Installing a computer case fan

[SolitaryWhisperer]

Hi there! I've got a case fan with a four-pin connector. Could you tell me is it possible to connect the four-pin connector directly to the motherboard? If it is possible, I need to know where on the motherboard is the four-pin plug.

Thanx in advance :)

[BlueB0j]

how to unplugg a 3pin fan? stupid question, but im afraid ill brake something if i just use force to pull it out ? :p

[Computerhope]

@BlueB0j No such thing as a stupid question. To unplug the 3pin connection simply pull up, just make sure you're not pulling by the wires, grab the actual connector and pull up.

[ktosi11]

@Computerhope I always pull by the wires and never nothing happened :D

[hellsravenkane]

Thanks for the video mate. After looking at five other videos, I finally found your one which gave me the basic, direct instructions that I was after.

Cheers!

[eiteownzall]

can i plug a 4 pin CPU fan into a 3 pin motherboard?

[Megoraxos]

@STF043 Your an idiot, end of discussion.

Who the hell asks 'wat size is that 120mm'

[Megoraxos]

@STF043 I'm sure any ordinary person above the age of six would simple:

(let put this in baby steps for you so you can understand moron)

Step 1: Get a ruler

Step 2: Look at 120mm

I'm sure you don't have to be a geek to do that.

Your right, what is wrong with idiots such as you today? You don't have the brain to get a ruler?

Anyways, how the hell is some-one meant to answer 'wat size is that 120mm'

120mm IS 120mm you complete dumb-ass.

I hope those steps weren't too hard for you.

[Megoraxos]

@STF043Haha, made you look like a right idiot.

The irony of calling me a geek when your also building a computer.

Learn to spell child.

[STF043]

@Megoraxos just upgrading it to 3 fan 1LUV to all the ppl that put people down :)

( life is too short for hate ) im out peace...

[b00gym4n]

can i buy the same fan and use them for both intake and outtake? do they sell separate ones or can i just flip the fan and screw it in?

[thebighat99]

Could you please tell me what case that is in the picture? I have one I would like to know the model number.

[Octavius0]

very good. thanks

[DreadGamers]

i bought stupid mobo i have no pwr_led for power button and no frikken pwr_fan pins 

[zver711]

I know I can use a regular 3 pin case fan with a 4 pin PWM header on the motherboard (on a heatsink). Now, can I use a PWM fan (4 pin), made for heatsinks and cpu coolers (I suppose), as a regular case fan and plug it into the 3 pin mobo plug? Or can I use a fan controller that only has the said 3 pin plugs for fans to control that 4-pin PWM fan?

[gaponamorima]

how ca i get the fans that can snap to the case??

[hawwit]

im confuse, the 120mm fan thats already installed in my pc has a small black and small red wire coming from it and its connected to a molex which already has the red, two black and yellow wires, so theres 6 wires in the same connector?

[martijnyt]

The fan actually uses 2 of the 4 molex pins.

The fan connection on the motherboard allows the motherboard to gain rpm information and stuff like that ;-)

[hawwit]

aw ok lol :)), so if i were to install a new fan i would just pull them two wires out and somehow stick the other two in?

[martijnyt]

No, the fan uses only the 12volts or the 5volts of the molex adapter (the molex outputs one 5v and one 12v rail)

The three-pole plug you connect to the motherboard has one extra wire for fan information like rpm's ;-)

[lolatmyage]

lol, i just leave my case side open :) much easier

[SaiE8]

@lolatmyage

lol same, but i put a fan mounted on the side panel leaving it at a angle so cold air is blown in whilst the hot air can come out

[aabed31]

i bought a open box fan at frys it had no sqruse . where can i buy them . what are they called

[Computerhope]

@aabed31 You'll have to forgive me I'm not sure what you mean by "sqruse", did I mention this in the video if so can you tell me at what time you see it and then I can tell you the name and where to get them.

[rob11rod]

i think he meant no screw

[FlashFireSix]

@Computerhope i THINK he means screws

[FRURMELLL]

@Computerhope He means: "screws". Get it? lol.

[xxICESTRIKExx]

you sound like those proffesional people you deserve more views

[ivegotwings]

quick and simple, thankyou :)

[Computerhope]

You're welcome hope it helped.

[iskrukutum21]

i have coolermaster haf 932, and i wanna put 4 120mm fans in the side,can i connect the 4 fans and just plug it in one motherboard fan socket? please help!

[Computerhope]

I'm not aware of any method of having multiple fans running off of one connection. If you don't have enough fan connections as the video indicated use a fan to molex connector to connect it to one of the available molex connectors.

[ModeLTU]

Great guide.Fast and simply.Most people add those unnecessarily long videos showing how they screw the fan to the case and stuff, which obviously aren't needed

[Computerhope]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it.

[Nibinaear]

How do I know if I have my case fan the right way in the case? I placed it with the manufacturer's sticker facing outside of the case so it can be seen from the back, is this right?

[Computerhope]

Good question and something I should of covered in the video. You can identify which way the air blows usually by looking for small arrows on the actual fan. Do a search for "CH001151" on computerhope to see a picture example and additional information.

[Nibinaear]

@Computerhope Thanks, I found the arrows.

[Computer5597]

@Nibinaear Dude take a peace of paper and stick it to the fan if the paper goes to the fan its sucking but when its going away its blowing DUH!

[Nibinaear]

@Computer5597 You suggest I use the fan when incorrectly installed?

[StrangerUnidentified]

@Nibinaear turn it on and see lol

[GlitchPC]

Another nice job, CH...