So my Mobo I will be getting only supports 2 fans, but I want to run more. Now I was thinking, do I even need the motherboard to run my fans? I understand if they have variable speeds and such that the mobo controls it, but if I just want to run my fan, can't I connect it to the 4 pin things straight from the PSU? I mean I did it with 1 fan just a few minutes ago, the computer doesnt even have a motherboard in it, so can I do it with multiple fans?
One More Stupid Fan Question
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Yup, the four pin connectors are perfectly fine for fans. They'll run at max speed, though.
There's a whole bunch of different names for those connectors - Molex is kind of misleading, as they design practically all the connectors including the PCIe, ATX, EPS12V, and possibly a couple of others. Molex basically is the connector world.
There's a whole bunch of different names for those connectors - Molex is kind of misleading, as they design practically all the connectors including the PCIe, ATX, EPS12V, and possibly a couple of others. Molex basically is the connector world.
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Depends - better plugs tend to be easier, but cable-cable connections can be horrid at times. 10min is a little overkill though.
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