Welcome to TT USA's RGB Guide.
Last Updated: 2019/05/16 1600 PST
This article is here to help you understand and differentiate between the different generations of Thermaltake's RGB Products.
The guide will name the "Generation" of the product, give a brief description of its capabilities, show a picture of its controller, give the general one-controller set up required to utilize the product, any software needed to operate the product, as well as list out the products covered under the Generation.
Please note that the various generations are NOT cross compatible.
[A section for the ARGB & Other Associated Versions will be added soon]
Generation 1 - "The Analogue RGB"
Generation 1 is the first foray into the RGB scheme. It is controlled by a simple analogue controller containing physical buttons used to control the product. These fans described as being capable of 256 Colors, which is how they are often distinguishable from other product descriptions. (*An exception is the View 37, which we will later discuss)
The controller setup is usually as follows:
1.) All Gen 1/Analogue device are connected via 5-Pin connector into the 5-Pin header on the controller (a maximum of three).
2.) The Controller itself is connected via a 4-Pin PWM connector to the motherboard, often as a System Fan (SYSFAN / SYS_FAN1 , etc. Varies on the motherboard manufacturer).
Products Under Generation 1 "Analogue"
1.) Riing 12 LED RGB 256 Colors High Static Pressure LED Radiator Fan: (Single Fan Pack) (Three Fan Pack)
3.) Riing 14 LED RGB 256 Colors High Static Pressure LED Radiator Fan: (Single Fan Pack) (Three Fan Pack)
4.) Thermaltake Water 3.0 Riing RGB: (240mm - 2 Fans) (280mm - 2 Fans) (360mm - 3 Fans)
5.) Thermaltake Pacific M4 Motherboard Water Block (ASUS TUF X299 MARK I)
6.) Thermaltake Pacific W4 RGB CPU Water Block
7.) Thermaltake Hard Tube Water Cooling Kit: (Pacific M240 D5) (Pacific M360 D5) (Pacific RL360 D5)
8.) Thermaltake Pacific RL360 Water Cooling Kit
Below is an image of the Generation 1 "Analogue" Controller.
*Note how the 4-Pin PWM connector is already attached into the controller.
Generation 2 - "The Digital RGB Controller"
This generation is marked as being the first that is purely, solely software controlled. As that would suggest, all the physical buttons available from Generation 1 are removed. As we move away from analogue control, we required another cable to allow our proprietary software to control the Generation 2 products. These products were marketed and named under the "TT Premium Edition" brand. While the next generation of products are also often named "TT Premium Edition", Generation 2 products have no other indicative branding so as to separate them from the next generation.
The controller set up is usually as follows:
1.) All Generation 2/Digital devices are connected via a 5-pin connector to the corresponding 5-pin header on the controller.
2.) Plug in the MicroUSB controller cable to the controller, and the other end's 9-Pin Connector into a USB 2.0 9-Pin Header on the motherboard.
3.) Connect the power cable onto the controller, and the ending 4-Pin Molex Connector onto the appropriate cable on the PSU.
Software Download Link
Products under Generation 2 "Digital"
1.) Riing 12 RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition
2.) Riing 14 RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition
Below is an image of the Generation 2 - "Digital" Controller
Generation 3 - "PLUS Generation"
Our most up-to-date generation, Generation 3 is marked by its signature PLUS designation. It is fully software controlled, building upon the Digital controller's foundation. Thermaltake has moved away from the 5-Pin Connectors of its devices and moved onto 9-Pin Connectors. The controller themselves can handle up to five (5) Generation 3 devices.
Click HERE for the TT RGB Plus Ecosystem Site.
The general set-up is usually as follows:
1.) All Generation 3/ PLUS devices are connected via a 9-pin connector to the corresponding 9-pin header on the controller.
2.) Plug in the MicroUSB controller cable to the controller, and the other end's 9-Pin Connector into a USB 2.0 9-Pin Header on the motherboard.
3.) Connect the power cable onto the controller, and the ending 4-Pin Molex Connector onto the appropriate cable on the PSU.
NOTE: To connect sync with Razer Chroma, please see the PDF linked here.
Software Download Link
- TT RGB Plus v1.2.9
- Backup Link
- Fixed the process conflict with DPS G.
- Supports Level 20 Mouse, Headphones, and Mousepad.
- Fixed the lighting mode error of Floe AIO Coolers.
- Initialize default settings of switching device into "copy".
- Optimize boot up error.
PREVIOUS VERSION
- TT RGB Plus v1.2.8
- Backup Link
- Now TT RGB Plus support 64-bit
- Added WaterRam temperature Display
- Bug fixes and system performance.
- TT RGB Plus v1.2.7
- Added new products to Alexa voice command list, products include WaterRam, R1 Plus Memory Kit, RGB Fittings, and others.
- Fixed issues caused by the Windows 10 1809 update.
- Fixed minor bugs and improved system performance.
- TT RGB PLUS v1.2.61 (Released 2019/01/24)
- Fixed the CPU Temperature Reading Error.
- Fixed errors from Windows Update 1809.
- TT RGB PLUS v1.2.6 (Released 2019/01/08)
- Supports new products.
- New Light Modes.
- Now supports Razer Synapse 3.
- Now Supports ViewSonic RGB Screen - XG240R, XG350R
- Now Supports TeamGroup T-FORCE RGB DRAM
- TT RGB PLUS v1.2.53 (Released 2018/12/26)
- TT RGB PLUS v1.2.52 (Released 2018/12/19)
Products under Generation 3 - "PLUS Generation"
1.) Riing Plus 12 LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition: (Single Fan Pack) (3 Fan Pack) (5 Fan Pack)
2.) Riing Plus 14 LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition: (3 Fan Pack) (5 Fan Pack)
3.) Riing Plus 20 LED RGB Case Fan TT Premium Edition: (Single Fan Pack with Controller) (Single Fan Pack w/o Controller)
4.) Pure Plus 12 LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition (3-Fan Pack)
5.) Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB TT Premium Edition (240mm - 2 Fans) (280mm - 2 Fans) (360mm - 3 Fans)
6.) Thermaltake Pacific W4 Plus CPU Water Block
7.) Pacific V-GTX 1080Ti Plus Transparent (MSI GAMING X) (ASUS ROG)
8.) Pacific PR22-D5 Plus Reservoir/Pump Combo
9.) Thermaltake Pacific RL360 Plus RGB Radiator
10.) Thermaltake Pacific M360 Plus D5 Hard Tube Water Cooling Kit
Below is an image of the Generation 3 - "PLUS" Controller
EXCEPTIONS
View 37 RGB Chassis/Riing Plus H14: This chassis has the "Riing Plus RGB H14" Controller, which is designed to only hold the three pre-installed fans, as well as utilize the integration to specific motherboards (please visit the product page for the full compatibility list).
TT Sync Controller: Similar to the View 37 RGB Chassis, the TT Sync Controller is designed to "hand off" the RGB control of PLUS Generation/Generation 3 products to certain Motherboard's Software (ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light, GIGABYTE Fusion). Please visit the product page to view the full compatibility list.
Note: When using Trio Fans, you can only connect up to five maximum fans (without any other Plus Products), OR four fans (with up to five non-Trio Plus Products).
Riing Trio (120mm 3-Fan Pack) (140mm 3-Pack)(200mm Single Pack)/Duo (120mm 3-Pack) (140mm Three-Pack) LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition: The Riing Trios do have their own controller, identifiable by the "lip" or "ridge" along the edge of the top of the controller (please see the image below). DO NOT PLUG IN RIING TRIO FANS IN THE OLDER GENERATION 3/PLUS GENERATION CONTROLLER.
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