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Fan headers 3-pin/4-pin

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June 23, 2014 10:34:46 AM

Hey,
I am going to get the NZXT Phantom410 which has re-installed fans, a molex plug and 3-pin fan headers are included.
The motherboard (Asus Crosshair V formula-Z) however has 4-pin chassis fan connector. Is it still compatible or not?

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a c 270 V Motherboard
June 23, 2014 10:40:20 AM

Yes, it's compatible.
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June 23, 2014 10:43:24 AM

what is the 4-pin header for?
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a c 270 V Motherboard
June 23, 2014 10:46:20 AM

3-pin fans can be used in 4-pin headers; The 3 pins on those are the same. The fourth pin on the 4-pin header is for controlling the speed of PWM fans.
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June 23, 2014 10:48:12 AM

The case has a fan speed controller but the fans only have 3-pin so how am I am to control the speed?
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a c 270 V Motherboard
June 23, 2014 10:54:09 AM

Fan speeds can be controlled with voltage or with PWM, the fan controller probably uses voltage control so you should be fine.
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