Question about Cougar panzer max fan controller
Question about Cougar panzer max fan controller
So I just received my new case but I'm confused about how to connect the fan controller. The only cable coming out is a SATA cable and three fan connectors. Right now I have the fans directly connected to the MB, but should I link the fans through the fan connectors from the controller and then send that into the MB? It doesn't make sense. Anyone with experience can help?
The power supply drives the PSU, and the connections operate the fans, as described in your manual.
I understand this inquiry dates back more than five years, yet I recently bought a Cougar Panzer Max computer case in November 2024 and continued facing the same issue regarding the connection of the 15 pin male SATA power cable to the cooling fan speed controller slide switch on the front panel. This component is meant to regulate the speed of the cooling fans connected via three 2 pin fan cables from the same slide switch.
With guidance from an online technician and referencing the website where I purchased the case, I managed to link the 15 pin male SATA cable to a 15 pin female SATA to 6 pin PCIe adapter cable included with the MSI power supply I had bought for this setup.
I connected the 6 pin PCIe cable to an unused 6 pin SATA/MOLEX port on my MSI power supply, then attached one of the 15 pin female SATA connectors to the 15 pin male SATA cable from the slide switch.
For the three separate fan cables from the installed 120mm cooling fans, I connected them to the corresponding outputs on the cooling fan speed controller slide switch.
The two-pin fan connector ends feature notches on one side to ensure the fan cable is inserted correctly.
I included a diagram illustrating these notches and showed what the female 2 pin connector should resemble.
There are slots on the female connector to direct the male connector in only one direction, preventing incorrect connections.
A close-up of the male connector end with its notches was provided, along with details of the adapter cable and the three fan cables.
The 15 pin female SATA to 6 pin PCIe adapter cable had several connectors, and I chose the closest match to the adapter’s 6 pin PCIe port.
The 15 pin male SATA switch cable end and the individual fan cables were also described in detail.
The cable had only two wires leading to the male connector; one was black with a white stripe, and the other was solid black without a stripe.
The black wire with the stripe connected to pin 12, while the solid black wire connected to pins 13, 14, and 15.
I consulted online wiring diagrams and confirmed that pin 12 is ground and pins 13–15 are all +12V DC.
A picture of the expected voltage levels on typical computer power cables was shown.
The "L" shaped end of the 15 pin SATA connector indicates which pin corresponds to pin 1.
Using a fine needle and digital multimeter, I verified the wire connections by puncturing insulation and testing continuity between the needle and each pin.
I suggest using a metal thimble on your fingertip to safely puncture the insulation when handling the wires. This tool helps protect your skin from cuts while inserting the needle.
The image of the Cougar Panzer Max case front panel with the cooling fan speed controller slide switch was included for reference.
I regret that the seller did not provide clear instructions on connecting the cooling fan speed controller slide switch and the three fan cables. I hope this information assists others who have the same case and are seeking similar guidance.