Cooling fan help

[stabito]

my motherboard has a 4 pin slot for the fan to plug into but my fan has a 3 pin connector will it be ok to stick the 3 pin connector into the 4 pin slot

 

[o1die]

Yes. But I prefer 4 pin to use the "smartfan" feature in the bios. This feature allows you to control the fan rpms, and keep the noise lower.

 

[stabito]

i heard somewhere that putting the 3 pin connector in the 4 pin slot could cause damage to the fan or motherboard is that true

 

[stabito]

Best answer selected by stabito.