Help, running out of 3 pin connectors.

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

Hi, so I got new fans for my pc, my mobo only has two 3 pin connectors, but all my fans are 3 pin connectors (not molex).

So I need some way to add more 3 pin connectors or convert them to molex.

In total I need four 3 pin connectors, but only have 2. I am confused.

 

[absynth]

You want these.Sold at most computer shops.

 

[absynth]

Also saw this picture.Haven't seen these connectors around,but could be handy.

 

[HavocXphere]

Just remember it'll run flat out if you do that & make a lot of noise unless you've got a controller on the fan itself.

 

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

thanks guys, that would solve all my problems, wow its 94 rand for that adapter

 

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

guys in what slot on my mobo does that fat end go?

\i cant find a slot?

 

[absynth]

USB 3 on Motherboard

 

[absynth]

Just remember it'll run flat out if you do that & make a lot of noise unless you've got a controller on the fan itself.

Yup.Good point.

 

[KhoisanX]

guys in what slot on my mobo does that fat end go?

\i cant find a slot?

USB3 header, would be odd if a new motherboard doesn't have it.

 

[absynth]

thanks guys, that would solve all my problems, wow its 94 rand for that adapter

Certain brands give you that connector for free with the fan.

 

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

got an 4 pin to 3 pin x 4 converter instead, went to canal walk and paddocks before i found one.

Guys my mobo is a lga 1155 and I don't have that connection, any ideas on what to do? So I lose 2 USB ports?
My mobo is a gigabyte Z68AP-D3

 

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

my case is a zalman z11 plus

 

[Drake2007]

why do you need so many fans?

 

[10i]

A friend once mounted an industrial extractor fan in the back of his tower. Ran on 220 volts straight from the mains.

Worked very well. At lan parties it cooled his tower and the one behind his on the other table.

 

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

Alright, finished my build, but my front USB 3.0 ports aint working, that's an issue for another day.

Will post pics tomorrow.

 

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

This is the splitter I got, but I think it limits voltages cause the fans plugged into my mobo are running 100% and the fans plugged into this 4 way adapter are running a fair bit slower, like maybe half speed?

Any ideas?

 

[KhoisanX]

There's probably not enough power from the single input to drive multiple fans at full speed.

 

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

There's probably not enough power from the single input to drive multiple fans at full speed.

Oww, thats what I thought

It probably lowers the voltages to 5 or somethin