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Can you link a 3-pin PWM to a 4-pin header?

Can you link a 3-pin PWM to a 4-pin header?

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eTuV
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03-21-2017, 07:21 AM
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I used a water pump header with four pins on my motherboard and purchased a Corsair h100i GTX. I'm wondering if it's possible to connect a three-pin cable to the four-pin header.
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eTuV
03-21-2017, 07:21 AM #1

I used a water pump header with four pins on my motherboard and purchased a Corsair h100i GTX. I'm wondering if it's possible to connect a three-pin cable to the four-pin header.

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DingbatPlayzMC
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03-23-2017, 06:05 PM
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Yes, you're correct. The type of chip used for managing fans determines whether speed control is possible. With your high-end motherboard, speed adjustments are still feasible.
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DingbatPlayzMC
03-23-2017, 06:05 PM #2

Yes, you're correct. The type of chip used for managing fans determines whether speed control is possible. With your high-end motherboard, speed adjustments are still feasible.

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03-25-2017, 07:36 AM
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Yes, you're correct. The type of chip used for managing fans determines whether speed control is possible. With your high-end motherboard, speed adjustments are still feasible.
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machino25
03-25-2017, 07:36 AM #3

Yes, you're correct. The type of chip used for managing fans determines whether speed control is possible. With your high-end motherboard, speed adjustments are still feasible.

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Mikeahl
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03-25-2017, 08:10 AM
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It will function perfectly fine. The main variation is that the fourth pin provides PWM control, which isn't necessary for a pump. I suggest connecting the pump header straight to the PSU if you don't intend to use the Corsair link software.
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Mikeahl
03-25-2017, 08:10 AM #4

It will function perfectly fine. The main variation is that the fourth pin provides PWM control, which isn't necessary for a pump. I suggest connecting the pump header straight to the PSU if you don't intend to use the Corsair link software.

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03-26-2017, 07:28 AM
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AJ Kenway confirms it will function properly. The main variation is that the 4th pin provides PWM control, which isn't necessary for a pump. He suggests connecting the pump header straight to the PSU if you don't intend to use the Corsair link software.
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loltribo
03-26-2017, 07:28 AM #5

AJ Kenway confirms it will function properly. The main variation is that the 4th pin provides PWM control, which isn't necessary for a pump. He suggests connecting the pump header straight to the PSU if you don't intend to use the Corsair link software.

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