Converter needed for case fans.

Prophet · 18 Oct 2009 at 00:48

I've just built a system based around the ASUS P55 Intel board. This comes with 2 X 3 Pin power connectors and 2 X PWM connectors.

I have a Noctuca with two fans and two case fans so I've hit a problem.

Are there any converters that go from SATA/Molex power to 3 Pin Fan power?

PCZ · 18 Oct 2009 at 01:17

If i am reading your post correctly you have 4 fans and 4 fan headers on the MB.
This being the case then you dont have a problem.

Standard 3 pin plugs will fit on PWM connectors.

Audigex · 18 Oct 2009 at 03:30

There's even a handy little plastic bit to show which pins to use :-)

Hotwired · 18 Oct 2009 at 03:41

Mmm, 3 pins are pretty much a 4 pin with one side pin whacked off.

There's a guide rail thing on one side which makes sure you stick it onto the correct 3 out of the 4 pins on a PWM capable connector.

Prophet · 18 Oct 2009 at 11:26

Sorry for being such a n00b lol.

First build with PWM connectors!

Will connect them up and STFU ASAP

JonJ678 · 18 Oct 2009 at 22:35

No longer relevant given the above, but molex to 3 pin power are readily available. I've not seen sata to 3 pin power, but can't see why they wouldn't exist. You can also get Y splitters, though they may damage the motherboard.

Hotwired · 19 Oct 2009 at 00:33

Ehhhh? Someone does SATA to 3 pin?