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Old 02-25-10, 03:28 PM Thread Starter   #1
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Fan Controller - GPU Mod


Basically I have an Akasa Fan Controller, and I'd like to be able to control one of my GPU fans (because it's the loudest fan in my case)

If i unplug the loudest fan the temps only go to 50'c idle, so I imagine with the fan controller it'll still be safe.

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The problem is that the power cable for the GPU fan only has 2 wires/input (positive & negative).. Is it possible that I can modify it and connect the red & black wires to my fan controller, or is a yellow wire required aswell (or anything else?)
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Old 02-25-10, 03:44 PM   #2
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Basically I have an Akasa Fan Controller, and I'd like to be able to control one of my GPU fans (because it's the loudest fan in my case)

If i unplug the loudest fan the temps only go to 50'c idle, so I imagine with the fan controller it'll still be safe.

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The problem is that the power cable for the GPU fan only has 2 wires/input (positive & negative).. Is it possible that I can modify it and connect the red & black wires to my fan controller, or is a yellow wire required aswell (or anything else?)
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Thanks.
(I'll post pics if requested)
yellow wire is not required its just the rpm signal... hook it up black to black red to red n ull be good.

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Using an application like CCC/Rivatuner isnt easier? But +1 to Nd4Spd.

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Old 02-25-10, 04:39 PM Thread Starter   #4
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Ah right, thanks
Also, any software only controls my 2nd fan.

I'll be doing it tomorrow as its getting late and I'll need to skin and extend the wires.

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