the hub. Using Synapse 3 to control my lighting is incredibly awesome, but be advised that when you have a lot of devices in S3 it has a tendency to become very laggy. I'm only using 4 ports + Aura Connect, (a plugin mod designed for syncing Asus Aura devices to Synapse 3 made by AndrewBabbit97), and sometimes Synapse 3 takes a second or two to catch up. I think it's due to the animations being graphically shown in the software so you can get realtime feedback for the effects. Needless to say, I'm so glad Razer made this I can't see straight! 🤣🤣🤣

[@W4Rnerv]

I just got this for a CPU cooler that requires the 3pin ARGB (my motherboard doesn't support this). When trying to detect the device, the RGB's on the cooler light up for a second and then synapse says "no argb devices detected"... the cooler is not a Razer product, but that shouldn't stop this thing from working, right? Any tips?

[@Urmom_com_my_place]

Bro your setup is basically my dream setup lol

[@TechTesseract]

Haha glad you like it!

[@mawdervaart]

wow... how much does a set up like his cost? damn.

[@TastelessOne]

@@mawdervaart I think it’s around 10k

[@internetpolice1166]

If you want to control fan speed, do you have to buy the additional Razer fan PWM box? Is it kind of a pointless purchase? Sorry for the novice questions...it's been awhile...like early 2000's since I built a computer and have forgot a lot and components and their connectors are also different now.

[@Oliwood21]

You can do that but I think it's only necessary when you have more fans than what your motherboard can support. Otherwise, you can control the fan speeds from BIOS or other software. This box only controls the RGB lights of fans. In my case, I only have 1 RGB slot on my motherboard, so I have to chain my RGB cables together, which is fine, but that way all the RGB will be simultaneous. With this controller, each fan's or LED strips RGB can be addressed individually, creating a much more fluid lighting experience. This is all just looks really, doesn't change anything else about the fans, because they use a different cable for power, this is just for the aesthetics.

[@internetpolice1166]

@@Oliwood21 Thank you very much.

[@cybermax360]

What happen if you have multiple fans chained together into only one ARGB cable?

[@MsMonkeySlaughter]

Then they are 1 channel

[@MickBiker88]

Can you connect 2 of these into the same pc so you have more 3 pin ports ? 'Cause in my dream setup there'd be 9 fans, and 1 AIO, so i would need 10 ports in this controller.

[@darknesschilled]

I wanna know this too.. I read somewhere thats its not possible and its been driving me crazy.. 6 ports are hardly enough for a proper build.. like you said.. you need 10 ports.. i need 12..

[@darknesschilled]

i just tested it. got my second controller. it does not work

[@MickBiker88]

@@darknesschilled Oh im sorry for you man

[@viralinfection7861]

If you get the Lian Li UniFans you’d only need the included LianLi controller. I’ve got 10 fans in my setup and they plug into the controller, and the controller plugs into one header. You can plug up to 16 fans into one controller.

[@k4m3r0n_8]

Bro I saw your PC Build and I was doubting how it would look in your setup. But OH MY GOD That pc looks insane in that setup. Props to you man

[@yohanes2034]

This is step on the right direction from Razer. I'm inclined to think that Razer is moving and evolving fast whereas Corsair is stagnant. Razer has many collabs with other brands and this product basically allows you to connect non Razer rgb product to be controlled by their rgb software whereasfor Corsair you will need to buy 3rd party adapter and even their rgb controller is so limited to 2 channel. Hope Corsair release something similar to this product.

[@ed5806]

Sorry to annoy could you do a cool budget gaming accessories video for ps5 ( you don’t have to buy products just list some cheap ones )

[@TechTesseract]

I could do!

[@ed5806]

😯😯😯

[@ed5806]

@@TechTesseract and tech , a while back you did the govee lights , I’m thinking about buying them but want one on my wall and some under my desk , if I cut them will they still be connected?

[@agasthyareddy9137]

Ngl, those hexagon panels on the back wall look like something phallic. Maybe you should try a different design.

