Is there a 3pin->4pin converter for the fan?

[nepts2]

Is there a 3pin->4pin converter for the fan?

Zalman 8000 CPU fan is with 3pin but my mobo has 4pin Cpu fan connector.

I just connected them anyway (just 3 pin in 4pin slot) but the fan stops periodicaly.

Is there a converter??/

 

[bluedishwasher]

if you live in the US i found one here which is a reasonable price

 

[bluedishwasher]

if you live in the UK you can buy one here

 

[oscaryu1]

there should always be a 3 pin on your motherboard... and what do you mean it stops? it shouldnt... unless the violtage is more or something. ive heard that some mobos dont make the fan spin until it gets to a certain temperature

 

[Schonza]

there should always be a 3 pin on your motherboard... and what do you mean it stops? it shouldnt... unless the violtage is more or something. ive heard that some mobos dont make the fan spin until it gets to a certain temperature

Yes, that is correct, it is on a lot of the core 2 duo stock HSF's. This type of fan is known as a step-up fan. It only spins when the temperature reaches a certain degree. I don't think it has anything to do with being a 3 pin connector.

 

[apj101]

i renamed the thread for something that is little more useful

 

[Itanda]

Dude what motherboard are you using?