Need Help Identifying 3-Pin and 4-Pin Connectors on Used INNO3D RTX 3080 ICHILL X4 for RGB and Fan Connection

Posted by B0urb0n_@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 21 comments

I bought a used INNO3D GEFORCE RTX 3080 ICHILL X4, it comes with only the GPU, without any accessories.
I also bought a used GIGABYTE X570 Aorus Elite WiFi.
The problem:
On the GPU, there are two small connectors, one with 3 pins and another with 4 pins (photos):
https://postimg.cc/w1FTwyy3
https://postimg.cc/ThW1T3SH

On the Inno3D website, I found a guide titled 'Installation of the RGB Cable,' but it's just a one-page PDF and doesn't explain much.
https://www.inno3d.com/assets/files/product/Installation_RGB.pdf

Do you know what they are called? What they are used for (I think it's for RGB and fan)? And how can I find such cables for connection with my motherboard? What are these cables called (I want to order them on Aliexpress)? I found many different 4 and 3 pins cables, but they are all of different sizes.

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Cl1ckk_@reddit

I was still able to change the RGB without the need for the rgb cables for some reason with the INNO3D TuneIT OC Utility program.

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UnfairEntrepreneur89@reddit

Did you change this to argb or rgb mode??

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Cl1ckk_@reddit

Uh, idk. I didn't have to plug any cable in, I just installed the program and that was it.

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hohjimmy@reddit

Please tell me how, because I cannot find any option like that in that program.. And the cable I ordered is also bigger than my connector on the GPU.

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Cl1ckk_@reddit

I was going through reddit posts myself trying to figure out how to change it as well. I used an older version of the program (not sure if using an older version does anything but i have heard people complaining about newer versions of the Inno3D TuneIT program not allowing them to change the rgb.)

Heres the download link to the specific version: https://www.inno3d.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/INNO3D%20TuneIT_V3.15.zip

Credits to RBLXBau that posted the original link. I found it in this post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/1ly4yfz/what_rgb_software_is_compatable_with_an_inno3d/

And btw- when you launch the program- it wont give you the ability to change the rgb because it'll just say "Off", but after you install the program and run it- restart the computer and open it back up. You will then be able to change it.

It worked for me- so tbh, I have no idea what the point of the rgb cable was because I also thought I needed it but I couldnt get it because I bought my rtx 3080 ichill x4 used from ebay a while ago until i found out about the program.

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Imagineer_NL@reddit

Thanks for the tip!

ps. the cable is for when you want to control the leds through your MB software or a separate fancontroller.

Bubbly-Phone6051@reddit

Is it okay if it’s just a generic cord?

Entire_Sell_2251@reddit

I found one in shopee ph. 1.25mm jst to argb 5v3pin. Search Inno3d Ice dragon argb connector.

can u please send the link?

I don't think it's still available. But I still have one somewhere at my place. If you're near QC area you can just have it.

OldNefariousness8458@reddit

for anyone interested in making their own, I've taken a photo (linked below) of the connectors with the pinouts printed on them. I believe it will be the same for the 3070, 3080, 3090, etc.

If the photo disappears for whatever reason, pins are as follows from top to bottom (when mounted in a desktop PC) or right to left (when when card is vertical and the ichill fan on top).

I believe its 1mm pitch connectors but am yet to do my own. will report back once I do.

4pin connector (RGB)
G, R, B, 12v

3pin connector (ARGB)
G, D, 5v

https://ibb.co/PzMskkT1

I made my own cable and it works. the connectors are 1.25mm JST connectors.

Hi, I was going to try this out. Bought a 1.25mm 3pin jst connector. Do you have any tutorial?

B0urb0n_@reddit (OP)

no, unfortunately, I just don't use them

Oké thanks. I also Will not use them then. Thanks 😊

Solid_Impression_626@reddit

I have the same problem rn xD