Anyway to convert 4pin fans to 3 pin?

russr

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Jun 14, 2000
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Antec SX830 case comes with two rear 4 pin 80mm fans. IS there anyway I can plug at least one of them into the 3pin connector on mobo to have speed sensing?
 

bacillus

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in order for fan speed sensing, the fan itself must have a 3rd wire (tachometer lead) which is most unlikely!