Soldato
Just wanted to reprise a topic which I know has cropped up from time to time. Basically, the side and rear fans in my (cheap) case are wired direct to the 4 pin Molex from the PSU, no speed control at all. I've lived with the noise for about 10 months but it's starting to get a bit intrusive to be honest.
I know there's a mod that can be done to reduce the voltage from 12v to 7v but I'm a bit loathe to start chopping around Molex leads.
So the questions are:
1. Is there any proprietary resistor device I can buy to insert between the power supply and fans to slow them down.
2. Is it possible to adapt the Molex to run off the motherboard 3 pin fan socket and will this have enough power for a 120mm + 80mm fan?
3. Would I be better just buying two replacement fans with 3 pin connectors?
Any suggestions gratefully received. Moral of story is next time buy a case which doesn't stint on the power arrangements for the fans...
I know there's a mod that can be done to reduce the voltage from 12v to 7v but I'm a bit loathe to start chopping around Molex leads.
So the questions are:
1. Is there any proprietary resistor device I can buy to insert between the power supply and fans to slow them down.
2. Is it possible to adapt the Molex to run off the motherboard 3 pin fan socket and will this have enough power for a 120mm + 80mm fan?
3. Would I be better just buying two replacement fans with 3 pin connectors?
Any suggestions gratefully received. Moral of story is next time buy a case which doesn't stint on the power arrangements for the fans...