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ondrapd · ‎03-28-2023

Hello, I’m sorry for asking stupid questions, but I would really like to know it before I buy something, I have a 4pin connectors for my case fans, but the fan has only 3 pin

(Case master MasterFan MF120 Halo ARGB)

would it work with the 3 pin case fan? If yes would I be able to fit all 3 fans instead of the factory ones? Would it work with the motherboard?

Prométhée · ‎03-28-2023

sorry i have no idea how your fan works
personally, I still hesitate to deactivate the LEDs, mine, I find no use in it, quite the contrary!
don't take any risks, see the documentation for this fan, how should it be connected..
if you can just connect the fan, already try to see what it gives

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Prométhée · ‎03-28-2023

hi

I could be wrong, but usually 4 pins there is a speed controller
if a 3 pin fan is used, the controller may not work, the fan will therefore run at constant speed

but if it is the model mentioned, would there be a 4 pin power supply and 3 pin lighting?

https://www.coolermaster.com/fr/fr-fr/catalog/coolers/case-fan/masterfan-mf120-halo/

Fan Power Connector

4-Pin (PWM)

RGB Connector

3-Pin

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ondrapd · ‎03-28-2023

So would it work if I had 4pin case fans, and if I’d plugged them in 4 pin (Top_Fan1)? Because I couldn’t find the ARGB header on my motherboard (Tampa2)

ondrapd · ‎03-28-2023

So that means I would plug the fans in as usual, but plug the 3pin into the controller?

Prométhée · ‎03-28-2023

I couldn't say anything
the original fan is rgb , but i can not verify how it is connected , at this time

what is mentioned for this fan, what will the manufacturer specify for the connections, I haven't seen exactly!

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ondrapd · ‎03-28-2023

If id buy a fan hub for the 3 pin, it should work?

Prométhée · ‎03-28-2023

sorry i have no idea how your fan works
personally, I still hesitate to deactivate the LEDs, mine, I find no use in it, quite the contrary!
don't take any risks, see the documentation for this fan, how should it be connected..
if you can just connect the fan, already try to see what it gives

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ondrapd · ‎04-01-2023

Does anyone know what mm fan would fit in the top intake?

Prométhée · ‎04-01-2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSH-f3hwvio

you can see it here

https://partsurfer.hp.com/partsurfer/?searchtext=2XB53EA&searchby=product

probably

928149-001

Fan - System Fan

120 mm

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ondrapd · ‎04-01-2023

I meant the opposite side , across that one. There is one already (120mm) and space for another

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