How long are PC fan wires?
Usually fan cables are about 30-40cm, but of course, it can vary a lot. If you have a mid tower case I’m pretty sure the cable on every fan is long enough.
Where do you plug in PWM cable?
The PWM connector at the end of the fan cable is plugged onto the PWM headers located directly to the motherboard. The PWM connector will have 4 pins in the header.
Why does my fan 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 much power does a computer fan use?
Case fans usually use 1.8 Watts and are rated at 12 Volts. The molex connector that is usually used on the case fans is 12 Volts by standard (same as your Hard Drive and Optical Drives usually use).
Can you add a downrod to any fan?
In most cases, the “pole” or down rod, can be added to an existing fan. These down rods are available at hardware stores in different lengths (18, 24, and up to 36 inches), and in different finishes, such as brass, white, etc.
How do you wire a fan?
Wiring Ceiling Fan and Light Operated With One Switch
- Connect the green/bare copper wires together.
- Connect white wires together.
- Connect black wires together.
- Connect the lighting wire, typically blue, to the black fan wire and the black ceiling wire.
- Tuck the wires back into the box.
Why does my PC fan 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.