[SOLVED] aio pump header

[j121]

any problem with using normal case fan in the aio fan pump header?

 

[Darkbreeze]

It depends on the implementation of that header. So long as that header allows variable control in the BIOS then there should be no problem BUT you WILL want to reassign the "thermal source" to the motherboard/system thermal diode. If you leave it on the CPU as the thermal source it is going to rapidly ramp up and down, constantly and quickly, same as the CPU fan does. That is not desirable and will make you crazy.

Other than that, it should be ok. There are some few boards out there where the AIO pump is not changeable to a variable speed or able to have the thermal source reassigned because pumps are intended to be run at 100% speed at all times. So long as yours can be changed, it is not a problem.

 

[j121]

seems like it has pwm function or dc control so probably will work good. so there is no difference in power draw or any risk of damaging components? thanks

 

[Darkbreeze]

So yes, that is another aspect.

If you have four pin fans, set it to PWM. If you have three pin fans, set it to DC.

Then, set up a custom curve or select a preset profile if there is one, however you wish to do it and based on what options are available in the fan controls. What is the model of this motherboard?

Then also set the "thermal source" to something other than CPU. What you set that particular fan to might depend on where it is located but generally you'd want it set to the same source as the rest of the case fan headers.

 

[j121]

yeah it has option to set at motherboard control with rpm so probably will work good.
thanks for your answer.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Anytime.