M Mr. LL In Runtime Messages 267 Dec 23, 2007 #1 Do you use the molex connectors for case fans or the smaller connect that plugs into the mobo? Does it make anydifference as far as speed of the fan or taxing the mobo too much?
Do you use the molex connectors for case fans or the smaller connect that plugs into the mobo? Does it make anydifference as far as speed of the fan or taxing the mobo too much?
P poorman In Runtime Messages 207 Dec 23, 2007 #2 If your motherboard has extra 3 pin plugs for fans, and your fan has the sensor on it. It allows the speed to be automatically or manually adjusted by temperature. If you use the 4 pin molex, the fan will spin at its max rpm. Either way is fine.
If your motherboard has extra 3 pin plugs for fans, and your fan has the sensor on it. It allows the speed to be automatically or manually adjusted by temperature. If you use the 4 pin molex, the fan will spin at its max rpm. Either way is fine.
