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4 pin fan header to 3 pin cable

Braindamage
Level 9
Hey guys one question
How can i connect 4 pin fans to 3 pin cables used by my fan controller? The 4 pin are bigger and they wont fit on the 3 pin. Can i cut the plastic surrounding of the 3 pin male so that the 4 pin fan female can fit?


Thanks again
maximus V formula, 3770k @ 4.8, evga 780 classified hydro cooper,corsair 750D, corsair ax860, corsair dominator platinum 16gb @ 1866,128gb 840pro samsung , 240gb samsung evo, asus xonar essence sound card stx

Watercooling: Ek nickel clear cpu waterblock, Ek D5 pump, EK 140 reservoir, ekwb fittings, 1 360mm black ice SR1 radiator, 1 280mm black ice SR1, 3 Noctua NF-F12, 2 Noctua NF A14, 3 Corsair AF140 quiet
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yes, you can cut one of the ends on the 3 pin male connector (remove the side), then the 4 pin female will fit..

4 pin PWM fan connector ..order>

- = pin 1 (always the black one)
+ = pin 2
rpm = pin 3 (not really needed)
pwm = pin 4 (not really needed)

/ Depending on what you use the fans for..



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Braindamage
Level 9
Do i cut the plastic on the X mark or i dont cut it there?
maximus V formula, 3770k @ 4.8, evga 780 classified hydro cooper,corsair 750D, corsair ax860, corsair dominator platinum 16gb @ 1866,128gb 840pro samsung , 240gb samsung evo, asus xonar essence sound card stx

Watercooling: Ek nickel clear cpu waterblock, Ek D5 pump, EK 140 reservoir, ekwb fittings, 1 360mm black ice SR1 radiator, 1 280mm black ice SR1, 3 Noctua NF-F12, 2 Noctua NF A14, 3 Corsair AF140 quiet

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remove that wall, cut

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but be careful so you dont cut the pin..

thanks guys!!! its working. Cheers
maximus V formula, 3770k @ 4.8, evga 780 classified hydro cooper,corsair 750D, corsair ax860, corsair dominator platinum 16gb @ 1866,128gb 840pro samsung , 240gb samsung evo, asus xonar essence sound card stx

Watercooling: Ek nickel clear cpu waterblock, Ek D5 pump, EK 140 reservoir, ekwb fittings, 1 360mm black ice SR1 radiator, 1 280mm black ice SR1, 3 Noctua NF-F12, 2 Noctua NF A14, 3 Corsair AF140 quiet

HiVizMan
Level 40
Hope you rep Paw ???

Paw is the master of improvise, you should ask him for his cooling tips. Loved that big outdoor vent tube thing...
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Arne_Saknussemm
Level 40
Paw and cooling.......paw could keep a snowman standing in the Kalahari if you give him a few odds and ends....

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Arne_Saknussemm
Level 40