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Max power from PWR_FAN?

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August 9, 2014 10:40:14 PM

This place is the best for info. I want to connect 4 case fans to PWR_FAN. Can I do this? Or should I get a cable that connects to the PSU instead?

The 4 fans are 12V @ 0.15A and the M/B is a P8Z68-M PRO.

edit: the manual only has this to say regarding the three fan connectors (CPU, CHA, and PWR), "the CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power".

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August 10, 2014 4:19:27 AM

Watts = Amps x Volts

However, I've often seen a recommendation NOT to put more than 2 case fans on one motherboard header. In your case, since the specifications of the motherboard explicitly allows that high a current draw, I think you can do it.

You can get a splitter cable to connect multiple fans. I like this one because it's neaat with braided sleeving on the cable.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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