Question Can I plug a 12v fan into a “regular” 12v connector on MOBO?

[ucrsjj]

Can I plug a 12v fan into a “regular” 12v connector on MOBO?
The Asrock a320m Hdv says on the manufacturers site that it supports 1x cpu fan 2x chasis fans and that it has a 12v 4pin header.
i have 3 fans in my case. can i plug my third fan in the 12v connector or do i have to buy a 4 pin y-splitter. (the fans are 12v btw)?

 

[sdedu77]

If I understpod right, you have 3 fans (1 of the cpu cooler and 2 for the chassis) and you want to add a fourth one. The you will need a 4 pin splitter.
If, by chance, one of your fans is an Arctic F_ PST, then you should be able to connect any other fan to the other plug.

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[ucrsjj]

If I understpod right, you have 3 fans (1 of the cpu cooler and 2 for the chassis) and you want to add a fourth one. The you will need a 4 pin splitter.
If, by chance, one of your fans is an Arctic F_ PST, then you should be able to connect any other fan to the other plug.

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I just found out that the 4 pin 12v connector is something intirely diffrent .

I have/will have 3 fans in my case and 1 cpu fan
The MOBO supports 2 case fans and 1 cpu fan. So i think i'll have to buy a splitter. Would the fans that are connected to the splitter run at the same speed as the other fan? or will the fan speed be half as fast since you're splitting the power?

 

[Looksagee]

I had my old psu go and I scrapped the fan from it and split the three wires then placed them into my one intake fan by color ,which is a 4 pin connectors then plugged it into the motherboard. It took a little force but it worked


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[ucrsjj]

I had my old psu go and I scrapped the fan from it and split the three wires then placed them into my one intake fan by color ,which is a 4 pin connectors then plugged it into the motherboard. It took a little force but it worked


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So what are you saying?

 

[Looksagee]

If you get desperate like me just split the wires and shove it into the connector then plug it into the Mobo


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[ucrsjj]

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Oh lol. but if i connect 2 fans to 1 fan port. will the fans still bow at the same speed or will they go half as fast?

 

[sdedu77]

Oh lol. but if i connect 2 fans to 1 fan port. will the fans still bow at the same speed or will they go half as fast?

Since you will be connecting 2 fans in the same header, they WILL run at the same speed. If the header has 4 pins, the you can control the speed with software.

 

[ucrsjj]

Since you will be connecting 2 fans in the same header, they WILL run at the same speed. If the header has 4 pins, the you can control the speed with software.

I solved the issue I had. The fans that come preinstalled in the case also have a molex connector besides their 3 pin. So I can just plug them in to the PSU! thx for all your replies! I did learn something from you all. have a great day

 

[sdedu77]

You can plug them into the PSU, but you won't be able to control them. In fact, they might run at full speed, making them noisyer and reducing their lifespan.

 

[ucrsjj]

You can plug them into the PSU, but you won't be able to control them. In fact, they might run at full speed, making them noisyer and reducing their lifespan.

Noise isn’t a problem for me and it’s just for a simple workstation pc.

 

[sdedu77]

You can get a fan controller for cheap like this one: https://www.amazon.com/DEEPCOOL-Supports-Non-PWM-Occupying-Motherboard/dp/B07DDC27BD
You can plug up to 4 fans, but since they will be connected to the same plug, they will run at the same speed.