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Originally Posted by RallyMaster
No. Wiring inside computers DO NOT work this way. When you daisy-chain three fans onto one molex plug, the voltages are distributed in parallel and therefore allowing for an EQUAL +12V drop across all fans. The originating node is the molex connector attached to the power supply.
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I agree, that's correct. This isn't even about computing, this is about basic electronics. The 12/4=3 thing would work if the fans were connected in series (why would anyone want to do THAT exactly?), but they're connected in parallel.
Therefore voltage is maintained across all fans at 12v. Although amperage IS divided between them, as far as I know. I'm not entirely sure on that point though.
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