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Hey i am planning to build my very first gaming pc soon. i have already purchased the case which came with 3 molex case fans. Can anyone help me find a way to control these fans as i don't want them to be running at ful speed while idling. I've been doing some research and can't find any clear answers. can i buy a fan controller somwhere which accepts molex case fans. Or something which will do the job. Thanks

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Hey i am planning to build my very first gaming pc soon. i have already purchased the case which came with 3 molex case fans. Can anyone help me find a way to control these fans as i don't want them to be running at ful speed while idling. I've been doing some research and can't find any clear answers. can i buy a fan controller somwhere which accepts molex case fans. Or something which will do the job. Thanks

 

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If you just want to directly connect it to the PSU but not at full speed you can do the 5V or 7V mod, I have a write up on this here:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/407754-modding-faq-common-mods-new-updates/

Updated Modding FAQ

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Hey i am planning to build my very first gaming pc soon. i have already purchased the case which came with 3 molex case fans. Can anyone help me find a way to control these fans as i don't want them to be running at ful speed while idling. I've been doing some research and can't find any clear answers. can i buy a fan controller somwhere which accepts molex case fans. Or something which will do the job. Thanks

Are sure it's molex fans? When I got a case the fans were 3pin connected to a Molex adapter

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Welcome to the Forums!

 

If you just want to directly connect it to the PSU but not at full speed you can do the 5V or 7V mod, I have a write up on this here:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/407754-modding-faq-common-mods-new-updates/

I've seen linus tutorial on that and he highly recommends not doing it xD I'm hoping to be able to control the speed with a dial/knob or something along those lines.

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I've seen linus tutorial on that and he highly recommends not doing it xD I'm hoping to be able to control the speed with a dial/knob or something along those lines.

 

It's perfectly safe to mod it, it won't cause any problems but if you want a very basic controller something like these will work:

http://www.acousticpc.com/acoustic_pc_manual_12_volt_dc_variable_speed_controller_with_molex_connector.html

Updated Modding FAQ

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It's perfectly safe to mod it, it won't cause any problems but if you want a very basic controller something like these will work:

http://www.acousticpc.com/acoustic_pc_manual_12_volt_dc_variable_speed_controller_with_molex_connector.html

Thank you. That's exactly what i was looking for. Would i just plug one end directly into the PC and then daisy chain the fans on the other end? However i live in the uk and shipping would be rediculous. I will try to find a uk seller now. Thank you again :)

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