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This is a rant about ASUS and their RGB lighting software (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Back in the day, I knew what I would get from ASUS and their AURA tech. Pretty simple, just choose what you want and go. My LEDs did what I wanted, it was simple. But no... no they said. Instead we want you to download most of a gig of bullshit to do the same thing, but with extra fucking steps.

I'm pretty sure my light controlling software is now tracking me. I'm not sure if the pattern of my LEDs are watching me or not.

How the shit did we let this come to pass? Why do we let these monstrosities into our life?

I'm part of the problem, I know. I just want my lights to do what I tell them to.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I dream that someday there will be a simple piece of OSS that can control all this RGB crap. We've very nearly arrived at a single universal RGB header (not quite, but it's down to 2 major common ones, and one of two oddball proprietary one offs), but the software side of things is still an absolute clusterfuck. At least in the embedded space there's only a couple standard control protocols.

[–] [email protected] 54 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use OpenRGB to manage the msi mobo, corsair mouse, reddragon keyboard, and my reference amd gpu. Works pretty flawlessly. There is a comprehensive compatibility list for hardware to look at.

Please do read carefully on the hcl though. Previously the software in older versions was damaging the rgb controllers on some msi boards a few years back. It has since been resolved, but I'm not sure if there are any other possibly incompatible hardwares out there.

https://openrgb.org/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I'd second OpenRGB. Works fine with all the stuff I have and has a low footprint and overhead. At least lower than all those other monsters. Would never install a GB of crap just for silly blinking lights.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I think i read that Windows update 22h2 introduces native RGB lighting controls? I don't know what the limits are, is it only motherboard direct connections like case fans etc? But perhaps they are working with (or against) hardware manufacturers to take rgb control of peripherals as well, idk.

Edit ew it's windows 11 not 10

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-11-rgb-software-finally-here

Microsoft announced native RGB controls for Windows 11 back in May during its annual developer conference. Since then, Microsoft's RGB software has been in beta testing with Microsoft Insiders, but apparently, it is now in a mature enough state for everyone to use.

Microsoft's new RGB control software aims to revolutionize the RGB software industry, potentially killing off dozens of 3rd party RGB software variants. With a proper RGB control solution now integrated into Windows 11, we could be on the verge of a completely unified RGB software experience, across multiple RGB manufacturers, which is something we've never seen before.

Currently, if you want to control all RGB devices from one control panel, you need to buy all of your RGB devices from a single manufacturer or invest in third party RGB software like SignalRGB that can control devices from multiple manufacturers. The problem with 3rd part manufacturers is that they don't get official support like native RGB control software does, which can lead to bugs and issues.

With Windows 11's control software, that could change. Now manufacturers will be incentivized to focus on supporting Microsoft's new RGB software.

Another edit: i think Asus is making it a pain intentionally so people will buy another device. Classic anti consumer tactics. Stay classy asus:

dedicated rgb lighting controller hub: https://rog.asus.com/us/armoury-crate/

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Its still Windows. Even with RGB lipstick, it's still a pig.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

When I can use Linux to perform my required functions without sacrificing output quality and without taking 5x as long, I'll gladly switch. But that won't happen because the professional tools I use are made by companies who benefit from requiring users to retain an insecure operating system so they can pump as much data out of us as possible.

Edit: sorry to the person whose feelings were so butthurt they had to downvote my truths.