Connecter question with Digital Doc 5
I just got the digital doc 5 and the fan connectors are i think a 3 pin and all of my fans have the big 4 pin style connecter what adapter do i need to buy. I have looked buy can not find one i am sure will works.
Thanks in advance!
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Jump to PostA lot of motherboards have a socket for this (mine has a couple). If you can't spot one, your motherboard manual will tell you if it has one and where it is. If you don't have a manual they're easy to get, just download it from the maker's website.
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Jump to Postyou just need an adapter like one that normal posted. but a like he said, Most Mobo's will have at least one.
A lot of motherboards have a socket for this (mine has a couple). If you can't spot one, your motherboard manual will tell you if it has one and where it is. If you don't have a manual they're easy to get, just download it from the maker's website.
Failing that, a cable like these will do the job:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189119
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812201009
you just need an adapter like one that normal posted. but a like he said, Most Mobo's will have at least one.
review ,one of the cons is no 4 pin molex connector
Cons:
* Poorly Labeled Keypad
* Should Have More Chipset Sensors
* No 4 Pin Molex Connectors
* Not Aluminum
OK. Let's get back to the subject.
Quote from the review:
This unit only works with the 3 pin fans, so if you have the 4 pin Molex, you will need to some some wire splicing, or purchase and adapter, they really should have included a 4pin Molex connector or two in as extras.
Now, let's clarify some basics regarding 3 and 4-wire fans:
3-wire fans are RPM-monitoring capable (thus 3rd wire)
4-wire fans are also voltage-monitoring capable (thus 4th wire).
So, if you want 4-wire fan plugged into 3-pin jack, you will have to sacrifice voltage monitoring (that is monitored directly at the fan, and not at the source).
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