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Case fans problem

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June 22, 2006 12:25:23 AM

Hey!

I currently have 5 fans in my case (1 120mm front, 1 120mm back, 1 120mm on the side, 1 80 on top and one 80 on the lowest part of the case)

Thing is... my motherboard has only two 3 pin connectors (2 SYSFAN connectors, one CPUFAN and one NBFAN) and one of my 80mm fan is plugged in it... and my Zalman fanmate will probably be taking the second spot..

So right now... all the case fans that came with the case are plugged in a molex connector and using the adapters I can plug all the fans together... but it leaves me with ONE HELL OF A HUGE WIRE!! with all the molex connected.

My question is.. does anyone know what I can do to resolve my problem? because I don't want to have so much fans plugged in the molex connectors

thank you

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June 22, 2006 1:06:40 AM

There are adapters that have two 3 pin leads and provide power to two fans from the same wire.
June 22, 2006 1:12:29 AM

I have used dc power backs that plug into the ac outlet most of the fans are 12 volt you should not have a problem finding some. Also this saves a few amps
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June 22, 2006 2:01:23 AM

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My question is.. does anyone know what I can do to resolve my problem? because I don't want to have so much fans plugged in the molex connectors


You can get a front panel fan controller that has small 3-pin fan plugs. If you need more length, you can get a 3-pin fan extension cable. This will still leave two fans powered off of a Molex connector, but it can be made to look pretty neat. I try to run those little 3-pin cables under the mobo if possible.
June 22, 2006 2:09:41 AM

one of these might help - Link
June 22, 2006 10:32:51 AM

perfect device
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