Fan off PSU

[ProfessorBadger]

Hi,

A current build I have only has a single fan header (fan is placed at the top of the tower for the cpu) however I'd like to add a second to cover the GPU.

I've read about plugging a fan into the PSU with a molex adapter. However, I'd like some opinions or maybe a direct source to the items I would need to make this happen. An easy fan control would help as well so its not on at 100%).

If anyone can help with a cheap solution it would be greatly appreciated.

Relevant PC parts are as follows;

MOBO - MSI - B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
PSU - Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
CASE - Zalman - ZM-T4 MicroATX Mini Tower Case

 

[CorsairSSC]

Why don't you get a fan splitter?

 

[ProfessorBadger]

Why don't you get a fan splitter?

If a fan splitter works then i am happy with that. The mobo has a 4 pin connection.

 

[okcnaline]

Your GPU doesn't need any extra fans.

 

[James Mason]

I believe OP wants to add Side Panel fan(s). His case supports 2 120mm side panel fans, and he has 1 already over the CPU and wants to add one below it that would cover the GPU.

A molex adapter will run the fan at 100% all the time.
A 4-pin fan splitter is easy enough to get though:
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-2-Fan-Splitter/dp/B01DV1Z0Z4

 

[ProfessorBadger]

I believe OP wants to add Side Panel fan(s). His case supports 2 120mm side panel fans, and he has 1 already over the CPU and wants to add one below it that would cover the GPU.

A molex adapter will run the fan at 100% all the time.
A 4-pin fan splitter is easy enough to get though:
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-2-Fan-Splitter/dp/B01DV1Z0Z4

Exactly that yes. The case is particularly small so would like the extra fan.

Is it just a matter of plug that splitter in and and apply a second fan?
I take the PWM regards to the 4 pins? If so, will both fans be controlled?

Currently looking at these.

Fan
Splitter

Thanks.

 

[James Mason]

I believe OP wants to add Side Panel fan(s). His case supports 2 120mm side panel fans, and he has 1 already over the CPU and wants to add one below it that would cover the GPU.

A molex adapter will run the fan at 100% all the time.
A 4-pin fan splitter is easy enough to get though:
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-2-Fan-Splitter/dp/B01DV1Z0Z4

Exactly that yes. The case is particularly small so would like the extra fan.

Is it just a matter of plug that splitter in and and apply a second fan?
I take the PWM regards to the 4 pins? If so, will both fans be controlled?

Thanks.

Yes PWM = 4 pins, and thus they'll both be controlled at variable speeds (but I think the motherboard will run them both at the same speed, as it only sees the one connector, so it sends like 50% power on idle, or 100% if it thinks it needs it)
And it's as simple as plugging the two fans into it and then it into the motherboard.

And that splitter and that fan look like fine choices.

 

[salerhino]

I have splitters in both PCs and they are great!
For controlling them you can use Speedfan program which I use.