Z11 case fan connections

[verity25]

Hi,
Does anyone know how to connect the fans? The fans have 4 large pin connectors but I have no clue where they go.

thanks for any advice you can give me

Verity

 

[SNGX1275]

Like those (molex)? Your PSU should have those. Unless new PSU's don't anymore, I've been out of the loop for a few years. If that is the case, there are some adapters that will go from the fan pin outs on the motherboard to those.

 

[captaincranky]

@verity25 Keep in mind, should you decide to use the molex type connectors, your fans will always be running at 100%.

Oncer uppon a time, we had both floppy (3 1/2", and optical (5 1/4") drive bays on the front panel of our cases. These could have been employed as spaces for fan controllers. No such luck nowadays.

Here's a typical modern PSU:

CORSAIR RMx Series (2021) RM550x CP-9020197-NA 550 W Power Supply - Newegg.com

Buy CORSAIR RMx Series (2021) RM550x CP-9020197-NA 550 W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Power Supply with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

www.newegg.com

Note that under the "specs" tab, it does have provisions for molex connectors. These are listed as, "peripheral",

This page explains the difference between 3 & 4 pin (small) fan connectors on the motherboard:

Cooler Master FAQ

landing.coolermaster.com