X xDrive Baseband Member Messages 50 Dec 27, 2007 #1 ok my mobo has a 4 pin connector and my fan has three what do i do in this case Mobo is a asus crosshair Fan is Zalman 9700
ok my mobo has a 4 pin connector and my fan has three what do i do in this case Mobo is a asus crosshair Fan is Zalman 9700
Szat Daemon Poster Messages 625 Location United States Dec 27, 2007 #2 does the Zalman box say it's compatible with the type of processor you have? I just installed a Zalman 9700nt on my Asus P5N-E SLI with no problem and I know the Zalman packaging says what cpus it's compatible with.
does the Zalman box say it's compatible with the type of processor you have? I just installed a Zalman 9700nt on my Asus P5N-E SLI with no problem and I know the Zalman packaging says what cpus it's compatible with.
Atomic Rooster Omnipotent One Messages 11,161 Location USA Dec 27, 2007 #3 You install the plug on the first three pins as shown in the manual. The fourth pin is for adjusting the fan RPM if so equipped.
You install the plug on the first three pins as shown in the manual. The fourth pin is for adjusting the fan RPM if so equipped.
Cabbs Golden Master Messages 7,912 Dec 27, 2007 #4 4-pin plugs are backwards compatible with 3-pin plugs, you just have one left over pin.