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Chassis fan without a head cover

Chassis fan without a head cover

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Takumi1010
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07-10-2025, 10:03 PM
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Your CPU cooler with a single fan can connect to the other fan header on the motherboard. (The main distinction is just the label; both are adjustable.) If not, you can purchase an adapter for your high-speed fans to fit the chassis fan connectors at the back.
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Takumi1010
07-10-2025, 10:03 PM #1

Your CPU cooler with a single fan can connect to the other fan header on the motherboard. (The main distinction is just the label; both are adjustable.) If not, you can purchase an adapter for your high-speed fans to fit the chassis fan connectors at the back.

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miknes123
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07-10-2025, 10:04 PM
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The cable extension shouldn't affect your fan control, and it's likely most motherboards include fan headers near the bottom.
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miknes123
07-10-2025, 10:04 PM #2

The cable extension shouldn't affect your fan control, and it's likely most motherboards include fan headers near the bottom.

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P3kena
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07-10-2025, 10:04 PM
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It would have been useful to note that the 140mm fans were installed on the top panel... meaning I probably need to purchase a longer one.
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P3kena
07-10-2025, 10:04 PM #3

It would have been useful to note that the 140mm fans were installed on the top panel... meaning I probably need to purchase a longer one.

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badboy774
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07-10-2025, 10:04 PM
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Welcome to the discussions! It's a bit disappointing. I've been using Noctua fans for a long time and they offer 40CM cables which provide sufficient reach from the roof to the bottom headers on my motherboard. A 35CM length is just insufficient. Fortunately, fan extensions are available and perform well. Be careful not to choose a "low noise" model since it includes a resistor in the power line that can reduce fan speeds. This shouldn't impact control much. You could potentially notice some unusual readings on the tach signal if you extend the cables significantly, but it's unlikely. I also found a video recommendation...
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badboy774
07-10-2025, 10:04 PM #4

Welcome to the discussions! It's a bit disappointing. I've been using Noctua fans for a long time and they offer 40CM cables which provide sufficient reach from the roof to the bottom headers on my motherboard. A 35CM length is just insufficient. Fortunately, fan extensions are available and perform well. Be careful not to choose a "low noise" model since it includes a resistor in the power line that can reduce fan speeds. This shouldn't impact control much. You could potentially notice some unusual readings on the tach signal if you extend the cables significantly, but it's unlikely. I also found a video recommendation...

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