Can i connect 3 PIN LED FAN in 5 pin MOTHERBOARD?

[torp3dobh]

I have a dell 5 pin cpu cooler but its too loud, and i bought a deepcool led fan with 3 pin connector.. Can i cut the 5 pin connector from old fan and put it in my new fan than connect it to motherboard.. Just to change the wires... I need fast answers!

 

[airplanegeek]

5 pins?!?!?!? You should just be able to plug you 3 pin onto the fan header no problem

 

[torp3dobh]

5 pins?!?!?!? You should just be able to plug you 3 pin onto the fan header no problem

i cant.. put it in that way.. the old fan conncetor is like this http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CA-FC5-SH-NC-6.jpg

But i have an 3 or 4 pin connector from cpu that is unpluged and its just staying so can i conenct the wires from fan on it ?

 

[c3h8]

You may want to hold off on you procedure, replacing your cpu cooler outright would be a superior option. Cpu fans are deceptively powerful, and the high-static pressure they need to force air through the fins is NOT something you can expect from other fans without checking. As a short term sollution you SHOULD consider cleaning your heatsink (if you haven't recently) blowing out the built-up dust and debris will improve heat dissipation and should allow the system to run at a slower fan setting.

 

[Memhorder]

Oh and airplanegeek is right just plug the 3 pin into the 4 pin socket. I did the exact same with Deepcool fan and everything it will just run at full rpms

 

[Memhorder]

ahh you need an adapter