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Y-Splitter cable

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If I use a Y-spliiter and have my motherboard deliver 7 volts for instance, would both fans run at 3.5 volts each? Or will they both run at 7 volts

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If I use a Y-spliiter and have my motherboard deliver 7 volts for instance, would both fans run at 3.5 volts each? Or will they both run at 7 volts

Both run at 7 volts

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If I use a Y-spliiter and have my motherboard deliver 7 volts for instance, would both fans run at 3.5 volts each? Or will they both run at 7 volts

If you use a Y splitter, the voltage stays the same, but the amperage doubles. The motherboard fan header should be able to do 1A easily, look in your motherboard manual.

 

2x 12V fans @ 0.25A

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If you use a Y splitter, the voltage stays the same, but the amperage doubles.

 

2x 12V fans @ .25ma

Mind me asking whats 'amperage'?

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Mind me asking whats 'amperage'?

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