Fan + mobo question...

[[DAD]MeR|iN]

I have a low rpm(around 900-1100) blue LED 120mm fan in the front of my case, I have two connecetors on my enermax system monitor, but sadly the alarm goes of every 5 seconds for the low rpm fan b/c its goes under 1000rpm. I can't set the alarm lower either, Can I plug it into the 3-pin connector (j_sys) on the mobo and be good to go? I have heard some things aobut it being bad for your mobo to have fans plugged into the mobo connectors, some people say it can fry your mobo, I don't want to have this happen, but I have no connectors for the fan left on my PS, so I was just wondering if this low-RPM fan would be ok plugged into the mobo? thanks a bunch!!

~Ben

 

[funnyperson1]

How many amps does the fan draw? Should be written on the center hub. That can help us tell you whether it is dangerous to run off the mobo itself.

 

[[DAD]MeR|iN]

it doesn't say, all it says is Antec. one side is clear, the other says Antec.... It is a Low-RPM fan though, i know that, it runs between 900-1100 rpm... What do yah think?

 

[Quick69GTO]

Frying your MOBO would be a worse case scenario. Usually plugging a high amperage fan to the fan header will kill the header only. But then again, who wants to take that risk.
Plug the fan into a molex adapter (4 pin to 3 pin) and plug the adapter to an empty 4 pin (molex) connector.
I don’t use the MOBO fan headers. All of my fans go to a controller.
Good luck!

 

[archilochus]

There are 2 adapter in the links below..With those 2 items, you can safely wire up the fan..

CLICK HERE

AND HERE

 

[[DAD]MeR|iN]

sweet, that will make me alot less nervous! thanks for the help guys & fanman !!!