The replacement GPU fan pins seem unusual.
The replacement GPU fan pins seem unusual.
I'm sorry to hear about the situation with your ASUS GTX 770. The fans didn't arrive as expected, and the pin configuration seems to be different from what you have. Since you can't find a replacement elsewhere, you might want to check if the seller offers a refund or exchange option. Also, make sure to verify the compatibility of the new fans with your GPU model before making any decisions. Let me know if you need more guidance!
It's difficult to judge from the photos, but they look quite similar. I think the connector might be distinct enough to prevent a connection. Have you considered exchanging the connectors? (Are the pins identical in the new ones?) If not, that would leave you with a more damaging solution—connecting the working fan to the replacement. (Personally, I prefer fresh fans over reused ones)
It's a 4-pin versus 5-pin setup. If it doesn't separate as I described, you could splice the wires and match the colors.
You're doing great, just a bit puzzled. Let me help clarify!
It wasn’t examined closely at first, but now I’m curious about the purpose of that red wire in the bundle. Since it seems to have no clear destination, it’s puzzling.
Check if the empty pin is a loose connection. If so, you can trim the wires from nearby points and reattach them to the existing pins. Otherwise, consider replacing the pin or consulting the manual for proper installation.
The 5-pin setup will follow an HP-style dual fan header configuration. The 4-pin section is bypassing the tach signal, so fans will connect via 3 pins. Green indicates the tach, meaning speed data won't be read for the second fan. In theory, testing with jumper wires should confirm proper operation by matching green to green and black to black, ignoring red.