Can I use a 12V brushless 2 pin case fan on a 4 fan pin motherboard lead?

[zoldos]

I want to get this fan for my HP Envy PC:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082HHZMM6/?coliid=I1HKK868554CBB&colid=1YMQT4MD7NHUB&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl...

My exact model PC is an HP ENVY TE02-0042 Bundle DT PC (319Q4AA).

The fan is a 2 pin.  Can I just plug it into one of the fan leads on the motherboard, and it will run at full speed?

[NonSequitur777]

@zoldos,

Yes, a two-pin cooling fan will run at full speed all the time.

This may be something you want -however, consider it's going to be noisy.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[zoldos]

Okay, cool!  So I don't need to worry about soldering or whatever?  Just plug it in?  How do I tell which wire is black and which red on the motherboard?

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@zoldos,

Nope, no soldering required.

Here you go, use pin #1 (GND) & #2 (+12VDC) :

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[zoldos]

It's a two pack. One for the CPU and one for the rear exhaust. 😀  Noise isn't an issue.

Thanks!!

[NonSequitur777]

@zoldos,

You're welcome!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777