dont have enough fan plugs

alphalanos · #1 06-20-2005, 08:15 PM

i just got another fan for my case only to find that i have nowhere on the MB to plug it in. is there a multi-plug adapter or something that i can buy? ive used the processor fan plug and the chassis fan plug

pre98zetec · #2 06-20-2005, 09:44 PM

you dont plug fans into the motherboard, you plug them into the power source.

alphalanos · #3 06-20-2005, 10:26 PM

the fan has a 3 pin connector. the power supply has no 3 pin connectors. only the motherboard. the power supply powers the mother board which in turn powers the fans.....

Neutrino · #4 06-20-2005, 10:55 PM

get a molex conector to 3 pin adaptor. All antec led fans come with one to give you both options. Other brands of fans might come with them too, or you could probably buy them separatelly.

alphalanos · #5 06-20-2005, 11:00 PM

damn it i knew there was something missing!!! thanks alot

pre98zetec · #6 06-21-2005, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by alphalanos

the fan has a 3 pin connector. the power supply has no 3 pin connectors. only the motherboard. the power supply powers the mother board which in turn powers the fans.....

well my case all my fans are plugged into the power source, not the motherboard itself.

Knifeblade · #7 06-21-2005, 04:55 AM

All depends on your tower. I'd strongly suggest contact the manufacturer whose tower you have and see if they can give you some advice. [But only if it out of warranty, if in warranty, any mod. like that is automatically voiding the warranty]

Neutrino · #8 06-21-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Knifeblade_03

All depends on your tower. I'd strongly suggest contact the manufacturer whose tower you have and see if they can give you some advice. [But only if it out of warranty, if in warranty, any mod. like that is automatically voiding the warranty]

What are you talking about? Voiding the warranty if he adds a fan? No it won't. Not even brand name manufacturers are that anal anymore. They even allow add in cards for expansion nowadays. You would be hardpressed to find a manufacturer today that voids the warranty upon opening the case.

And if he has a custom computer it would be even to void any warranties.

travis712 · #9 07-11-2005, 08:28 PM

Alphalanos, you figure it out yet? http://www.xoxide.com/80mmfans.html Any of these work, some even come with 3 pin to molex connectors. They come with male & female so you can runs a shitload of fans, cold cathodes, LEDs, etc. I think you can figure this out, but if you can't, shoot me a line.

alphalanos · #10 07-11-2005, 10:35 PM

yeah i got it. i just had to get the molex connector that was suggested. thanks

travis712 · #11 07-11-2005, 11:57 PM

Alright cool GL with the rig in the future lol..

Knifeblade · #12 07-12-2005, 09:53 AM

Uh huh, tell that to Dell or Gateway or HP or Sony when you open the case and crack the sticker.

THE4TH · #13 07-12-2005, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Knifeblade_03

Uh huh, tell that to Dell or Gateway or HP or Sony when you open the case and crack the sticker.

Simple solution, don't buy Dell, Gateway, HP, or Sony.

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