PC fan > speed controller > powered by 12v adapter

[skruger]

Hello,

I am hoping to connect a couple pc fans to a fan speed controller, and have it powered with a 12v adapter. I am hoping to do this cheaply, like possibly buying off ebay.

Below is a picture of the fans I already bought, but finding the right connections to speed controller has been a real challenge.

Thank you in advance



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[mcnumpty23]

you can buy really cheaply a molex to 3 or 4 pin fan adaptor which will then fit any fan controller

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dynamode-4-Pin-Molex-4-3-Pin-Fan-Adapters-Cable-/190634499762?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item2c62b39eb2

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

Umm those fans have only 2 leads...no speed control lead...it wont work...the best you will be able to control is ON or OFF...

All the best Brett

 

[skruger]

Thank you for both responses.

@Brett92S@ - Since I need to buy new fans (if I want speed control) what should I look for in purchasing new fans?

Hoping to find some cheap ones on ebay.....

 

[Rugger]

Yate loon D12SL-12; 4/$20 at Petra: http://www.petrastechshop.com/12yalod1cafa.html

Review: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/yate_loon_d12sl-12_120mm_case_fan_review/3

These fans really shine when on a fan controller and you can't beat the performance/dollar. These are slightly higher RPM versions of the Nexus Real Silent D12SL-12 that sells for $12 +s/h each on Newegg. In fact...Yate Loon is the OEM that Nexus uses to make their fans.

 

[delluser1]

Since I need to buy new fans (if I want speed control)

You don't need to buy new fans to have speed control.
Speed control is obtained by raising and lowering the voltage , that's what the fan controller does.
You won't know how fast or slow the fans are going because there's no rpm cable.

 

[skruger]

Best answer selected by skruger.

 

[skruger]

You don't need to buy new fans to have speed control.
Speed control is obtained by raising and lowering the voltage , that's what the fan controller does.
You won't know how fast or slow the fans are going because there's no rpm cable.

Awesome, thank you for your time

 

[Mousemonkey]

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