Nobody likes hot weather; it will squeeze out all your hydrations and make you frail.
Everybody wants to cool down when the heat is extreme.
Like everybody, your PC needs to cool down too.
Heat is the main crook for your PC.
To cool down your PC, you oughta install multiple casing fans.
You might be wondering how to connect extra fans to the motherboard?
To get you out of the clutter, I have come up with this article.
To be rescued, simply read till the end!
Can You Install More Fans to Your PC Case?
you might install extra fans by using afan hub.
A PC fan hub comes with two different connectors:SATAandMolex.
you’re free to also get aY splitterto connect multiple fans from a single motherboard fan header.
But connecting more than 2 fans from a fan header is not recommended.
The motherboard fan header is limited to delivering 1 Ampere power to the fans.
Some fan hub comes with Molex connector.
So, no power delivery limitations at all when you are using a fan hub.
you’ve got the option to also get a Y fan header splitter.
From a single header, you’re able to connect at least 4 fans.
But you must check your fans Ampere pulling rate before plugging 3 or 4 fans into the connector.
The motherboards casing fan header is rated to deliver only 1 Ampere current.
You should keep in mind how airflow works inside a PC casing.
Negative and positive pressure are both needed inside a case.
To make the fans work perfectly, you must install all fans by facing them correctly.
Here are the things you better know before installing PC fans:
1.
A fan header allows you to control and monitor the fans RPM.
There are two types of fan headers you will find in most of the motherboards.
They areCPUandSystem fan headers.
Not every motherboard has the same number of fan headers in it.
High-end motherboards contain more fan headers than standard motherboards.
Identifying the fan header port is easy on the motherboard.
Looking at the motherboard, you will seesilkscreen printingon the boards.
Silkscreen print is used to identify the components.
You will find headers labeled asCPU_FANandSYS_FAN1orSYS_FAN2.
These are the fan headers you are looking for.
Without a balanced airflow, PC temperature will increase like an accelerated speedometer.
Positive airflow indicates the amount of air injected into the PC by the air intake fans.
In contrast, Negative air pressure indicates the amount of airflow blown out by the exhaust fans.
Which one is better?It depends on how a user likes to maintain the airflow inside the case.
Moreover, you could go for the neutral air pressure configuration.
You must install an intake fan by pointing the arrow marks into the case.
It will inject air into the casing.
Additionally, set the exhaust fan by pointing arrow marks outside the case.
Some fans have two arrows printed on them.
One arrow indicates the airflow direction, while the other arrow indicates the fans blade rotational direction.
Some fans dont have arrow markings on them.
Just look at the back where the pieces of plastic are holding the motor hub.
From that side, a fan will blow out air.
Also, check out our separate post onCan an Overheating CPU Cause Shutdown.
Two types of fan headers are available to connect a fan to the fan header.3-pinand4-pinfan header connectors.
Here,PWMmeansPulse Width Modulation.
Here are the steps to connect extra fans to the PC:
1.
A fan header on the motherboard is limited to delivering 1 Ampere current.
If PC fans are rated with .40A, you cant connect 3 fans in a single fan header port.
To be precise, 3 x .40 = 1.20A, which will exceed the motherboards maximum Ampere limitations.
Thats when you will need a fan hub.
Two types of power connecting ports are available for a fan hub: SATA and Molex connection ports.
Both the ports draw power from the PSU.
Dont get worried if you are planning to install RGB fans.
Fan hubs do come with ARGB or RGB header also.
Depending on the manufacturer, it may be Red, Green, or Blue.
you could only control the master header port-connected fan, and other fans will follow the master fans RPM.
All the fans should have 4-pin connectors to control the fan with PWM.
PWM connectivity is a must to control the fan speed.
Setting up the fan hub is a pretty straightforward process to do.
Just plug in the fan hubs SATA or Molex port to the PSUs SATA or Molex port.
Also, plug in all the fans female header ports to the hubs male fan header port.
Most fan hub has adhesive tape or magnet on their backside to attach them to the case.
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I recommend not connecting more than two fans from a single fan header of the motherboard.
As I mentioned, the motherboard fan header is limited to delivering 1A only.
Dont reach the maxed 1 Ampere mark to avoid bottlenecks and performance issues.
The setup is effortless.
Just like the fun hub, it also has a master fan header.
Also, check out our separate post onare bent CPU pins bad.
FAQs
Is it possible to install more fans on my PC?
Yes, you’re free to add extra fans on your PC.
Fan hub does support up to 10 fans.
What is the maximum Ampere a motherboard fan header delivers?
A motherboard fan header can deliver a maximum of 1 Ampere.
You will face bottleneck and performance issues if you cross the maximum limit.
How many fans are supported by a motherboard?
Each motherboard fan header can split or power at least two to three fans.
Connecting four fans to a single header can cause a power delivery and performance issue.
Otherwise, it’s possible for you to go for the Y fan header splitter cable.
Hence, the choice is yours.
But keep in mind, venture to buy all the fans with 4-pin connectivity to control the fans RPM.
Best of luck installing the fans.
See you at the next one!