[@rickybobby5553]

I almost bought this yesterday but I wasn’t sure but now I think I’m going to get it. Thanks for the great vid.

[@TechTesseract]

No problem dude!

[@rickybobby5553]

Thanks for replying

[@kryxic]

Surprisingly the case doesn't look too ridiculous! Sorta blends in well with the rest of the setup. Great video Josh🤙🏻

[@tiffanymitchell8056]

I was wondering when you were gonna drop another vid. You killed it as usual! Once I’m able to get a pc that gadget will definitely come in handy.

[@plus87]

I love razer products

[@TechTesseract]

👍👍

[@paulgrothe4637]

Same here :D just noticed I’m on my wrong account

[@gasnat6144]

I was gonna buy it yesterday but now it doesn't exist anymore, not even out of stock the link just doesn't work

[@UziNecromancer]

Is it possible to use two at the same time? (ultimate RGB madness)

[@Brise215]

wanna know too

[@Brise215]

@@efwfewewf4649 that's not true. meanwhile I have 2 and it's not working.

[@kman1371]

Please do a cable management video!!

[@miloradstrbacki4248]

God dude, that plini Strandberg is my dream guitar... i LOVE ITTTTTT

[@pingping035]

Thanks for showing the effects. Love the video.

[@tgmasterx]

Awesome new little product from Razer! I was wondering, what wall mounts do you use for your monitors?

[@TheAwesomeTrain13]

Molex carries more power than a SATA connection, that’s the main reason they would have gone with it, it is a little weird to see but makes sense if you know why!

[@plus87]

The pc is insane

[@TechTesseract]

Will do an update video on it!

[@plus87]

@@TechTesseract ok thanks

[@CarterisaBeast]

What fans are you using?

[@HauntedSheppard]

As to why the molex: molex has significantly more amps.

[@user-re2vj5jd5q]

Harry

[@AyushSharma-xp5ew]

I think you meant significantly more amps, but yes, that is the reason.

[@HauntedSheppard]

@@AyushSharma-xp5ew wow brain fart, you are a 100% right. I'll change it

[@hanses6289]

Love how it still sais "35.2 k subscribers" 11:55

[@amaanvendra8723]

Bro really nice setup and lots of love from India 👍👍

[@verifiednerd7051]

The only problem with this is... I’d have to install Synapse 😬

[@TechTesseract]

Lol 🤣

[@Totenglocke42]

Synapse 2.0 was absolute trash. Synapse 3.0 is pretty great, actually.

[@MarkVP]

Agree with "That One Toaster" Haven't had a problem with synapse 3

[@muddasirsultan6256]

@@MarkVP question for ya'll. I just recently bought EK Vardar 120ER D-RGB fans and I would like to have 2 colors in the fan while it's spinning and I guess the only way to achieve that would be through this razer hub? For reference, I have an x570 MSI Ace MBO.

[@benquinn3559]

@@muddasirsultan6256 yep

[@lukasynowy138]

Yo bro I very like your content! I have question about this controller. So it's possible to plug some 5m argb light strips ? Becouse I have idea to stick them atround my desk and control it through this controller. It'll be a very good alternative of philips led strips if this will work of course 😅

[@Axeiaa]

Won't work, this thing controls a maximum of 80 LEDs per connection and up to 240 LEDs in total. a 5m strip with the usual 60 LEDs per meter would put you at 300 (5x60). I haven't found any a-rgb LED strip you can sync with Razer Connect but you can hook it up to Yeelight and Philips Hue RGB strips. Cheapest option seems to be a 'fake' philips hue product using a Gledopto RGB-CCT controller. Haven't seen anyone actually do this yet though, so not entirely sure it works.

