Can we controll a GPU Fan with 2 pin connector?

[Aneesh@4GHz]

Hi guys,

Overclocking increases temperature,So only way is to speed up the fan ,Can we controll a GPU Fan with 2pin connector? Some gpu have 3pin or 4pin connector,Wats the difference between those?


Thanks in AdvancE!

 

[saaiello]

Usually the third pin is for it to monitor the speed of the fan. What video card is this on?

 

[overshocked]

^yeah sometimes there is one for control purposes, so you can change the speed and windows.

Also, sometimes there is one pin for grounding.

 

[Aneesh@4GHz]

What video card is this on?

Its an Sparkle 8400GS 512MB DDR2

 

[r_manic]

Best answer selected by r_manic.