Where does the CPU cooler cable go?

CPU cooling fans should ALWAYS be plugged into the header that is specifically labeled “CPU Fan” and not “CPU Optional” or any other header. Sometimes these headers are white, but this is not always true.

Where do you connect CPU cooler cables?

Connect the CPU cooler cable to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard so that the cooler can properly function to prevent the CPU from overheating.

Where does the CPU fan connector go?

As typical motherboard fan connector is a three or four-pin connector attached to the end of a PC fan's wire. This is attached to the three or four-pin fan header on the motherboard. There's no trick aside from lining up the notch on the connector with the guide on the header.

Where do I plug my cooler fan?

The radiator fans should always be connected to CPU Fan 1 and CPU Fan 2 (or CPU Fan OPT) on the Motherboard.

How do you install a CPU cooler?

Where do all your PC Parts Plug In?!?! Motherboard Connectors

What do you plug into the CPU fan?

Plug the CPU fan's power cable into the CPU power connector on your motherboard (it will be labeled "CPU Power" or something similar).

Why do PC fans have 2 plugs?

There are some fans supplied as you describe. On the end of their wires are TWO connectors. One is a standard 3-pin or 4-pin female (with holes) fan connector. The other is a male 4-pin Molex (possibly with only 2 pins mounted in it) intended to plug into a female Molex output from the PSU.

Where do you plug in front case fans?

In short, Where do I plug my case fans into? Case fans can be installed directly into your Motherboard's 3 pin header or 4 pin header and if your case fan has PWM Connectors then you need to install it into your 4 pin Headers. You can plug your case fans into the PSU via a Molex connector.

Can I plug CPU fan into system fan?

Theoretically yes. Since they all have either 3 or 4 pins you should be fine. You will have to adjust the fan curve (if you can) like kschendel said, but you should be fine other than that. I would check your motherboard manual just to be sure though.

Can you plug a 3 pin into a 4 pin?

Please Note: You can connect a 3 Pin Fan to a 3 Pin or 4 Pin header on the motherboard. The fan will function normally no matter type of fan header is used. 1.

Where does the PWM cable go?

Where do PWM cables go? The PWM cable goes directly into the Motherboard. Most of the users cannot install PWM cables just because they are putting them in the wrong Header. PWM cable comes with a 4-pin header, where most of the case fans are basically installed on three-pin headers.

Can I plug fans into RGB header?

Can You Connect Fan to RGB Header? If you have an ARGB fan, you can connect the fan to the RGB header. However, the RGB header needs to be a 3-pin 5V header and not the 4-pin 12V header. If you are trying to insert a normal case fan to the RGB header, it is not recommended.

Why do computer fans have 4 wires?

A 2-wire fan has power and ground terminals. A 3-wire fan has power, ground, and a tachometric (“tach”) output, which provides a signal with frequency proportional to speed. A 4-wire fan has power, ground, a tach output, and a PWM-drive input.

Should I connect my fans to power supply or motherboard?

Power fan is for your PSU. On some units the fan will be speed variable, this is where you plug it into your motherboard to control the speed. Go ahead and plug your fans into your motherboard, advice like that is what you see in youtube comments.

Can you connect a 3 pin fan to 2 pin?

The 3 Pin fan will fit onto the 2 pin you just need to match the holes and the pins and see which two contacts make the fan function.

Do RGB fans have 2 cables?

Every single RGB fan comes with at least 2 cables. The first cable which is used for the Motor of the fan is a “female” connector with either 3 or 4 holes in it. The second cable is used for the RGB, it's much wider and ends on a 4-pin or 3-pin connector.

How do I connect all PC fans?

A fan header splitter is the simplest and the cheapest way to connect more fans to your motherboard header. The number of fans that can be connected via a splitter is contingent on the amperage of the fans as well as that of the motherboard header. A motherboard fan header is usually rated at 1 Ampere.

How do you hook up a liquid CPU cooler?

Do I have to remove motherboard to install CPU cooler?

You should be able to install the cooler without removing motherboard. Cutout in the case allows accessing motherboard cpu area from both sides.

Where do you connect RGB cable?

Use RGB Y-Cable to connect the fan and the motherboard. Please use RGB 4-Pin connector to an RGB header, and 4-pin fan connector to a fan header on the motherboard.

Will RGB fans work without RGB header?

Yes, they will definitely work even without an RGB header but only as simple fans. The RGB part of them won't be enabled. In that case, you'll have to purchase a ARGB controller and a HUB to connect and synchronize them.