TT smart case fan 2 - ok to hookup to MB ???

[techhippi]

At full power this baby seems to draw 8 Watts. Is it ok to hook it up to the mobo pwer header? I hope it wont blow away at that load.

 

[BoomAM]

Connect to PSU.

 

[techhippi]

But, I'd like to monitor fan RPM. That possible with PSU?

 

[Davegod]

no, do not connect to the motherboard.

to monitor rpm pull the third wire out and attach it to the 3rd pin on a motherboard fan header.

 

[techhippi]

The SCF 2 actually came with an adpater for this purpose. I had thought it was just a usual 3pin to 4 pin adapter, with no rpm connector to mobo. me wrong.
Thanks for the help.

 

[Corporate Thug]

do NOT connect to the mobo, it'll fry it

 

[techhippi]

Actually, I had it on the mobo for a couple of days and running at full speed. Looks like it doesn't necessarily blow the fan socket - at least not in the short run.

 

[MrCodeDude]

Originally posted by: techhippi
Actually, I had it on the mobo for a couple of days and running at full speed. Looks like it doesn't necessarily blow the fan socket - at least not in the short run.

I don't know, I'd just play it safe and get it off the mobo. Smart Fan II = cheaper than mobo
-- mrcodedude