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Three blue ARGB extension cables, 30 cm, 16 AWG, 5 V 3-pin female to female

Tripp Lite 3-Pack ARGB Extension Cable 30cm 16 AWG 5V 3-Pin Female to Female

SKU CH-PF0P-VQP7F

Three 30 cm 16 AWG female-to-female cables extend 5 V addressable RGB fans or LED strips from a single motherboard header

  • Connector count5
  • Connector genderFemale to Female
  • Conductor gauge16 AWG
  • Product typeExtension Cable
  • Product colorBlue
  • Overall length26 in - 30 in
  • Three cables let you extend multiple ARGB devices at once
  • 16 AWG copper core handles 5 V addressable RGB power reliably
  • 30 cm length gives flexible routing inside the chassis
  • Female-to-female 3-pin connectors plug straight into fans and strips
  • UL specification confirms the cable meets recognised safety standards

What this cable set does

This three-pack of Tripp Lite ARGB extension cables adds 30 cm of reach to 5 V addressable RGB devices. Each cable runs female-to-female so a motherboard 3-pin header can drive fans or LED strips that sit further away. The 16 AWG copper core handles the current without voltage drop. Builders extending existing ARGB runs use these to bridge the gap.

Included splitters and connectors

The pack supplies three 1-to-1 extension cables plus six loose 3-pin plugs for custom terminations. Additional 1-to-2 and 1-to-3 splitter cables are also bundled, letting one header feed two or three devices. All connectors are keyed; aligning the arrows prevents reversed polarity. No soldering is required — push the pins home and the link is live.

5 V 3-pin ARGB interface limits

These cables work only with 5 V 3-pin addressable RGB headers; they cannot connect to 4-pin 12 V RGB headers. The 30 cm length suits typical chassis routing but will not span full-tower distances. Signal integrity depends on the motherboard’s ARGB controller current limit, which the cables do not increase. Exceeding that limit causes flicker or shutdown.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Product typeExtension Cable
Product colorBlue
Ports & slots
Connector count5
Connector genderFemale to Female
Size & build
Overall length26 in - 30 in
Conductor gauge16 AWG

Questions about this item

Will the 16 AWG copper cores need replacement after continuous 5 V ARGB use?

The 16 AWG copper conductors are rated for the 5 V addressable RGB current draw and do not degrade under normal PC operation.

What stops me from daisy-chaining more strips beyond the 30 cm leads?

Each 30 cm extension adds resistance; the 5 V 3-pin ARGB header current limit is reached before cable length becomes an issue.

Do the PVC-insulated 16 AWG wires stay cool when the ARGB headers run all day?

At 5 V the current stays low, so the 16 AWG copper and PVC jacket remain at safe temperatures during continuous use.

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