J JordinS Reputable Jan 4, 2016 15 0 4,510 Jan 8, 2016 #1 My motherboard only has 4 case fans. what do i need to buy do i need like a extender or something? ppllzzz {LINK PART}
My motherboard only has 4 case fans. what do i need to buy do i need like a extender or something? ppllzzz {LINK PART}
Solution A A ael00 Jan 8, 2016 you can simply run 2 fans off the same connector with a splitter. the only limitation is that in the case of PWM fans they will share the same RPM. They look like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162026
you can simply run 2 fans off the same connector with a splitter. the only limitation is that in the case of PWM fans they will share the same RPM. They look like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162026
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,818 1,871 159,590 Jan 8, 2016 #2 How many are you using? Upvote 0 Downvote
J JordinS Reputable Jan 4, 2016 15 0 4,510 Jan 8, 2016 #3 How many are you using? well i have 5 chassis fans and the motherboard has 4 fan connectors. Upvote 0 Downvote
A ael00 Honorable Feb 12, 2013 230 0 10,710 Jan 8, 2016 Solution #4 you can simply run 2 fans off the same connector with a splitter. the only limitation is that in the case of PWM fans they will share the same RPM. They look like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162026 Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
you can simply run 2 fans off the same connector with a splitter. the only limitation is that in the case of PWM fans they will share the same RPM. They look like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162026
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,818 1,871 159,590 Jan 8, 2016 #5 Get a splitter just make sure it's long enough , there are some that are way too short. Upvote 0 Downvote
why_wolf Splendid Aug 28, 2015 3,651 196 27,090 Jan 8, 2016 #6 Either a splitter like others said or if you want a fan controller. Splitter will be cheaper. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811992012&cm_re=fan_controller-_-11-992-012-_-Product Upvote 0 Downvote
Either a splitter like others said or if you want a fan controller. Splitter will be cheaper. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811992012&cm_re=fan_controller-_-11-992-012-_-Product
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,818 1,871 159,590 Jan 8, 2016 #7 Or a small fan hub. Upvote 0 Downvote
J JordinS Reputable Jan 4, 2016 15 0 4,510 Jan 8, 2016 #8 Thanks to all! For the help. Upvote 0 Downvote