F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop It depends on the situation. Splitting the input might help isolate the issue with the case fan.

It depends on the situation. Splitting the input might help isolate the issue with the case fan.

It depends on the situation. Splitting the input might help isolate the issue with the case fan.

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Rigar98
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04-01-2016, 10:52 AM
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Hey everyone, I've just noticed my back case fan isn't working so I tested it on the front case fan input and it works again which to me suggests the connector for the back case fan is faulty (Or maybe doesn't power up until under load but i cant see why it wouldn't) anyway, I'm thinking about getting a fan splitter and putting it against the header where the front fans are plugged into. I've read it's only safe if it doesn't straw more power than the motherboard can provide but I'm not sure how much that is. Here's my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/jH8MnQ Here's the splitter I'm thinking of using: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CABSTT1...ension-Pow Or this one if i can get away with 3 https://www.computerlounge.co.nz/shop/co...yAQAvD_BwE Appreciate all the help I can get, I'm not that knowledgeable on these issues.
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Rigar98
04-01-2016, 10:52 AM #1

Hey everyone, I've just noticed my back case fan isn't working so I tested it on the front case fan input and it works again which to me suggests the connector for the back case fan is faulty (Or maybe doesn't power up until under load but i cant see why it wouldn't) anyway, I'm thinking about getting a fan splitter and putting it against the header where the front fans are plugged into. I've read it's only safe if it doesn't straw more power than the motherboard can provide but I'm not sure how much that is. Here's my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/jH8MnQ Here's the splitter I'm thinking of using: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CABSTT1...ension-Pow Or this one if i can get away with 3 https://www.computerlounge.co.nz/shop/co...yAQAvD_BwE Appreciate all the help I can get, I'm not that knowledgeable on these issues.

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Seve_PT
Member
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04-01-2016, 07:35 PM
#2
The MoBo manual indicates the maximum amperage, fan amps are typically listed on the fan hub. Generally, the header limit is 1 and fans consume about 0.25 each. It's wise not to push it too high—stick to two fans at most for safety.
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Seve_PT
04-01-2016, 07:35 PM #2

The MoBo manual indicates the maximum amperage, fan amps are typically listed on the fan hub. Generally, the header limit is 1 and fans consume about 0.25 each. It's wise not to push it too high—stick to two fans at most for safety.

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mylesbrock
Junior Member
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04-16-2016, 04:38 PM
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Reviewed the manual at the provided link; the nearest info appears on page 14, but the amplifier isn’t visible.
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mylesbrock
04-16-2016, 04:38 PM #3

Reviewed the manual at the provided link; the nearest info appears on page 14, but the amplifier isn’t visible.

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Unmigrate
Senior Member
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04-17-2016, 01:06 AM
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Not sure, but the maximum fan amp for the Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX is typically around 1500mA.
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Unmigrate
04-17-2016, 01:06 AM #4

Not sure, but the maximum fan amp for the Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX is typically around 1500mA.

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05-01-2016, 05:16 AM
#5
Received a response from Gigabyte, but it omitted the amperage details. They advised using a fan splitter or hub at your own discretion, noting they only test one fan per header.
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xXDamoDoggieXx
05-01-2016, 05:16 AM #5

Received a response from Gigabyte, but it omitted the amperage details. They advised using a fan splitter or hub at your own discretion, noting they only test one fan per header.