If you use components from different manufacturers, in the long run, the computer ends up with applications whose only use is to manage lighting, applications which run when Windows starts, therefore slow down startup of the computer and take up memory space that can be dedicated to other, more useful functions.
Windows 11 Dynamic Lightning
The solution to this problem was announced by Microsoft a few months ago with the Dynamic Lightning function, a function that allows devices with a compatible card to manage lighting autonomously, without having to use the manufacturer’s software . This feature, still in the beta phase, is now available on certain models of ASRock motherboards for Intel and AMD processors.
Just like this Windows feature is in beta, the firmware is also in beta, so it may have some malfunctions. If we can wait for this functionality to be available in its final version on both Windows and ASRock cards, we should wait.
Intel cards compatible with this feature are the 600 and 700 series, while card models for AMD processors are B550/X570, A620/B650, and X670. All users with a motherboard compatible with the Dynamic Lighting feature, exclusive to Windows 11 (it will not come to Windows 10), can Synchronize lighting and effects graphics card, mice, keyboards, headphones, fans and much more from one place.
This feature, available in Windows Configuration Options, is open source and works with all devices that use the open LampArray HID standard. Some manufacturers who use this standard with: Acer, ADATA/XPG, ASUS ROG, HP, HyperX, Lenovo, Logitech G, MSI, NZXT, Razer, SignalRGB, SteelSeries and Twinkly.
There is no doubt that the possibility of managing the lighting of all the components and peripherals of our PC together through a single application is a great idea and will save many resources in addition to facilitating the configuration process from from the same place, regardless of its manufacturer. .
As we mentioned above, this new feature is still in beta and will only be available for Windows 11. This is probably not enough of a move to encourage users with Windows 10 compatible devices to upgrade to Windows 11. However, it is a very popular solution. additional function.
With more than 2 years on the market, Windows 11 could say, without fear of being wrong, that it is a mature operating system, there is therefore today no reason not to take the plunge, whether you use your equipment for play or for work. Windows 10 has less than 2 years of updates left, support ends in October 2025, so the sooner we take the plunge the better, as we’ll have plenty of time to fix any aspect we don’t like Really. .
