Have 3 fans. Mobo only one connecter. Possible ways to extend it?

[jaysaan]

I have a ASUS P8Z77-V LX mobo. I bought a Consair Graphite Series 230T case. The case itself comes with three fans. My mobo only has one 3 pin connection for fans. Is there any extensions i can buy to plug in the other two?

 

[fudoka711]

I know you can buy a fan controller, but that would have to be put into an external expansion bay/slot. You can buy controllers for 3 or more fans. I don't think a single 3-pin fan controller can supply enough power for 3 fans.

 

[todd1780]

The specs on that motherboard say that you have 2 fan headers. If you can't find them, consult your motherboard manual.
If you need to plug n a 3rd fan, you can get an adapter that will allow you to plug it into a molex connector from your power supply. The fan will run at full speed, but at least it will run.

 

[jaysaan]

There's also a 4 pin one but all 3 fans are 3 pins. And may you guys link something that you're mentioning for under 10 dollars if possible? First time building a computer and i'm a bit lost haha.

 

[scout_03]

you have 2 chassis fan and 1 power fan connector you could use and 3 pins fan work in 4 pins slot but are not pwm fans .

 

[jaysaan]

you have 2 chassis fan and 1 power fan connector you could use and 3 pins fan work in 4 pins slot but are not pwm fans .

There's something blocking that doesn't allow me to plug in the fan into the 4 pin socket.

 

[scout_03]

post a picture that should work maybe you do not connet the as it must be .

 

[jaysaan]

post a picture that should work maybe you do not connet the as it must be .

I've tried putting it in both ways. http://tinypic.com/r/1z5m2aq/5

Sorry don't have any camera on me besides my phone.

 

[scout_03]

the one that i se plug it is a fan or not usualy fan pins are not made this way these are fan connectors picture https://www.google.ca/search?q=3+pins&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=CqmzUrmLMab7yAGYhICoDw&ved=0CDQQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=974#q=3+pins+fans+connector&tbm=isch

 

[jaysaan]

the one that i se plug it is a fan or not usualy fan pins are not made this way these are fan connectors picture https://www.google.ca/search?q=3+pins&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=CqmzUrmLMab7yAGYhICoDw&ved=0CDQQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=974#q=3+pins+fans+connector&tbm=isch

Yeah i found it pretty weird also. Thought i could just plug it in and just leave one pin out. I'll try looking for an alternative or maybe replacing my mobo as a whole.

 

[scout_03]

since this board use 4 pwm fan i would get the one needed cheaper then a new mobo and was was plug in the fan pins on the picture also these are the connector from you front panel case http://www.corsair.com/fr/media/cms/manual/230T_InstallGuide_EFGISRChJ_revAA_Web.pdf

 

[jaysaan]

Would this work? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYQSZ68/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A18K25N425Y52T

 

[jb6684]

Let's RESET here: if this is your motherboard; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131824

Then you have Plenty of fan headers for your three (3) case fans:
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin) (use the guide below to show how to use these....)
1 x Power Fan connector(s) (3 -pin)

Issue seems to be, "how to connect 3 pin fan cables to 4 pin fan headers..." It can be done. You do just "leave one pin out."
Guide:
http://www.erodov.com/forums/3-pin-4-pin-fan-plugin-guide/2095.html

NOTE: the there is a key on the wide, flat side of the connector. This side must face the "tab" on the fan header. The pin that is "left-out" must be the one on the left end of the connector...