PWM Splitters - are they harmful?

[yoadknux]

Hi,

Is it safe to place a Y PWM splitter on an AIO?

I own an NZXT Kraken X41 AIO Cooler. What makes this AIO unique is it has a built-in PWM fan controller. It has two PWM connectors for fans. However, I wanted it to control 3 fans and not 2, so on one of the PWM connectors I placed a PWM Y splitter.

I currently have the following fans connected to the AIO headers: 2x Noctua NF-A14 (Max 1500 RPM, 0.13A @ 12V) and 1x Be Quiet! Silent Wings 2 92mm (Max 2000 RPM, no data about current).

The AIO draws power from a 3 pin connector. I connected it to directly to the PSU with a 3 pin->Molex connector, since I figured it needs to draw enough current for the pump and the fans.

Is it safe to use a PWM splitter in this manner, or could it possibly draw too much power and damage the fans/header?

Thanks!

 

[Zerileous]

As it is plugged directly into the PSU, I don't think the overall power should be an issue. In terms of power I would be surprised if it is a problem, however it would depend on how much current the PWM header on the built-in PWM fan controller is rated for and how much the fans draw. A quick message to NZXT may provide you with the answer to the first question, and the second you can probably find on Google.

 

[yoadknux]

As it is plugged directly into the PSU, I don't think the overall power should be an issue. In terms of power I would be surprised if it is a problem, however it would depend on how much current the PWM header on the built-in PWM fan controller is rated for and how much the fans draw. A quick message to NZXT may provide you with the answer to the first question, and the second you can probably find on Google.

Yeah, that's what I thought. Contacting NZXT is a good idea, thanks. Is 0.13A considered much for a fan?

 

[Zerileous]

Mine are rated at 0.12A, so that seems about average.