CPU fan connector

Sankaman · 08-23-2006, 01:40 AM

My current MOBO is an asus p5wd2. I just went to install a new thermaltake cpu cooler on to the cpu and I'm not sure as where to plug it in. The fan is a 3 pin connector but the cpu fan pins on the mobo is made for 4. Do I just put the 3 on the 4 pin connector or do I put it on a different fan spot?

Also, I'm getting a blue screen directly after I load into windows. Could this be related?

PC eye · 08-23-2006, 08:54 AM

It sounds like that model cooler was intended for Socket A or older Intel models where the boards then used a three pin connector. If it only has three openings for pins it wouldn't be advised since you are working with 12v. A cross to ground with the wrong pins?

!!! That's the problem when buying 3rd party accessories before matching things like that up.

Iluvpenguins · 08-23-2006, 09:40 AM

It'll work if you're attempting to make something go wrong.

Sankaman · 08-23-2006, 05:24 PM

I think I need to clarify just what I meant. Check this url
http://www.intel.com/support/motherb.../CS-012074.htm

So this is ok for me to do?

**The_Other_One** · 08-23-2006, 05:31 PM

As long as the wires/pins match up, I don't see why it wouldn't work... I mean basically every fan runs off of a 12v line. The other two connections are RPM and ground. I don't know the pinout of the 4 pin connection, but if that's stated on intel's site, it should work just fine.

If all else fails, you could just clip the wires and stick them directly into a 12v Molex connection. You couldn't control the fan, but it'd work

StrangleHold · 08-23-2006, 06:29 PM

It will work, Ground-power-sensor-speed adjustment, you just wont be able to adjust the speed of the fan.

bumblebee_tuna · 08-23-2006, 07:13 PM

You can try finding a variable resistor like Zalman's Fan Mate which basically controls how much voltage goes into the fan.

PC eye · 08-23-2006, 08:50 PM

The first thing to remember is that 12v feed. You still have to know which is the live 12v feed when plugging the 3pin on a 4 or 4pin on the three. The odd part about that board is the lack of a 3pin location on the board itself. On the Asus A8N SLI model here the Zalman CNPS9500 went right on and plugged into the cpu fan connector. That and the case fan location right next to it are 3pin not 4pin there with the slide lock tab. Look over the diagram in the user's manual. The link you posted is for an Intel not Asus board.

StrangleHold · 08-23-2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

The first thing to remember is that 12v feed. You still have to know which is the live 12v feed when plugging the 3pin on a 4 or 4pin on the three. The odd part about that board is the lack of a 3pin location on the board itself. On the Asus A8N SLI model here the Zalman CNPS9500 went right on and plugged into the cpu fan connector. That and the case fan location right next to it are 3pin not 4pin there with the slide lock tab. Look over the diagram in the user's manual. The link you posted is for an Intel not Asus board.

On 4 pin boards the clip is off set so you cant plug in a 3 pin wrong

PC eye · 08-23-2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrangleHold

On 4 pin boards the clip is off set so you cant plug in a 3 pin wrong

That's why I mentioned getting the correct model cooler for type of cpu it was going on. AMD boards see the 3 pin while Intel sees the 4 pin. The model cooler is simply wrong for that board. I look at Antec and other case fans to often see the 3 pin plugs on those. But Intel requires the extra pin for the cpu fan.

What happened there was a choice of cooler model without looking to which socket type or connector was on it. Where did you get the cooler from? an online vendor or retail store? One of the correct Artic Cooling models that would readily go on that model board can be seen at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185116

08-23-2006, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sankaman New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5	CPU fan connector My current MOBO is an asus p5wd2. I just went to install a new thermaltake cpu cooler on to the cpu and I'm not sure as where to plug it in. The fan is a 3 pin connector but the cpu fan pins on the mobo is made for 4. Do I just put the 3 on the 4 pin connector or do I put it on a different fan spot? Also, I'm getting a blue screen directly after I load into windows. Could this be related?

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	As long as the wires/pins match up, I don't see why it wouldn't work... I mean basically every fan runs off of a 12v line. The other two connections are RPM and ground. I don't know the pinout of the 4 pin connection, but if that's stated on intel's site, it should work just fine. If all else fails, you could just clip the wires and stick them directly into a 12v Molex connection. You couldn't control the fan, but it'd work __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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08-23-2006, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	It sounds like that model cooler was intended for Socket A or older Intel models where the boards then used a three pin connector. If it only has three openings for pins it wouldn't be advised since you are working with 12v. A cross to ground with the wrong pins? !!! That's the problem when buying 3rd party accessories before matching things like that up.

08-23-2006, 05:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sankaman New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5	I think I need to clarify just what I meant. Check this url http://www.intel.com/support/motherb.../CS-012074.htm So this is ok for me to do?

08-23-2006, 08:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	The first thing to remember is that 12v feed. You still have to know which is the live 12v feed when plugging the 3pin on a 4 or 4pin on the three. The odd part about that board is the lack of a 3pin location on the board itself. On the Asus A8N SLI model here the Zalman CNPS9500 went right on and plugged into the cpu fan connector. That and the case fan location right next to it are 3pin not 4pin there with the slide lock tab. Look over the diagram in the user's manual. The link you posted is for an Intel not Asus board.

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