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Okay so i have a problem.

I have 2 Thermaltake THunderblade fans (Red LED) and they come with a 3pin connector. So i connected this to my Zalman ZM2 or whatever it is and it can only read it, it cant change the rpm.

I later noticed the 3pin connectors only have 1 wire so in effect only 1/3 pins are being used. How can i mod/fix this? if i can at all... because these fans are at 2000rpm and are LOUD!

THanks
 
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Okay so i have a problem.

I have 2 Thermaltake THunderblade fans (Red LED) and they come with a 3pin connector. So i connected this to my Zalman ZM2 or whatever it is and it can only read it, it cant change the rpm.

I later noticed the 3pin connectors only have 1 wire so in effect only 1/3 pins are being used. How can i mod/fix this? if i can at all... because these fans are at 2000rpm and are LOUD!

THanks

i'm confused....what uses only one pin (fan or your zalman whatever)
 
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Okay so i have a problem.

I have 2 Thermaltake THunderblade fans (Red LED) and they come with a 3pin connector. So i connected this to my Zalman ZM2 or whatever it is and it can only read it, it cant change the rpm.

I later noticed the 3pin connectors only have 1 wire so in effect only 1/3 pins are being used. How can i mod/fix this? if i can at all... because these fans are at 2000rpm and are LOUD!

THanks

if it uses only one(i think its the rpm pin) where is it getting it's power???
 
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The 3 pin connector with 1 wire is the RPM wire only. the fans must be getting their power from a 4 pin molex connector?
 

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The 3 pin connector with 1 wire is the RPM wire only. the fans must be getting their power from a 4 pin molex connector?

Yeah sorry i should of explained in more detail.

1 3pin cable (which has only 1 yellow wire) and a 4pin molex (well 2, 1 female - 1 male)

I turn it down on my zalman fan controller and nothing happens :(
 

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i don't think you can use those fan's/controller together and get it to work properly, i USED to own a thermaltake hardcano12 that would not play nice with my 120mm fan's so i swapped it out for a sunbeam :toast:
 
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so basically get a 4pin molex to a 3pin and plug that into the fan controller? im guessing the fan will get its power form the fan controller then? cuz atm its plugged into the power supply.
 
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so basically get a 4pin molex to a 3pin and plug that into the fan controller? im guessing the fan will get its power form the fan controller then? cuz atm its plugged into the power supply.

yes it will. Also, there will be only two wires between the adapter. If you put your single wire into the spare hole on the 3 pin plug, your zalman will show RPM as well.
 

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is this the right cable? Here

yes it will. Also, there will be only two wires between the adapter. If you put your single wire into the spare hole on the 3 pin plug, your zalman will show RPM as well.

How do i go about putting that single wire in? its not like just plug it in the hole is it?
 

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your fan controller is PWM IIRC.......

???

Fan Compatibility 1 x 4-Pin (Supports fans with PWM function)
3 x 3-Pin (Supports fans with RPM output function)
Fan RPM Control 60~5,940rpm PWM Regulation Method (Fan No.4)
Voltage Control Method (Fan No.1~3)
 

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It looks like you will have to cut the wires and build a whole new plug. Here is one before use http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4982332717c41d9c273fc0a87e0106b6/Product/View/P2733
I also have a fan plug here that has a slightly different construction. In this one, each wire is pushed into the plug and locks into place. In either type of plug though, the best option appears to build a new plug from scratch.
The advantage of doing your own plug is that you can also do away with the molex adapter and reduce some cable clutter.
 
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hmm, i might have to take the exspensive way and chuck these current fans...? What RED LED fans have a 3pin connector that will fully work with the zalman fan controller?

Because if i get that cable connector I wont be able to change the fan speed really will i? because i cant see its current rpm...
 
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You will be able to change the speed of it if you get an adapter, but you could just get some new 3 pin fans and take the easy way out.
 
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hmm, i might have to take the exspensive way and chuck these current fans...? What RED LED fans have a 3pin connector that will fully work with the zalman fan controller?

Because if i get that cable connector I wont be able to change the fan speed really will i? because i cant see its current rpm...

I think you will still be able to control the speed without the RPM wire connected. Thats because the power is being set by the Zalman. It's different if using a fan as PWM, in that case, the fan sets the power usage, based on the RPM signal.
 

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so if i decide to take the easy way out what fans should i get what will have a 3pin connector? i dont know if they have them or not you see... I want 120mm RED LED ones.
 
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Any that use 3 wires. Sorry I think I confused you. PWM fans have a 4pin plug and 4 wires.
 
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Any that use 3 wires. Sorry I think I confused you. PWM fans have a 4pin plug and 4 wires.

No yeah yeah i know that

A good cheap fan that would work well is Zalman's 120mm fan. Can be had with red led's.
And it will work with the fan controller.

According to Vapor at XS it kicks butt!

http://www.xtremesystems.org/Forums/showthread.php?t=170224

Cheers, gotta decide whether to get two of the Zalman fans or get the cable now... hmmm
 

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Okay, so i got the cable and it didnt work and now i cant find any of those Zalman fans where i am (UK). Any suggestions?
 
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