How do i switch the connectors on my fans?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Anon-15281db623, Feb 23, 2004.

  1. Anon-15281db623

    Anon-15281db623 Anonymized

    Hi every one,
    I just bought a fan controller and i need to make four of my fans 3pin connectors. i looked around and all i found was 3pin to 4pin adapters. Is there any way i can cut off the 4pins and buy 3pin connectors and work something out? Any help or some links would be cool.
    Thanks
     
  2. General_Lee_Stoned

    General_Lee_Stoned BuZZed Lightyear

    i cant remember the exact science but when i converted mine the 4 pin connectors actually only had the two wires in the molex so i removed these found some old 3 pin connectors soldered the wire togethers and covered with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape would do the same thing

    edit: i have got an old pc in which i tested each fan after rewiring to make sure they worked been running them for 6 months with no problems
     
  3. Anon-15281db623

    Anon-15281db623 Anonymized

    Last edited: Feb 23, 2004
  4. DOA

    DOA MG's Loki

    Looks like you solved it.
    a word of caution, though. If your fan came with a Molex connector it might draw too much current to be powered by the motherboard connector.
     
  5. Anon-15281db623

    Anon-15281db623 Anonymized

    i was plannig on using my fan controler. it connects to the powersupply and that will supply all the power to all my fans. thanks for all the help!
     

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