Hi all!
I'm upgrading PC cases and there is space for two 120mm exhaust fans at the top of the new case that I'm looking to take advantage of.
I've never bought extra fans before and had a couple of questions:
1) Is pin type an issue? My CPU fan, and presumably the rest of the fans in my current/old case have a "4 pin PWM" connection according to the website product specs on newegg. But the two fans I'm thinking of buying just say "3 pin". I can't figure out if the connectors are actually different, or if they are still compatible but just have one less pin inside the plastic housing.
2) The cords on these fans are usually really short. Do they make extensions for these types of things? I'm worried that they're in a strange place and they might not reach a source of power...which leads me to my last question...
3)I have to double check, but am pretty sure I'm out of little 4 pin slots on my mobo. What's the best way to deal with having more fans than little 4 pin slots? Splitters, or some sort of thing that plugs right into the PSU, or...?
Thanks very much in advance!
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For those of you who would know...
Feel free to recommend 120mm fans that would be good for top exhaust...I know nothing about good brands, types (like the fan blades etc.), and/or other things to look for.
I'm upgrading PC cases and there is space for two 120mm exhaust fans at the top of the new case that I'm looking to take advantage of.
I've never bought extra fans before and had a couple of questions:
1) Is pin type an issue? My CPU fan, and presumably the rest of the fans in my current/old case have a "4 pin PWM" connection according to the website product specs on newegg. But the two fans I'm thinking of buying just say "3 pin". I can't figure out if the connectors are actually different, or if they are still compatible but just have one less pin inside the plastic housing.
2) The cords on these fans are usually really short. Do they make extensions for these types of things? I'm worried that they're in a strange place and they might not reach a source of power...which leads me to my last question...
3)I have to double check, but am pretty sure I'm out of little 4 pin slots on my mobo. What's the best way to deal with having more fans than little 4 pin slots? Splitters, or some sort of thing that plugs right into the PSU, or...?
Thanks very much in advance!
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For those of you who would know...
Feel free to recommend 120mm fans that would be good for top exhaust...I know nothing about good brands, types (like the fan blades etc.), and/or other things to look for.
