question about dual/three fan hsf combos

[jaybert]

So yeah...it has 3 fans and then plugs arent combined to make 1 plug. I only have space for 1 3pin plug. Can i somehow cut off the other two plugs, strip the wiring on the 3rd remaining one, and connect it like that? I really need to get this fan on today and dont have time to purchase one of those dual plug things

 

[GAbOSv23]

If by three prong you mean the fan header on the motherboard... I definately wouldnt wire all three to it. You would be in danger of really damaging your motherboard. I would tho splice the three together w/4prong for a hookup to the PSU.

 

[jaybert]

lol...your msg came a little too late. I set it up and its working fine as of right now. I put some electrical tape around where i connected them all together to prevent and sort of shorting (hopefully). I know they sell dual connectors which merge 2 3 pin>> 1. What is the difference between what I'm doing and what the connecter does?

 

[johneetrash]

might (and could) short out the fan header