Fan connector adaptors

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I wanna get an NZXT Sentry 2 and I wanna get the Xigmatek XAF series but they use 4 pins. And the only 4 pin on my mobo is the CPU header, but even still that would eliminate the purpose of getting a fan controller. Is there any 4 pin adapters on the market that would work for this situation?
 
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That is what I did, but to keep your warranty, getting a cheap fan extension cable and cutting it may be a better option.

Just to give you an idea of the cutting thing.

Zalman MFC1 fan controller, only used externally now for testing fans at different speeds.
Most if not all 4 pin fans can still be controlled by a 3 pin fan header.
The extra pin is just for PWM and not voltage based speed control.

As long as the plug has the space next to it, you can use 4 pin fans on the 3 pin headers.

I have done this many times in the past.

I have even cut the side off 3 pin extension cables to use with 4 pin fans :)
 
That is what I did, but to keep your warranty, getting a cheap fan extension cable and cutting it may be a better option.

Just to give you an idea of the cutting thing.

Zalman MFC1 fan controller, only used externally now for testing fans at different speeds.
 
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