Now if you don't plug the fan into the 3 pin connection on the motherboard will you get a system fan warning if I plug into the power supply molex connection? (Or would I use both connections?)
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The BIOS usually allows you to adjust the setting so that there will be no system fan warning. Don't use both. I like to use the molex and set the switch to low or medium so that there is constant cooling
1662377
You should use one or the other, pulling power direct from the PSU shouldn't be detected by the motherboard. If you use motherboard power, the cmos should be able to control the speed through voltage regulation, and detect approximate rpm. My own system pulls power for all fans through a fan control device mounted in a drive bay with a line from the psu, the motherboard has nothing to do with it.
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System fan warnings are dependent on BIOS and will vary by motherboard/BIOS manufacturer. If you are getting a warning, check BIOS. You can use either connection, but not both.
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I agree with the other two answers: I would choose one or the other. There's no real reason to use both of them. If one doesn't work for you, switch to the other. In any case, there shouldn't be any kind of system fan warning. Didn't happen to me on the 120mm, so I don't see why you'd get one. If you do, check the BIOS to see if you can find a way to turn off the warning. I don't know your BIOS, but I'd bet there's a fan control in there somewhere. Check that out.
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It just uses the bracket slot but it does use a molex connection and unless you're case has a good size gap on the left side, you have to run the power cable across the motherboard to the cable management slot, which bothers me but if you don't care about that then you should be fine. And I don't know if was just mine but mine stopped working after a month and I double checked the connection and even switched out a molex connection to trouble shoot but nothing. I would recommend it cause its an awesome add on but watch out to see if any LEDs burn out.
474261
It's been a while since I built that PC as a gift to a relative. IIRC, those fans have molex power connectors, meant to attach directly to your power supply, not your motherboard.
536887
There are 2 CPU fan and 3 system fan connecters on the MPower Max motherboard.I connected 6 fans and a liquid pump to it using Y-cables.
958756
Hi, you just need a 4-pin molex plug from your PSU. If you're unsure of this plug, simply Google it and check some images to see what it looks like. It's the most common power adapter on PSUs, though SATA power connectors are becoming the norm. Still, just about every PSU has molex plugs.
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No these will only plug into your motherboard. You'll have to buy a fan controller or an extra fan plug in, ie one that plugs into your power supply then has several connections for your fans.
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Just plug the molex power connector from the fan controller to your Power Supply. The fans come pre connected as far as I remember.
962438
Yes. Ensure that at least one pci-e slot is available for the fan card when connected to the molex cable.
1505254
Most powersupplys have a 4 pin molex I'm not sure what 3 pin connection you have on your power supply. I left the fan on low (as a case fan) because I used it in a low power system
1505255
There are usually extra connectors coming off the power supply.Some are for harddrives and dvd drives.Generally there are extras just dangling unused in there.there should be two choices for plugs that come with the fan.Both will fit the multiple types of connectors coming off the power supply.The real important part is to not over tighten the screes when connecting the fan to the case or where ever your puting it.Hope that helped.
1298555
If i'm understanding your basic question. All the fans are connected to the power supply by the molex cable. I do not recommend doing this. But i spliced a bunch of stuff to get mines to fit and look clean. If not, just invest sata cables. It does have all fans included, but you may have to invest in some extra adapters to power them all.
1298557
The fans included in the case are all powered by your power supply. They use 5v Molex connectors that can be connected in series. They are on at full speed anytime the computer is powered up.
930825
I just bought this case as well to a 230v country. I made sure it's switched to the 230v side before doing anything. The fan on the power supply would start, then stop after a few seconds, then start again etc. Same for the CPU fan that is connected. Is it possible all these power supplies are lemons for 230v?
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'course! I've not had that issue with this case buuuuuuuuuuuuut there's a few things we can do! Firstly, make sure all the power cables to the fans coming from the case are connected to MOLEX/4pin power connectors (or the relevant ones for the fan you are connecting) and if it's still not receiving power and spinning up either A) Send the case in for replacement or B) Try a replacement power cable to the fan. Not really much more help beyond that which can be offered I'm afraid!
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This has a 3 wire/3 pin connector you can plug directly into your motherboard IF your motherboard has an available "case fan" 3 pin connector. Not to be confused with a 4 pin PWM connector which is typically often labelled "CPU Fan" on the motherboard. Another alternative is to get a converter cable with 3 pin female on one end, and 4 pin "molex" on the other and plug into an available molex 4 pin connector if you have one of those available on your wiring harness coming out of the power supply. You CAN get an adapter cable to come off a 4 pin PWM connector to the 3 pin fan, and it should also work. 4 pin PWN is different than 4 pin Molex. Not sure what you are asking when you say "connect all on a single cable". Do you mean install all 4 fans in one pc and connect them all on the same power connection? The answer to that is you would want probably want to look at the specs for the power/voltage/current of the supply cable, and then calculate the load of the 4 fans to determine that. Probably yes....these don't draw a lot of power. But you'll most likely need a bunch of Y adapaters to do that. Also you may want to be aware that more fans in not always better....what you want is good airflow through the case. If you are just trying to connect 2 I'm pretty sure you can connect those off one line. I ran 3 off one line with no problem briefly until I installed a multifan controller -- then the controller plugged into one 4 pin molex for power and each fan plugged directly to the controller.Unlike Josh below, my 4 fan pack did not include any 3 pin to molex adpater...just the 4 fans with their 3 pin connectors. But another 80mm fan I bought from cooler master did come with 4pin molex to dual 3 pin connectors. You might have to buy some connectors depending on your options available in your box.
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In your case.. using it as a rear case fan, use the molex connector, not the 3 pin one.. <unless you want to monitor the fans RPM's via the MB> As for the setting.. Does your case get warm? If so use the high setting.. I personally like quiet fans, since its a case fan, try the medium setting. If you have a temp monitor with that case, watch it and adjust accordingly.
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Both of the fans join together to make a normal 4 pin fan connector. Even with a very basic motherboard, I doubt you'd have any trouble.