Fan connector trouble

[RiNickulous]

I am going to install 5 AF140's into my mATX case, (don't ask how that works), but I want them to not run at max load. Is there a fan controller that lets me connect all 6 fans in my case to the power supply but control it with the motherboard header?

[tt2468]

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[Mug]

Well, you can just use splitters.

It's neater to use something like an NZXT GRID though.

 

If you want more granular software control then look no further than the NZXT GRID +

[burnttoastnice]

Well, you can just use splitters.

 

Don't do this!!!!

If it was a molex connector, this would be fine, but NOT with a motherboard fan header. I'd recommend maximum 2 fans running from your motherboard header with a splitter. Motherboard traces are not designed to be carrying several amps of current for a prolonged period of time. 2 fans is fine because the motherboard traces only have to carry around a peak of 2A to get the fans moving (newer fans are more efficient btw, using much less current when started), however 5 fans is just asking for trouble.

 

OP should use a Molex splitter that allows for PWM fan control or use either version of the NZXT GRID that you suggested.

[Mug]

Don't do this!!!!

If it was a molex connector, this would be fine, but NOT with a motherboard fan header. I'd recommend maximum 2 fans running from your motherboard header with a splitter. Motherboard traces are not designed to be carrying several amps of current for a prolonged period of time. 2 fans is fine because the motherboard traces only have to carry around a peak of 2A to get the fans moving (newer fans are more efficient btw, using much less current when started), however 5 fans is just asking for trouble.

 

OP should use a Molex splitter that allows for PWM fan control or use either version of the NZXT GRID that you suggested.

You'd hope they weren't using just one header. You're assuming that he is an eejit.

[W-L]

I am going to install 5 AF140's into my mATX case, (don't ask how that works), but I want them to not run at max load. Is there a fan controller that lets me connect all 6 fans in my case to the power supply but control it with the motherboard header?

 

If you want you can use your motherboard fan headers to control the fans depending on the motherboard, but for 3 pin fans the NZXT Grid+ V2 is good for indivudally controlling fans.

[burnttoastnice]

You'd hope they weren't using just one header. You're assuming that he is an eejit.

 

R.I.P. Motherboard if he used one header. If his mobo has 3 fan headers incl. CPU connector, he's fine getting a few splitters and running 2 fans from each one. Cable management would be fugly though (*cough*likemineisanybetter*cough*) so he's probably better off with the NZXT GRID.

 

I am going to install 5 AF140's into my mATX case, (don't ask how that works), but I want them to not run at max load. Is there a fan controller that lets me connect all 6 fans in my case to the power supply but control it with the motherboard header?

 

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