Connecting cpu fan to power supply

[k3v1n_123]

hey guys i was wondering if the cpu fan would run full speed (2000 rpm) when connected to the power supply at all times. because i bought a cpu fan that had a 3 pin connector i cant plug it into my mobo header. because it has 4 pins. thanks

 

[treefrog07]

You can plug it into your 4-pin, it has a ridge to help you align it to the power connector.

 

[k3v1n_123]

so i CAN plug the 3 pin cpu fan to my 4 pin motherboard header? what is the extra pin there for then?

 

[LePhuronn]

PWM

 

[Aneesh@4GHz]

so i CAN plug the 3 pin cpu fan to my 4 pin motherboard header? what is the extra pin there for then?

Yes,you can connect a 3 pin cpu fan to a 4 pin motherboard header.The fourth pin is for PWM. The PWM fan has the extra fourth pin, on which is sent a PWM control signal. The fan does the real work of reducing speed. They will work as normal 3-pin fans when reduced by linear voltage control.

 

[k3v1n_123]

Best answer selected by k3v1n_123.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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