3 pin/4 pin fan connectors...which to get? (300W Enermax PS, Epox 8K7A)

[eLiu]

which type of connector should I get?

I dont remember if 3 pin is for mobo...and 4 pin is for PS...not sure

but anyway, which one is better to get?

in terms of fans...ill have an HSF, and a backside fan, and probably a front fan.

Other components- network card, video, HD, sound, DVD...the usual (if this affects whether to get 3/4pin or not...i dunno)

thanks,
-eric

 

[jepritchett]

Your motherboard would have 3 pins, and your power supply cables 4. You should only need one adapter for your CPU fan (only if you have a high power cpu cooler like a delta black label) since most case fans connect 4/4 -- unless you're wanting to monitor your case fan's rpms.

-Justin

 

[mrMaC]

in the sx1030B, what do you hook the case fans up to? I don't see anywhere in the PS and nowhere on the mobo

 

[Courtland]

If you have the Antec fans that come with the case you plug one of the 4 pin power connectors into the matching 4 pin connector on the fan.

 

[crzyc]

i bought a fan and it was without connectors, but i got a 4pin connector also. how would you all attach them? thanks!

 

[eLiu]

are there enuf 3 pin connectors on the mobo to a coupla fans into? or do i need to spread them btwn mobo/PS...that's what im worried about

 

[Noriaki]

Most mobos have CPU + 2 extra.
But you'll have to look at your manual to be sure.