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 [WTA] 3PIN Fan Extension, Not enuf 3PIN slot for CPU Fan

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kherel77
post Mar 19 2013, 09:33 AM

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Your fan is PWM version, so use CPU_FAN header(4-pin) for it. For Seidon pump, you can use either other 3-pin header on your mobo or use that adapter.
kherel77
post Mar 19 2013, 10:14 AM

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As per spec sheet, your mobo have 1 CPU fan connector 4-pin (beside CPU place) & 1 System fan connector 3-pin (right bottom beside LED).

Yes, Seidon pump can connect direct to PSU.

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post Mar 19 2013, 10:21 AM

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So the best is that PWM fan connect to CPU_Fan header & others (casing fan, Seidon pump) connect to PSU using that adapter you've shown. By that, the fan speed is variable accordingly to CPU temperature.

 

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