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April 12, 2014 12:09:27 PM

Hi guys, I was wondering what these 3 cables that come from the case(near the optical drive) are. One has four pins, the other two have two pins. Here are some pictures: http://imgur.com/BGLz2qa. Thanks!

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April 12, 2014 12:13:38 PM

Generally the front audio and USB ports .... Both should be clearly identified in your case and MoBo manuals.
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April 12, 2014 12:13:53 PM

What case do you have? It maybe the 4pin power connector for the case fan controller, or the card reader.
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April 12, 2014 12:17:23 PM

cin19 said:
What case do you have? It maybe the 4pin power connector for the case fan controller, or the card reader.


I have an X4 Fractal Black Pearl case
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April 12, 2014 12:27:28 PM

JackNaylorPE said:
Generally the front audio and USB ports .... Both should be clearly identified in your case and MoBo manuals.


I went through mobo manual but I can;t seem to find the right one, could you point it out to me on this manual?
http://imgur.com/O1Orccd

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April 12, 2014 12:30:31 PM

Do you mean R4 not the x4? right, if it is the R4 then the 4pin is the fan controller power connector, other two maybe for the fans, check your case manual.
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April 12, 2014 12:32:13 PM

cin19 said:
Do you mean R4 not the x4? right, if it is the R4 then the 4pin is the fan controller power connector, other two maybe for the fans, check your case manual.


Yes my bad, I meant the R4. So do I need to connect the fan controller power connector to the mobo or is it just optional?
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April 12, 2014 12:37:46 PM

cin19 said:
Do you mean R4 not the x4? right, if it is the R4 then the 4pin is the fan controller power connector, other two maybe for the fans, check your case manual.


My R4 manual is pretty bad, all it shows is an exploded view with labelled parts, none of the cables are mentioned :l
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April 12, 2014 12:42:16 PM

Connect the 4pin one directly to the PSU 4pin molex, then those small one ( I found the video from newegg, they should be the 3pin fans connector) to the fans you want to control. http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define...
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April 12, 2014 12:44:25 PM

cin19 said:
Connect the 4pin one directly to the PSU 4pin molex, then those small one ( I found the video from newegg, they should be the 3pin fans connector) to the fans you want to control. http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define...


Wow thank you so much! I was wondering why my case fan couldn't reach my mobo. I appreciate all the help :) 
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