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post Mar 21 2017, 02:40 PM, updated 7y ago

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As per topic, is it ok if i use connectors like below to power my 4 fans, or is there a difference if i use a single power head (molex/sata) for each fan ...

Just wandering if i use the 4 in 1 converter, will it put a strain on the psu.

Using-psu -- thermaltake evo 650w

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post Mar 21 2017, 05:09 PM

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No problem. Connect more than 4 fans I also tried before.
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post Mar 21 2017, 05:21 PM

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fan is not a problem, don't do it to GPU power line only
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post Mar 21 2017, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(samftrmd @ Mar 21 2017, 05:09 PM)
No problem. Connect more than 4 fans I also tried before.
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Really ...ok. Thats good.
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post Mar 22 2017, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(samftrmd @ Mar 21 2017, 05:09 PM)
No problem. Connect more than 4 fans I also tried before.
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Hi, wondering, the fans hv three pins, while the connectors only hv two pins.... is it fine ?
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post Mar 22 2017, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(wanna be hi-tech @ Mar 22 2017, 10:22 AM)
Hi, wondering, the fans hv three pins, while the connectors only hv two pins.... is it fine ?
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Yes it's fine, the extra its for sensor. Since you use molex socket to 3 pin socket, it will go max speed instead of letting you adjust speed in BIOS or software.
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post Mar 22 2017, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(samftrmd @ Mar 22 2017, 10:26 AM)
Yes it's fine, the extra its for sensor. Since you use molex socket to 3 pin socket, it will go max speed instead of letting you adjust speed in BIOS or software.
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Ic... so the extra wire is to control the speed.... which i can use if i hv a controller.... thanks dude, appreciate it.
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post Mar 22 2017, 07:33 PM

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QUOTE(wanna be hi-tech @ Mar 22 2017, 10:39 AM)
Ic... so the extra wire is to control the speed.... which i can use if i hv a controller.... thanks dude, appreciate it.
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Technically you can still control the speed. You just won't know how fast it's going as the extra wire is for RPM data.
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post Mar 23 2017, 12:02 AM

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QUOTE(niakulah @ Mar 22 2017, 07:33 PM)
Technically you can still control the speed. You just won't know how fast it's going as the extra wire is for RPM data.
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control via software ?
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post Mar 23 2017, 01:29 AM

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QUOTE(wanna be hi-tech @ Mar 23 2017, 12:02 AM)
control via software ?
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to control via software, you have to connect the fans to motherboard, that's why they are there for.
some header only can read RPM but cant control, except cpu fan header.

Higher end mobo mostly can control fans via all the header.
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QUOTE(1024kbps @ Mar 23 2017, 01:29 AM)
to control via software, you have to connect the fans to motherboard, that's why they are there for.
some header only can read RPM but cant control, except cpu fan header.

Higher end mobo mostly can control fans via all the header.
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Ok.. so my other option is to install a hardware which can manually control each fan ?
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post Mar 24 2017, 09:07 PM

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QUOTE(wanna be hi-tech @ Mar 23 2017, 09:22 AM)
Ok.. so my other option is to install a hardware which can manually control each fan ?
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the cheapest way is to use y cable, so all the fans can share the signal from mobo.
DC12v and ground connect to molex from PSU, signal from mobo. thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(1024kbps @ Mar 24 2017, 09:07 PM)
the cheapest way is to use y cable, so all the fans can share the signal from mobo.
DC12v and ground connect to molex from PSU, signal from mobo.  thumbup.gif
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Ok. Using the cable (1st picture) all fans working fine.

Y cable meaning joining all fans to the cpu fan pins on the mobo ? Can u post a pic of this y cable .... thanks.
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QUOTE(wanna be hi-tech @ Mar 31 2017, 03:40 PM)
Ok. Using the cable (1st picture) all fans working fine.

Y cable meaning joining all fans to the cpu fan pins on the mobo ? Can u post a pic of this y cable .... thanks.
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http://gelidsolutions.com/thermal-solution...-to-4-splitter/
but make sure the fans total amps cannot exceed 1amp, else the mobo will busted, unless you modify the dc12v to connect to psu.
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post Apr 1 2017, 01:18 AM

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QUOTE(1024kbps @ Apr 1 2017, 01:13 AM)
http://gelidsolutions.com/thermal-solution...-to-4-splitter/
but make sure the fans total amps cannot exceed 1amp, else the mobo will busted, unless you modify the dc12v to connect to psu.
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I second this. Best not to use more than 2 fans if you intend to connect directly to mobo fan header.

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post Apr 1 2017, 04:24 PM

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QUOTE(Satori 14118a @ Apr 1 2017, 01:18 AM)
I second this. Best not to use more than 2 fans if you intend to connect directly to mobo fan header.
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with the gelid y connector, you can try leaf blower grade fans like Delta, San Ace, sweat.gif thumbup.gif
the fans only roar when needed biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(1024kbps @ Apr 1 2017, 04:24 PM)
with the gelid y connector, you can try leaf blower grade fans like Delta, San Ace,  sweat.gif  thumbup.gif
the fans only roar when needed biggrin.gif
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