only 3 pins in the CPU fan?

[bidermaier]

I have a very simple, probably stupid question. Sorry

I just bought a Thermaltek and a 120mm fan to cool down my poor e2180.
I have noticed that the fan i bought with the heatsink has only 3 pins in the conector. I don't open my box too often but i think that the CPU fan socket has 4 holes. Can i plug my new fan there? Is there anything i am missing?

The fan i got is a Yate Loon D12SL-12. It was a random choice tbh. I hope you can answer me.

Thanks.

Ohh, if for some reason i have toy buy a different fan please tell me what to get. I want to get my e2180 to 3.2 Ghz, maybe 3.4 if i can.

 

[Raikiri]

Yeah you can however the fan will not have PWM speed control, the Yate Loons are quiet anyway even at their full speed so this shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Will_3rd]

it will work fine, just plug it in

 

[BillytheImpaler]

As above, it'll work without a problem.

 

[bidermaier]

Thanks!!!
FYI i have to say that the fan i got is listed on OcUK as a 4pin one. If it is not too noisy i will keep it anyway. Thanks again!!!

 

[Raikiri]

I think that means Molex (the larger 4 pin), which some of them do have... they may have varying stock which will make it difficult to get the description right. The D12-SL doesn't have a PWM compatible connector at all afaik.

 

[reflux]

I just received two of the same fans for my radiator and they were both three pin, not four as advertised. Great value for money though.

 

[Minstadave]

Those yates are a bargain!