Fan, 3 or 4 pin, what is best?

[DudeXYZ]

Hello
I have seen alot of questions/answers about the technical difference etc.
But what is best?
My motherboard Asus x99-a support both.
From motherboard manual:
"4x4pin chassis Fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC Mode) and 4-pin (PWM Mode)"

 

[Computer Blackwidow]

I will prefer the 4-pin(PWM Mode){can control the speed of the fans}. Thats all.
CB

 

[Bossyfins]

PWM is pretty much when the computer controls the fan on what the temps are like. I would also prefer PWM because I don't have to hear a constant whirr

 

[gopher1369]

The 3 pin connector the motherboard can only control the fan speed rotation indirectly by varying the voltage to the fan. The 4th pin allows the motherboard to directly control the speed of the fan. In practice, it doesn't really make much difference, both can be used to vary the speed of the fan in response to temperatures.

 

[Computer Blackwidow]

I will recommend the Hwmonitor. Try this also, it might software problem.:
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
CB

 

[DudeXYZ]

Thanks Guys (and girls?).

4-pin it is then

 

[Computer Blackwidow]

I don't think there is any girl, lol.
No worries.
CB