Is it okay to plug my case fans into my psu?

Theminecraftaddict555 · Dec 4, 2014

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My pc case already has two fans installed in the case and both fans have a four pin molex connector. Case link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LIDU5S/?tag=pcpapi-20

Power supply (if needed): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005SCYFVA/?tag=pcpapi-20#immersive-view_1417661360847

ONKI · Dec 4, 2014

wont be an issue.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Dec 4, 2014

Are you sure that it won't damage my system even if I am planning to upgrade and game with the case and power supply and while my fans are connected to the power supply?

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 4, 2014

It's safe to use molex to power fans , they just run at full speed.

No danger to your system.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Dec 4, 2014

Yay no need to waste on a fan splitter then :3, but will my mobo have any effect on the fans or cooling system of my case? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128693&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

MuchResearch · Dec 4, 2014

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/13548/cab-464/Akasa_Flexa_FP5_PWM_5-Way_Splitter_-_Smart_Fan_Cable_AK-CBFA03-45.html

I've been looking for a way to power multiple fans off of the PSU and still have the mobo control the fans. If that is what you want, instead of them running at 100% then this is something you might need. It took forever for me to find but so happy I did

Theminecraftaddict555 · Dec 4, 2014

If the fans that i have are running max and will only make my system loud and not harm it I am fine plugging my fans into my PSU but I will keep your suggestion in mind

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 4, 2014

No harm , just fans at full RPM.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Dec 4, 2014

So my PSU has connectors that will allow me to install my molex four pin case fans to that PSU?

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 4, 2014

Connectors
1 x 20+4-pin ATX
1 x 4+4-pin ESP/12V CPU
2 x 6+2-pin PCI-E
6 x 4-pin Peripheral :bounce:

9 x 5-pin SATA
1 x FDD

Theminecraftaddict555 · Dec 5, 2014

So if I wanted to connect six four pin molex case fan connectors, the PSU would allow me to do that?

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 5, 2014

Sure could , might be a little loud.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Dec 5, 2014

Yeah but I was using that as an example

but yeah it shouldn't be too loud since I'm using only two case fans thanks blackbird

*Blackbird = my idol

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 5, 2014

Your welcome.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Dec 5, 2014

One more little question....The picture of the PSU shows the peripherals having a five pin not a four pin? Would that still allow my molex four pin case fan connectors to still be able to be connected to those five pin peripherals?

BTW those peripheral connectors should allow me to plug in my four pin molex case fans correct? just to be sure

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 5, 2014

The five pin plugs into the PSU , the 4 pins are attached to it.

Theminecraftaddict555 · Dec 5, 2014

oh so for the peripheral connectors one has a five pin while the other has a 4 pin huh? makes it much clearer now...I was going to ask you about high end graphics cards fitting the case I have but that is another question for another day

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 5, 2014

Glad to help!

Is it okay to plug my case fans into my psu?

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