So upon researching online, I've determined that having splitters used for the 4pin headers on the motherboard isn't very good in terms of putting the extra stress on the connectors. But what if say, I were to use something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-PWM-Splitter-Model-RCW-FPS-401/dp/B00552P9I6/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=electronics
In which power is supplied from the PSU from the molex adapter, to power say, one PWM fan and a regular 3pin one? I'll still be plugging in the 4pin female part into the motherboard for the added PWM control for the PWM fan. But would this kind of setup still put stress on the 4pin headers on the motherboard? Or are the fans taking power directly from the PSU and only using the 4pin headers on the motherboard for reading/controlling the voltage/rpms?
Edit: And another question, can 3pin fans be connected to a molex adapter that is made for 4 pin fans, like the one shown above (where there are male connectors that only have 3 pins, but if a 3pin fan were to be plugged into those, it seems to only be able to plug into 2 of the 3 prongs.)
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-PWM-Splitter-Model-RCW-FPS-401/dp/B00552P9I6/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=electronics
In which power is supplied from the PSU from the molex adapter, to power say, one PWM fan and a regular 3pin one? I'll still be plugging in the 4pin female part into the motherboard for the added PWM control for the PWM fan. But would this kind of setup still put stress on the 4pin headers on the motherboard? Or are the fans taking power directly from the PSU and only using the 4pin headers on the motherboard for reading/controlling the voltage/rpms?
Edit: And another question, can 3pin fans be connected to a molex adapter that is made for 4 pin fans, like the one shown above (where there are male connectors that only have 3 pins, but if a 3pin fan were to be plugged into those, it seems to only be able to plug into 2 of the 3 prongs.)