Fan

JamesT · 03-08-2004, 12:26 PM

Ive just bought a fan for my comp, its only a cheapy one but i was wondering how im going to connect it. This is first time building some im not sure whether i need to do it on the mobo or throught he psu. If its through the PSU do i need a splitter or something.

technobeast · 03-08-2004, 12:40 PM

See the Fan connector - if it's with 3 PINs and small then it's connected to the MB. If it is 4 PIN Big then it's to the PSU directly. Most of the cheaper fans connect to the MB direct. U have to look on your MB for the FAN sign on it. It only connects in one way. The more expensive fans have regulators for revolutions and connect (sometimes) to the PSU also. I guess yours should be the first type. 3 way connector small one. Good luck. Cheers

JamesT · 03-08-2004, 01:15 PM

Its 4 pins. But i cant find where to connect it on the PSU.

Cirga · 03-08-2004, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by JamesT
Its 4 pins. But i cant find where to connect it on the PSU.

You dont have any extra molex connectors on you PSU anymore? It can be any connection that only has 4 pins coming from the PSU.. or you can also check the other fans in your case. They normally come with an extra connector so you can chain link all your fans if you need to.

What kind of PSU is it?

JamesT · 03-08-2004, 01:47 PM

Its 300W.

Its got 1 main Cable for main power, goes to mb. Its like this :

The fan has got 2 sockets but on 1 line. Do i connect both?

**DreamCaster** · 03-08-2004, 02:16 PM

You should only need one of those sockets connected to make it work there JamesT

Any chance youy could post up a pic of the fan connections?

Colin-uk · 03-08-2004, 02:27 PM

dont u have a slot on your motherboard?
i have one on mine lol...

JamesT · 03-08-2004, 03:37 PM

Well im not didnt see one on the mobo. The mobo is Asus a7v8x-x.

Cirga · 03-09-2004, 12:58 PM

The reason the fan has "two" is because it has a male and female connector. This makes it so you can connect another fan to this fan and chain connect them all that way if you wanted.

On the picture you posted.. take any connector from there that will fit into the fan plug and that will work. Only one of the two on the fan will be able to connect to the PSU. Should be a male connector that you plug into the PSU. The female connector on the fan is for another fan to hook to.

JamesT · 03-09-2004, 02:00 PM

Ah i see cirga. Thanks for clearing that up for me

Cirga · 03-10-2004, 11:28 AM

Np mate. So is this a nice looking LED fan? Gonna post us some pics?

JamesT · 03-10-2004, 04:35 PM

Once ive finished my comp i will post pics

Its my first time building so it might suck :p But ill get all the support from here so its all dandy and cool

Cirga · 03-11-2004, 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by JamesT
Once ive finished my comp i will post pics Its my first time building so it might suck :p But ill get all the support from here so its all dandy and cool

The best part about posting here is.. if there is anything we can suggest to help spruce things up we can help you do it. Look forward to the pics mate

And dont worry about if its the best or not.. we all have to start somewhere. I know my first build wasnt anything spectacular.. just takes some good feedback and a bit of fun

03-08-2004, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
JamesT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 186	Fan Ive just bought a fan for my comp, its only a cheapy one but i was wondering how im going to connect it. This is first time building some im not sure whether i need to do it on the mobo or throught he psu. If its through the PSU do i need a splitter or something.

03-08-2004, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
technobeast The Grim Reaper! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 2,387	See the Fan connector - if it's with 3 PINs and small then it's connected to the MB. If it is 4 PIN Big then it's to the PSU directly. Most of the cheaper fans connect to the MB direct. U have to look on your MB for the FAN sign on it. It only connects in one way. The more expensive fans have regulators for revolutions and connect (sometimes) to the PSU also. I guess yours should be the first type. 3 way connector small one. Good luck. Cheers __________________ Liked this post and found it helpful? Click on the image under my avatar to add to my reputation

03-08-2004, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
JamesT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 186	Its 4 pins. But i cant find where to connect it on the PSU. __________________ RIG 1 AMD Athlon XP3000+ PC Chips M848ALU Crucial DDR 512MB PC2700 160GB Seagate HD ATI Radeon 9600 Atlantis 128MB

03-08-2004, 01:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
JamesT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 186	Its 300W. Its got 1 main Cable for main power, goes to mb. Its like this : The fan has got 2 sockets but on 1 line. Do i connect both? __________________ RIG 1 AMD Athlon XP3000+ PC Chips M848ALU Crucial DDR 512MB PC2700 160GB Seagate HD ATI Radeon 9600 Atlantis 128MB

03-08-2004, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
DreamCaster Tune Raider Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New England Posts: 1,353	You should only need one of those sockets connected to make it work there JamesT Any chance youy could post up a pic of the fan connections? __________________ Boston Red Sox - 2004 World Champions New England Patriots - '02, '04, '05 Superbowl Champions

03-08-2004, 02:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Colin-uk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Posts: 928	dont u have a slot on your motherboard? i have one on mine lol...

03-08-2004, 03:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
JamesT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 186	Well im not didnt see one on the mobo. The mobo is Asus a7v8x-x. __________________ RIG 1 AMD Athlon XP3000+ PC Chips M848ALU Crucial DDR 512MB PC2700 160GB Seagate HD ATI Radeon 9600 Atlantis 128MB

03-09-2004, 12:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	The reason the fan has "two" is because it has a male and female connector. This makes it so you can connect another fan to this fan and chain connect them all that way if you wanted. On the picture you posted.. take any connector from there that will fit into the fan plug and that will work. Only one of the two on the fan will be able to connect to the PSU. Should be a male connector that you plug into the PSU. The female connector on the fan is for another fan to hook to. __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

03-09-2004, 02:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
JamesT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 186	Ah i see cirga. Thanks for clearing that up for me __________________ RIG 1 AMD Athlon XP3000+ PC Chips M848ALU Crucial DDR 512MB PC2700 160GB Seagate HD ATI Radeon 9600 Atlantis 128MB

03-10-2004, 11:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	Np mate. So is this a nice looking LED fan? Gonna post us some pics? __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

03-10-2004, 04:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
JamesT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 186	Once ive finished my comp i will post pics Its my first time building so it might suck :p But ill get all the support from here so its all dandy and cool __________________ RIG 1 AMD Athlon XP3000+ PC Chips M848ALU Crucial DDR 512MB PC2700 160GB Seagate HD ATI Radeon 9600 Atlantis 128MB

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