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Can i use the power of f.i. my cd drive for a fan?

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BenderKK   07-29-2008 at 03:55:16 PM

Hey,

i was wondering if i could use the spare power connector of fi a cdrom drive, to use for a fan? the three fan power connectors on my asus psch-lr next to the cpu are broken. i already send one motherboard back (with another problem) and i got this in return. but since im running out of time im wondering if i can convert the power of a normal connector to the power of a fan connector...

tnx in advance!

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rodney_ws   07-29-2008 at 04:06:11 PM
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Assuming you're talking about an IDE CDROM, you're talking about a molex power connector. Some case fans do use those connectors.

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evongugg   07-29-2008 at 04:06:16 PM
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If I understand right:
Yes, you can convert three pin power connector to a molex.
Like this:

http://www.twenga.co.uk/offer/124799400.html

Turn off the CPU fan monitoring in the bios.

------------------------------ Google is your friend and Bob's your uncle
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BenderKK   07-29-2008 at 04:48:56 PM
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ok
great!

tnx alot

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