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Two black 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cables with 3-pin female connectors, 11.8 inch length

Cable Matters ARGB Splitter Cable 1-to-2 5V 3-Pin 11.8 Inch 2 Pack

SKU CH-QSXN-W95KS

A 1-to-2 splitter cable extends a single 5 V 3-pin ARGB header to two devices with 11.8 inch leads

  • Connector detailsDVI to DVI
  • Connector genderFemale to Female
  • Product typeSpeaker Wires
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsBlack
  • Key featuresBlack
  • Connect two ARGB devices from one header
  • 8 inch length gives flexible routing
  • 5 V 3-pin addressable RGB standard
  • Tool-free pre-soldered connectors save install time
  • Two splitter cables plus six male plugs included

ARGB splitter for 5 V 3-pin headers

This cable splits one motherboard 5 V 3-pin addressable RGB header into two female ports, letting you run two ARGB fans or LED strips from a single connection. It is aimed at builders who want synchronised lighting without adding a separate controller. The 11.8 inch length reaches typical fan and strip placements in mid-tower cases. A pack contains two splitter cables and six 3-pin male connectors for direct strip attachment.

Passive wiring with no active cooling

The splitter is a passive copper assembly, so it adds no fan noise, no pump hum and no active thermal load to the system. Power draw is limited to whatever the connected ARGB devices demand from the motherboard header. Because there are no semiconductors or regulators on the cable, it runs at ambient temperature inside the case. The 2.54 mm pin pitch matches the standard header spacing used by major board vendors.

Fits standard 5 V ARGB ecosystems

The cable works with motherboards from ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte and ASRock that provide a 5 V 3-pin addressable RGB header; it does not support 4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Each splitter accepts 5050 or 3528 LED strips and ARGB fans that use the same 3-pin keyed connector. The included male pins let you terminate bare strip ends without soldering. Builders needing more than two branches per header or 12 V RGB compatibility will need a different solution.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCable Matters
Product typeSpeaker Wires
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector detailsDVI to DVI
Connector genderFemale to Female

Questions about this item

How do I install the 5 V 3-pin ARGB splitter cable, and what is the step people often get wrong?

Plug the single male end into the motherboard +5 V 3-pin ARGB header, then attach the two female ends to your ARGB fans or LED strips, making sure the arrow markers on every connector line up; reversing the arrow alignment is the common mistake that stops the lights working.

What maintenance or replacement will the 11.8 inch splitter cable need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; if a connector becomes loose or a wire is damaged, replace the affected cable from the 2-pack rather than attempting a repair.

What limit appears first when the ARGB splitter runs continuously under load?

The 5 V 3-pin header on the motherboard sets the total current ceiling, so the combined draw of all connected ARGB devices must stay within that header’s rated limit.

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