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MB has only 3 fan headers.how to add 4th fan?

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singleindian Original post #1
Sep 30, 2014 at 12:58 AM
MB i have is B85-D3H.it has 3 fan headers.how to connect a 4th fan?
nikhilsharma007nikx
Sep 30, 2014 at 10:58 AM
You can Connect a 4th fan than has a molex connector, some thing like this Google Image Result for *i995.photobucket.com/albums/af72/royfrosty/coinfan_zpsd0d0bf43.jpg into your power supply.
S
Sep 30, 2014 at 11:59 AM
MB i have is B85-D3H.it has 3 fan headers.how to connect a 4th fan?

Look for a 4pin y splitter which will enable you to connect 2 case fans to a single header Amazon.com: PWM Y Splitter Cable Adapter: Computers & Accessories

I am assuming you have 4 pin header and pwm fans?
If you have a non pwm fan i.e. 3 pin fan then you will have to buy a 4 pin to 3 pin adapter.

Or else you can also connect it to molex connector directly from psu but then it will not be controlled by motherboard but will run on voltage at max speed.

If you connect 2 fans to a single header then make sure its either both exhaust or intake.
S
Sep 30, 2014 at 5:23 PM

If its a 4 pin header i.e. fans will be modded by temps .
So its better to have it bundled as intakes or exhausts instead of keeping mixed exhaust and intake on a single header.
amjath
amjath #6
Sep 30, 2014 at 6:53 PM
If its a 4 pin header i.e. fans will be modded by temps .
So its better to have it bundled as intakes or exhausts instead of keeping mixed exhaust and intake on a single header.
After multiple reads finally I understood why. Thanks for explanation
J
Sep 30, 2014 at 7:08 PM
Use this and buy from here: PWM 4-Pin Female to Dual Male Extension Split Cable (30CM-Length) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
S
Sep 30, 2014 at 11:34 PM
Look for a 4pin y splitter which will enable you to connect 2 case fans to a single header Amazon.com: PWM Y Splitter Cable Adapter: Computers & Accessories

I am assuming you have 4 pin header and pwm fans?
If you have a non pwm fan i.e. 3 pin fan then you will have to buy a 4 pin to 3 pin adapter.

Or else you can also connect it to molex connector directly from psu but then it will not be controlled by motherboard but will run on voltage at max speed.

If you connect 2 fans to a single header then make sure its either both exhaust or intake.

Use this and buy from here: PWM 4-Pin Female to Dual Male Extension Split Cable (30CM-Length) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

Any indian website? i have only debit card.can i pay using debit card?

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Look for a 4pin y splitter which will enable you to connect 2 case fans to a single header Amazon.com: PWM Y Splitter Cable Adapter: Computers & Accessories

I am assuming you have 4 pin header and pwm fans?
If you have a non pwm fan i.e. 3 pin fan then you will have to buy a 4 pin to 3 pin adapter.

Or else you can also connect it to molex connector directly from psu but then it will not be controlled by motherboard but will run on voltage at max speed.

If you connect 2 fans to a single header then make sure its either both exhaust or intake.

MB has 4 pin header.but fan has only 3 pin. whts a pwm fan?

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i ordered this one

*www.theitdepot.com/details-Corsair+Air+Series+AF120+LED+Red+Quiet+Edition+High+Airflow+120mm+Fan_C10P19224.html
S
Oct 1, 2014 at 12:30 AM
Any indian website? i have only debit card.can i pay using debit card?

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MB has 4 pin header.but fan has only 3 pin. whts a pwm fan?

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i ordered this one

Corsair Air Series AF120 LED Red Quiet Edition High Airflow 120mm Fan price in india Rs.1045. Buy Corsair Air Series AF120 LED Red Quiet Edition High Airflow 120mm Fan online : Theitdepot.com

You can connect it to your psu molex by using an adapter like this - Computer FAN 4-Pin IDE Power Connector to 4 x 3-Pin Fan Connectors (5V, 7V, 12V)

or if you want to connect it to your motherboard

Enquire in local computer shops regarding a 4 pin to 3 pin y splitter cable. You will get it cheaper as compared to online.
Incase you can't find any and still want to connect it to mobo then you can use deepcool fan hub