3 Pin Cpu Fan 4 Pin Motherboard

raja@asus · Sep 28, 2011 891 one 19,360 110

Plug them into the chassis fan headers on the board. The 4 pin headers accept 3 pivot fans - line upwardly the connector properly and it volition slide into place. You can then use Fan Xpert to create a profile for your fans based on temps, or ready manually in UEFI.

raja@asus · Sep 28, 2011 891 one 19,360 110

Plug them into the chassis fan headers on the board. The 4 pin headers accept three pin fans - line upwardly the connector properly and it will slide into identify. You tin then employ Fan Xpert to create a profile for your fans based on temps, or set manually in UEFI.

JeauxBleaux · Dec 27, 2012 213 0 10,710 10

Hey! Your motherboard has five 4-pin fan connectors. Two of them are for the CPU and iii are for the case fans.

iv-pin connectors offer the ability to command fan speed via pulse width modulation (PWM).

Since your case fans are only 3-pin, y'all will not have the power to control the example fan speeds , the fans will but run at full speed 24x7.

If you await advisedly at your motherboard's 4-pin connectors, you will see a bar or marking that spans three of the four pins. These are the 3 pins you'll desire to plug your 3-pin case fans into.

Of form, you could e'er upgrade the case fans to a 4-pin type and then your system will potentially be quieter only the iii-pin case fans will plug right onto the the 4-pin connectors and work fine. But be sure to use the iii (of 4 pins) that show the "bridge". this information is on page 1-34 of your manual.

xShadoughx · Jul 10, 2013 5 0 ten,510 0

What are the pros and cons of running the fans all the fourth dimension? I plan on overclocking quite a bit, so I imagine it will become toasty in there.

raja@asus · Sep 28, 2011 891 ane nineteen,360 110

What are the pros and cons of running the fans all the time? I program on overclocking quite a bit, and then I imagine it volition go toasty in there.

The chassis fan headers control in DC manner NOT PWM so your 3 pin fans will be controlled fine. The poster above assumes the four pin chassis headers control in PWM mode, that is not the instance. On our boards the 4 pin chassis headers control in DC style just. Even if you plug in a 4 pin fan it will be controlled, but not in PWM manner.

The CPU headers tin be fix to control in voltage mode by changing the CPU fan header setting to Advanced in UEFI.

Promise this clears upwardly any defoliation.

-Raja

sagmani · Jul 29, 2014 133 0 ten,690 1

What are the pros and cons of running the fans all the time? I plan on overclocking quite a chip, and then I imagine information technology will get toasty in there.

The chassis fan headers control in DC way NOT PWM and then your 3 pin fans will be controlled fine. The poster above assumes the iv pin chassis headers control in PWM manner, that is not the example. On our boards the 4 pivot chassis headers command in DC manner just. Even if y'all plug in a iv pivot fan it will be controlled, just not in PWM mode.

The CPU headers can exist set to control in voltage manner by changing the CPU fan header setting to Advanced in UEFI.

Hope this clears up any confusion.

-Raja

hi, I didn't empathize when you said (On our boards the 4 pin chassis headers control in DC manner only. Even if you plug in a 4 pin fan it will be controlled, just non in PWM mode). So if I take a Noctua NF-A14 140mm 4 pin fan to be installed in the example, and it's a PWN fan, it will non work in PWN mode???? My mobo is Asus Z97-A, cheers.

bbell56

I am using a Libation Main HAF XB EVO case, it comes with 2 120mm fans, with space for another 120mm and two 80mm fans.... All three 120mm are 4 pin connector, just the ii 80mm are 3 pin connector..... And then I am running 5 case fans, plus CPU fan and 2 graphics card fans..... I will have 6 fans plug in on the motherboard.....

Carlos_2

What are the pros and cons of running the fans all the time? I plan on overclocking quite a bit, so I imagine information technology will go toasty in in that location.

The chassis fan headers control in DC mode NOT PWM so your 3 pin fans will exist controlled fine. The poster above assumes the 4 pin chassis headers control in PWM mode, that is not the case. On our boards the 4 pin chassis headers control in DC mode only. Even if you plug in a 4 pin fan it will be controlled, just not in PWM mode.

The CPU headers can be gear up to control in voltage fashion by changing the CPU fan header setting to Advanced in UEFI.

Hope this clears up any confusion.

-Raja

hi, I didn't empathise when you said (On our boards the 4 pivot chassis headers control in DC fashion only. Fifty-fifty if you plug in a iv pin fan it will be controlled, just non in PWM style). So if I have a Noctua NF-A14 140mm 4 pin fan to be installed in the case, and it'due south a PWN fan, it will not work in PWN style???? My mobo is Asus Z97-A, thanks.

I think the point Raja was trying to become across is the departure betwixt what is ordinarily labeled as CPU fans and Organization fans on motherboards, and the fact that even if both have four-pivot connectors, only the CPU fans are usually ready to run in PWM mode, some even exclusively so as a default setting. Three pin fans wouldn't work on these unless the BIOS settings were changed beforehand. In my experience, 4-pin CPU FAN headers are pretty forgiving though and most accept 3-pin fans without having to modify a BIOS setting beforehand. At most, this combination can modify fan speed based on voltage, instead of the more comprehensive pulse width modulation. Now, Organization FANS on the other paw, these I believe most of these run 100% by default, but they besides can run a bones voltage regulating fan speed style.

james_137

Hey! Your motherboard has 5 4-pin fan connectors. Two of them are for the CPU and three are for the case fans.

four-pivot connectors offer the power to command fan speed via pulse width modulation (PWM).

Since your case fans are but 3-pin, you will not take the ability to command the case fan speeds , the fans volition simply run at full speed 24x7.

