question about y splitters

[novabean22]

I have two y splitter cables for pwm fans. can I plug the two y splitters together, like run the 2 fans on one splitter and then plug that into the second splitter and plug one more fan into that second splitter, so basically it would be 3 fans on one mobo fan header, and would I still be able to control the speed, it would read it as one pwm fan right?

 

[Lvcoyote]

Before you do anything, you need to check the wattage/amp draw of each fan and make sure you're not going to overload the motherboard's fan header.

 

[Mandrake4565]

You need to figure out how many amps the motherboard header is rated for. If you go over it you will most likely blow it.

 

[ehume]

That works. Arctic even makes those provisions with some of their PWM fans with built-in splitters. Just make sure that the RPM signal (third wire) comes from only one fan.

 

[EarthDog]

Just make sure that the RPM signal (third wire) comes from only one fan.

Exactly.

As far as the power from the motherboard, that is a very fair warning. 12W(1A) is a pretty good limit for a lot of these headers. So just take a look at the back of the fan and see what their wattage/amperage rating is to make sure the header won't go boom.

 

[novabean22]

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=10072 the specs of the fan are on this page, i cant find specs for the fan headers on my board

 

[EarthDog]

Again, a generally accepted answer is 12W/1A for mobo headers. Since you have the specs for the fans, add them up and if it is under it, then you shouldn't have a worry.

Current (Ampere) 0.4A
Power consumption 4.8W

 

[Thekamikazepr]

I would prefer you using a 3way fan splitter than 2-2way splitter. As per a friend of mine the amount of A/W used will not be the same per fan (the single fan will receive more).

I don't know the exact math and if in this low consumption it would even matter but such products do exist.

you might also want to consider a PWM fan controller I think its safer to spend $25 in a Fcontroller than risk ur mobo if in doubt.

BTW those fans looks nice how do they perform? on paper they sound decent