Is this possible?

[EdInk]

I have a waterblock on a 290x GPU. Is there a means of controlling a standard fan with the fan header on the 290x pcb? Any limitations?

[kameshss]

I think they're as same as normal 4pin PWM. So there should be no problem I guess.

[EdInk]

It's 4-pin but the header is different

[rafazafar]

It's 4-pin but the header is different

Yes you would need an adapter.

something like this

http://www.amazon.com/Gelid-CA-PWM-02-Adapter-Sleeved-Cooler/dp/B005ZKZEQA

 

speaking of which.. where did i throw mine..hmm...

[EdInk]

Yes you would need an adapter.

something like this

http://www.amazon.com/Gelid-CA-PWM-02-Adapter-Sleeved-Cooler/dp/B005ZKZEQA

 

speaking of which.. where did i throw mine..hmm...

Did you have any issues with it... from memory the stock cooler spun up to over 3000RPM..were there any limitations?

[rafazafar]

Did you have any issues with it... from memory the stock cooler spun up to over 3000RPM..were there any limitations?

i used it with a h55 aio. the fan worked fine really. but i used used it in the range of 500-1500rpm. With a custom fan curve thru msi afterburner.

[EdInk]

i used it with a h55 aio. the fan worked fine really. but i used used it in the range of 500-1500rpm. With a custom fan curve thru msi afterburner.

Would it be wise in your opinion to connect multiple fans? I'm concerned about current limitations on the GPU circuit and can't seem to find any info on it.

[rafazafar]

Would it be wise in your opinion to connect multiple fans? I'm concerned about current limitations on the GPU circuit and can't seem to find any info on it.

thats something you have experiment on. but 2-3 fans should be no problem at all. unless they are special fans that draw alot of power or something.