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January 16, 2013 12:09:54 AM

I'm planning on building this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xOCk and i want to install 2 120mm fans to the front. the fans i selected are good but the reviews state that the package does not come with molex adapters which is what i think my PSU uses. instead the fans use a 3mm plug which i hear there are adapter for but i don't know where or how to find one that fits the cables on my PSU so i was wondering if some one with knowledge on this stuff could help me out.

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PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Fans (2 of these): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

thanks for you feed back :hello: 

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January 16, 2013 12:52:59 AM

hello... those Fans have a motherboard connector and are intended to plug into the SYSfan headers... and an adaptor would be a waste of $$$.
if you search for 120mm there will be plenty of choices with a standard 4-pin molex that you want... direct connection will result in full speed operation only.

most Motherboards are capable of multi-speed operation/control... but require a 4 wire/pin PWM connector similar to what your SYSfan header is.
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January 16, 2013 12:58:53 AM
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January 16, 2013 1:00:18 AM

Ironsounds said:
hello... those Fans have a motherboard connector and are intended to plug into the SYSfan headers... and an adaptor would be a waste of $$$.
if you search for 120mm there will be plenty of choices with a standard 4-pin molex that you want... direct connection will result in full speed operation only.

most Motherboards are capable of multi-speed operation/control... but require a 4 wire/pin PWM connector similar to what your SYSfan header is.

does my motherboard have ports for the fans?
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=78392&vpn=B75M&manufac...
my case also has a 120mm fan
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January 16, 2013 6:00:27 AM

you have 3 total fan connectors. One being used for the cpu naturally.
- 1 x CPU Fan connectors (4-pin)
- 1 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)
- 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
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January 30, 2013 9:29:49 PM

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