If you wait carefully at your motherboard's four-pin connectors, y'all will encounter a bar or marker that spans three of the four pins. These are the iii pins y'all'll want to plug your 3-pin example fans into.

Of form, you could always upgrade the example fans to a 4-pin type so your organisation will potentially be quieter but the 3-pin case fans will plug correct onto the the 4-pivot connectors and work fine. Just exist certain to employ the iii (of iv pins) that prove the "span". this information is on page one-34 of your manual.

james_137

I can't run across a marker or a bar on mine what do I d

pikunsia · Jun 6, 2012 46 0 18,530 0

But James, in the manual of your motherboard there appears the wiring diagram for 3 pin and 4 pin male person fan headers, so you can compare both ones and connect correctly the 4 pivot female header of your PWM fan into the male three pin header of your motherboard. Only don't force it. (I think JeauxBleaux is correct, though).

Snoopy_62 · October 12, 2011 46 0 eighteen,530 0

Hey! Your motherboard has five 4-pivot fan connectors. Two of them are for the CPU and three are for the case fans.

4-pin connectors offer the ability to control fan speed via pulse width modulation (PWM).

Since your case fans are just iii-pin, yous will not accept the power to control the example fan speeds , the fans volition simply run at full speed 24x7.

If you look carefully at your motherboard'southward 4-pin connectors, y'all will see a bar or marking that spans three of the four pins. These are the 3 pins y'all'll want to plug your iii-pivot case fans into.

Of course, you lot could always upgrade the instance fans to a 4-pin type and so your system will potentially exist quieter just the 3-pin case fans will plug correct onto the the 4-pin connectors and piece of work fine. Just be sure to employ the 3 (of 4 pins) that show the "span". this information is on page 1-34 of your manual.

Snoopy_62 · Oct 12, 2011 46 0 18,530 0

What are the pros and cons of running the fans all the time? I program on overclocking quite a flake, and so I imagine it volition get toasty in there.

The chassis fan headers command in DC mode Non PWM so your 3 pin fans will be controlled fine. The poster to a higher place assumes the 4 pin chassis headers command in PWM mode, that is non the example. On our boards the 4 pin chassis headers control in DC mode only. Fifty-fifty if you plug in a 4 pin fan it will be controlled, just non in PWM fashion.

The CPU headers can exist set to control in voltage mode by changing the CPU fan header setting to Advanced in UEFI.

Hope this clears up whatever confusion.

-Raja

Snoopy_62 · Oct 12, 2011 46 0 xviii,530 0

Hmm I have an Asus X99Deluxe II mobo and the fan controller card has iv pin fan connections on the edges. So, if all the fans on the case I am using, a Carbide 500R, take three female ends how exercise I orientate the fans to connect them properly to the four pins on the controller lath? the picture in the transmission shows four pivot connections on the fan extension card???

lelap6666

How to controll the iv pin fan later I pluged information technology onto motherboard (Asus Z270A Prime)??? Exercise I accept to download any program to control it???

julius.allagadan · Mar 27, 2018 one 0 ten 0

Hey! Your motherboard has five 4-pin fan connectors. Two of them are for the CPU and three are for the case fans.

iv-pin connectors offer the power to command fan speed via pulse width modulation (PWM).

Since your case fans are only iii-pin, you will not have the power to control the case fan speeds , the fans will simply run at full speed 24x7.

If you look carefully at your motherboard'due south 4-pivot connectors, you lot will see a bar or marking that spans three of the four pins. These are the 3 pins you'll want to plug your 3-pin example fans into.

Of course, you could always upgrade the case fans to a iv-pin type then your system will potentially be quieter simply the 3-pin case fans volition plug right onto the the 4-pin connectors and piece of work fine. Just be sure to use the 3 (of 4 pins) that bear witness the "bridge". this information is on page 1-34 of your manual.

You are consummate wrong. fan pins is just for power, if your fan has three pin it means it consumes less ability, if it has complete 4 means it consumes more ability to run the fan, it depends on the fan design and wattage. They are both compatible. Even if you put a three pivot fan into a 4 pin motherboard slot, yous still tin can control fan speed on whatever motherboard y'all take. Just slide the 3 pin and leave the actress pivot. Only don't practice it backwards, you will see a guide in the pin socket and the motherboard socket. If you lot are using Gigabyte board, apply fan xpert and run system fan 1 at full speed for maximum cooling or manually fix speed of fan equally per temperature level.

technohyper755

Plug them into the chassis fan headers on the board. The four pin headers accept iii pivot fans - line up the connector properly and it will slide into place. You can and then utilise Fan Xpert to create a profile for your fans based on temps, or set manually in UEFI.

can i use iii pin fan on iv pivot connector?

gamestar10 · Feb 18, 2019 1 0 10 0

Yes. I purchased a replacement fan for my CPU (cooler master) and it had a 3-pin while the original had a 4-pivot. The fan works fine but I take no way to control the speed of the fan and it runs fifty-fifty while the comp is in sleep mode; and information technology's loud. I've inverse setting in my bios to control the fan but it did goose egg. I'll probably take to download software to change it :/

cleverfrog · Sep 10, 2019 1 0 10 0

You lot are complete wrong. fan pins is just for power, if your fan has three pivot it means it consumes less power, if it has consummate 4 means it consumes more ability to run the fan, it depends on the fan design and wattage.

Incorrect - 2 pins provide power - ane is at12v and the other at 0v.
The third pin is used as feedback - reporting the rpm of the fan to the motherboard.
The 4th pin, if information technology exists, is used by fans that can employ PWM (pulse-width-modulation) and their own internal circuitry to vary the fan speed.

Three-pivot fans may always run at full (12v input) or the motherboard may have the ability to alter the voltage to slow the fan every bit demand exist.

I'm certain there are exceptions out there - simply this is the norm.