[@RealSquiddy]

nice video i liked cant wait for the full room tour and the 50K subscriber video

[@ibzmav]

Cool vid, and Strandberg man

[@jazzman2399]

Loved this, can you confirm the white-looking PC case thats pulsing in the final thought clip at the back of the desk? Not on your links and looks very interesting. Also, we basically saying non-Razer fans/ RGB strips are recognised and run fine following the same effects? Looks like a lot of notes on Amazon stating certain types dont seem to sync with it well. Ive got all Razer so far, but trying to decide whether I pay more to follow suit via Razer Kunai fans, or go cheaper with the Corsair ones...

[@austinabbott1120]

Am I going crazy, or does this 5v controller really connect to the 12v molex pin??

[@benjamincardenas1636]

I like your videos i have subscribed

[@mittereggermichael6525]

Does the controller also work with Lian Li SL fans thanks for answere?

[@MrSiLenTb88]

If I have 9 fans that are daisy chained, can I just plug the final 3 pin into this

[@elid7189]

When is setup paradise coming out? I’ve been waiting for like a year lol

[@Chilley]

oh yeah yeah

[@Lucid_XP]

i wish it was compatible with thermaltake fans

[@ryzax7959]

Best youtuber of all time

[@TechTesseract]

Love u guys ❤❤

[@celeschan90]

Great video, but this one seems sold out, at least in my region. Do you know of any other devices liek this that connects via USB to the motherboard? (My board doesn't have a 3 pin ARGB header)

[@DJCloudy_]

FINALLY a way to control all the pc rgb from razer synapse I always hear people hating on synapse but honestly I've never had any issues with it; I actually enjoy using it. Sue me. Edit: ALSO we no longer have to buy razer's overpriced RGB strips in order to control rgb

[@reeceyilmaz545]

Your vids are actually quite decent

[@vicmac1840]

Thanks for this video I needed help

[@kennY_72]

Sir if you see this I have a question to you. Are the fans connected to it need additional power supply individualy?

[@edafa_ukafa5977]

Love this! But why can't I buy it anywhere in the UK?

[@Fati.Rosarium]

Awesome insight on this, thanks man!

[@syakirbinabdkarim8302]

between the secret lab chari and the razer iskur which one do you prefer and which is more comfortable inyour opinion since you own both of them

[@GENOSANDIEGO]

So the question is does it work on motherboards without an aRBG?

[@CarlosRomero-jl9ib]

hello, what fans and cooling did you use with razer argb controller? nice video, gretting from chile

[@atiq2848]

Damn channels growing fast

[@desmondho6876]

should look at Yeelight 1s rgb strips they got chroma compatibility

[@spencer1211]

So there is no way i could use this to control RGB strips and connect it to my razor laptop?

[@richardg6949]

Hey man, cool video...will this work with corsairs LL series RGB fans? They have 4 pins

[@ananshahjahan7982]

Anyone else finding that the ARGB headers on the controller are loose? The cable just falls out

[@memes1to823]

Can we get more effects in future or not

[@BigDavos]

Can you download community made effects like the ice software?

[@TrippyMELMEL]

That's very handy to have great video

[@kripekreme]

Bro have you try with any existing razer profile? under the advanced effects section?

[@CrazyGageandGavin]

Early gang! I love ur vids

[@TechTesseract]

Ayy very early! Thanks!

[@benjaminspalding8268]

Can you use more than one of these in a single computer if you have more than 6 RGB devices in your case?

[@jacobpriebe4316]

where did you get that huracan diecast model

[@Tomyy0110]

Can u use two of those controllers in one pc????

[@hexusG4Z]

What about the RAM?

[@julianlandicho2511]

What aio are you using it looks like a reactor.

[@Jalmaan]

I got the device about a month and a half ago but there's some issues I got, my ThermalTake Water 3.0 AIO's logo is not lighting up, even tho it is on my MSI motherboard. Quite a shame cuz the only thing that is currently fully working on my Argb controller is two small led strips

[@adamsandlerchair737]

It will be to the point where Tech Tesseract will have surgery to become RGB. He will ascend far beyond merely just having RGB as a mere mortal. He will be RGB.

