I haven’t done anything like this before, but I’m swapping out my AIO CPU cooler. The fans are still plugged into the same cable I’m not sure how to remove. The photo was taken before I cut the zip ties and cleaned it up.
I haven’t done anything like this before, but I’m swapping out my AIO CPU cooler. The fans are still plugged into the same cable I’m not sure how to remove. The photo was taken before I cut the zip ties and cleaned it up.
These are four-pin Molex PSU connectors that cheap fans rely on for power. Standard PC fans use three-quarter pin headers on the motherboard, allowing them to operate continuously.
These are four-pin Molex PSU connectors that cheap fans rely on for power. Standard PC fans use three-quarter pin headers on the motherboard, allowing them to operate continuously.
They’re easy to extract, though they often need a solid push. Ideally, connecting them to a motherboard header would be best, but I’m not sure they have those connectors.
They’re easy to extract, though they often need a solid push. Ideally, connecting them to a motherboard header would be best, but I’m not sure they have those connectors.
I recall those times when I was using an Antec DF-85 setup. The fans were wired using Molex connections just like in your picture. It can be useful this way if the fans run their own control separate from the main system.
I recall those times when I was using an Antec DF-85 setup. The fans were wired using Molex connections just like in your picture. It can be useful this way if the fans run their own control separate from the main system.