Fan help

smithy1988 · 18 Jul 2007 at 15:31

Im looking to purchase a clear acrylic case and the ones i have seen have 5 fan holes, i believe for 80mm fans. I was hoping to install a fan controller, probably the Zalman as it looks so cool, however for the speed sensor thing to work i am told that i need fans with the three wires coming from them.
i am looking for Blue Uv fans or Blue Led fans, but have no way of telling if they have the third wire i need.
Can anyone point me in the direction of fans which meet this description and have the 3 wires to link up to a Zalman fan controller
Thanks

Chris Beard · 18 Jul 2007 at 16:54

smithy1988 said:
Im looking to purchase a clear acrylic case and the ones i have seen have 5 fan holes, i believe for 80mm fans. I was hoping to install a fan controller, probably the Zalman as it looks so cool, however for the speed sensor thing to work i am told that i need fans with the three wires coming from them.
i am looking for Blue Uv fans or Blue Led fans, but have no way of telling if they have the third wire i need.
Can anyone point me in the direction of fans which meet this description and have the 3 wires to link up to a Zalman fan controller
Thanks

Yate loons are the best fans going, bang for buck - the retail version is the nexus. The ones I have have the speed sensor.

smithy1988 · 18 Jul 2007 at 17:41

Ok thanks, is there any on ocuk that people recommend that have the three wires.
Do these ones?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-016-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=819

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-003-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=819

Chris Beard · 19 Jul 2007 at 10:36

3 to 4-pin adapter

8CM LED CASE FAN

AK-170CB-4BLS is a colourful fan, its vibrant blue LED is very distinctive. The frame is crystal blue. 4 blue LEDs create a bright visual display. This is a fantastic product for anyone who wants to add the edge to their modded PC.

Crystal blue frame and blades
4-blue LED

Application PC Case fan
Fan dimension 80 x 80 x 25mm
Fan speed 2500 R.P.M.
Fan airflow 28.76 CFM
Fan air pressure 2.43mm H20
Fan life expectancy 30000/hrs
Bearing type Sleeve Bearing
Connector 3-pin with RPM sensor wire
Voltage rating 12V
Noise level 27.45 dB(A)
Product code AK-170CB-4BLS

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