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Define R5 built in fan controller

FunkyFeatures
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Hello

I've pretty much decided to get some nice LEDs for my build, since I want to enjoy it. I already wrecked the silence by putting some audible fans in the system, so it doesn't matter.

I snooped around on the forum, to see what voltages the fan controller runs at, it seems like 5, 7 and 12 volts. However, I also read that you should not use additional fan splitters on them because the cables can't handle it.

Would I be fine if I hooked up two LED strips, and then the stock fans hooked up by a fan splitter to just one of the connectors? Utilizing all three connectors, but having 4 items drawing power.

Should I just get a PWM y-cable instead, and make space for the LEDs power on the motherboard?

CPU: I7 4790K(4.6@1.252v)                               Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Windowed(Black)           Cooler: CM 212 EVO + NF F12 iPPC

RAM: HyperX Fury 1600MHZ CL10 2x4GB      Storage: Samsung 850 EVO(250GB) + WD Red(2TB)      PSU: Corsair RM750 (and no, it hasn't blown up!)

MoBo: Asus Maximus VII Ranger                      Graphics: MSI GTX 970 TwinFrozr (1494MHZ Core)       OS: Windows 10 Enterprise

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look up the amps needed for thse fans.

0.2 amps each fan, no clue on the LED. Just says 12v.

CPU: I7 4790K(4.6@1.252v)                               Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Windowed(Black)           Cooler: CM 212 EVO + NF F12 iPPC

RAM: HyperX Fury 1600MHZ CL10 2x4GB      Storage: Samsung 850 EVO(250GB) + WD Red(2TB)      PSU: Corsair RM750 (and no, it hasn't blown up!)

MoBo: Asus Maximus VII Ranger                      Graphics: MSI GTX 970 TwinFrozr (1494MHZ Core)       OS: Windows 10 Enterprise

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