My monthly moron question.

[leigh6]

Hi all,

The stock fan on a Sapphire 9800 pro was going bad. I had a vantec vga hsf laying around and have decided to use it.

I attached the hsf but the connection for the fan is the same as a connection that would go onto the mobo for a processor fan. The stock hsf had only 2 holes and they were very small as opposed to the 3 holes on this which are much larger. I have attached it in all configurations but it does not turn on.

1. I have an open connection on the mobo. Can I attach it to that?
2. Do I need some kind of adapter if I want to connect it to the card itself?
3. Please understand I am a noobie so dont laugh too hard.

Thanks, Leigh

 

[imported_Kensai]

You can connect it to the mobo, it should be fine. If you're confident in your sodering skills, soder them directly to the VGA. Or just swap the 3 pin for a 2 pin connector.

Easiest way to do it is just to plug it into the mobo.