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CPU fan connection

patken007
By patken007
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4 minutes ago, patken007 said:

Should i connect both fan to the CPU_FAN with a Y connector OR

 

Should i connect one fan to the CPU_FAN and the other to the CPU_OPT?

 

What is the preferred way?

It doesn't really matter, just user preference as each fan can pull a maximum 0.14A and each header is good up to 1A each, so having both fans connected to one header via a Y-splitter would only draw up to 0.28A. You're still under the maximum the fan header can provide. I think, if you want a cleaner look, connect each fan onto their separate headers (the last one) of one fan on CPU_FAN and the other fan on CPU_OPT so you don't have long CPU cables. 

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