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How to connect case fan controller to motherboard?

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May 20, 2014 3:33:50 PM

Hi,

I have a fan controller built into my case, the fractal design R4. It branches off into a 3-pin connector and a 4-pin connector (at least thats what I think they are). How do I connect them to my motherboard in order to adjust my fan speed?

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May 20, 2014 3:51:02 PM

The fan controller controls the fans on its own, see the controls behind the front door. There is no way you can get it to work with the motherboard.

The 4-pin connector needs to be connected to one of your power supply's 4-pin molex connectors. There should be 3x 3-pin connectors, each for a fan which needs to be controlled through the controller.
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May 20, 2014 3:53:17 PM

Do fan controllers have 4 pin/PWM connections? or are those usually connected directly to the motherboard instead?
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May 20, 2014 4:33:47 PM

I haven't seen any fan controllers to have 4-pin PWM connectors, though who knows, some Chinese guy might have gotten one out :p . Usually all 4-pin fan connectors can be connected to 3-pin connectors on the motherboard and those coming out of the fan controllers.
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