system fans are not starting properly.

[pinde]

tsubami dream sys fans (front and rear) are not starting after i turn on computer. side fan is ok, but the other two i have to give them a little spin with a pencil or something to start them up. what seems to be the issue? thanks

 

[watek]

fans are dying!! 😛

 

[wisdomtooth]

Either your fans are "dying" (i.e. getting worn spindles or being clogged up with dust bunnies), or your PSU is not delivering enough power... Or both.

To remedy the situation, first clean out and lube your fans. Then check your PSU's power output with something like Motherboard Monitor.

HTH.

 

[pinde]

i just assembled computer 2 days ago. so everything is new. i connected fans to the wires labeled fan only on psu. my psu is antec 480. btw i interconnected 3 fans to 2 psu wires. what i do now? i can't open my box everytime i reboot in order to kick start the fans

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: pinde
i just assembled computer 2 days ago. so everything is new. i connected fans to the wires labeled fan only on psu. my psu is antec 480. btw i interconnected 3 fans to 2 psu wires. what i do now? i can't open my box everytime i reboot in order to kick start the fans

If you don't follow instructions correctly, don't expect it to work correctly. Set it up right.

- M4H

 

[pinde]

so can i connect my fans to other psu wires not labeled "fan only?"

 

[gamerj]

2 wires not enough juice for 3 fans, they already run on such thin wires wich such little current and voltage, splitting that will obviously result in "needing to kickstart"....

 

[pinde]

so can i connect my fans to other psu wires not labeled "fan only?"

 

[gamerj]

yes, to the regular 4-pin peripheral connectors

 

[pinde]

thanks. another problem - my front panel leds are not working. i connected pins according to the manual. can there be a mistake in the manual?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: pinde
thanks. another problem - my front panel leds are not working. i connected pins according to the manual. can there be a mistake in the manual?

Reverse the polarity (swap the wires for each LED) and they should light up.

- M4H