[@matthewanderson6735]

Does it have to be razer chroma compatible or will anything work with it since it’s bein plugged in directly to it?

[@gitgudmak]

Can you connect 6 daisy chained fans in 1 port to sync all of them?

[@stef511]

Do you think this is worth it over using aura connect (if you have an Asus motherboard)?

[@seba830]

Bro where did u get those 2 wireless razer mouses? I want the mercury white edition but i cant find any

[@strykerdelacroixalabastera2227]

What case fans did you use

[@HeroFactoryXL]

Mine must be broken. Got it brand new and it'll show up (when no RGB components are connected). However, when I even have one port plugged in, nothing at all. it just shows on device manager as 'Unknown USB Device - Device Descriptor Request Failed'. All I did was plug in THEIR fans. Razer's falling off to me at this point.

[@StevenVachon]

Can this be used for LED strips outside of a PC case? The HDK seems to be unavailable now.

[@YeetusDeletus68]

Can you use two of these in a single system?

[@LegendSkz]

Nice video like everytime!!!

[@jonathanbeers1619]

Does your molexhave 3 pins??

[@lwkysad1170]

I’ll get the same as your white setup but with slightly better parts, viper, mechanical keyboard and an ultrawide

[@TechTesseract]

Awesome! That'll be sick

[@sxkh9088]

PROPER!!! kinda not worth it, but luv ur video as always.

[@TechTesseract]

Thanks bro!

[@jonathansajeba4053]

Does the software effect the performance and fps of the pc as i am finding this on other software?

[@lordeddardstark769]

Even though it won't happen I'm still hoping for the day I can sync my Corsair stuff with all my razer gear 😂

[@daboiah189]

Same xd

[@daboiah189]

i think there is some kinda software outthere that does it

[@QuintenVII]

Where can I find the LED strips used in this build?

[@gabs_freaky]

Whats the name of your monitor arm??

[@franceschik1]

Is it compatible with cooler master halo fans?

[@MrMonkyboy98]

Could you test the controller with the Lian li strimer plus and unifans. I have the strimer plus and controller but it will not work, synapse does not detect them.

[@Iyar.S]

does it solve the problem of the corsair rgb fans that doesnt sync with razer synapse?

[@charackthe]

What type of led strips is this compatible with?

[@Fluchii20]

I have a pack of ezdiy fans with its hub because they are 6-pin but it has a 3-pin output that goes to the motherboard, could I connect that 3-pin output to the razer chroma?

[@ericrobson149]

Moxel connector because it provides more power than a SATA connector.... but it is super annoying.

[@a.plipps]

What the heck were they thinking with the molex connector lol

[@patrofanmaasmechelen8473]

Which fan is that on the back of the pc? Only the outside is rgb, the rest black. I like that look over full fan rgb. Looks minimalistic in a way

[@TechTesseract]

Antec prizm

[@bigwoop3224]

Would this let me use ARGB fans with a motherboard the does not have a ARGB header?

[@alwaysinout]

Does it work with Corsair fans or non razor strips ?

[@SG.PIXERA]

Can I usr this with my Asus B450f Gaming having 12v 4pin RGB header..?

[@forrest6979]

What are the LED strips that you used?

[@jimmyharrison5411]

Tech brother, that setup is bada$$ man, Room tour please!

[@TechTesseract]

Will do! 💯💯💯

[@jimmyharrison5411]

@@TechTesseract 👍🏽👍🏽

[@malekhayyani4349]

does it sync with corsair products or maybe NZXT watercooler or asus aura ?. my setup is from corsair and i want to change to razer but they do not have nice RGB fans .

[@Vlad-vu7gr]

the wave effect don t looks so good tho :/ is not the the same one from keyboard and mouse and other products. is not smooth. this controller shoud be perfect in my lian li 011 razer edition but isn t what i expected

[@jonah145]

I bought me this and now I see that my PSU don't has a molex cable

[@birdmanp]

really razer molex what year is it 2001

[@disgruntled5450]

What AIO is in there?