[Ric2L]

I'm starting a new HTPC build and am trying to figure out my cable management, I'm wondering if it is safe to run two 80mm exhaust fans off of a single motherboard fan header? The fans are "Nexus Real Silent Case Fans". There rated at 10.2~13.8 volts, 0.15 Amp Max input current, & 1.8 Watts Max input power. I've read where most mobo fan headers are 0.5 Amp, but I really don't know this for sure. Anyway, do you guys think it would be safe? or could I end up burning out the fan header?

 

[7hm]

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Originally Posted by Ric2L I'm starting a new HTPC build and am trying to figure out my cable management, I'm wondering if it is safe to run two 80mm exhaust fans off of a single motherboard fan header? The fans are "Nexus Real Silent Case Fans". There rated at 10.2~13.8 volts, 0.15 Amp Max input current, & 1.8 Watts Max input power. I've read where most mobo fan headers are 0.5 Amp, but I really don't know this for sure. Anyway, do you guys think it would be safe? or could I end up burning out the fan header?

If they work no harm done.

 

[Ric2L]

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Originally Posted by 7hm If they work no harm done.

I'd really hate to find out that it doesnt work by burning out the headers, or worse the mobo. Would be an expensive test!

 

[I_dalder_I]

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Originally Posted by Ric2L I'd really hate to find out that it doesnt work by burning out the headers, or worse the mobo. Would be an expensive test!

Why not just buy some moelx to 3pin adapters. That will work even better.

 

[7hm]

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Originally Posted by I_dalder_I Why not just buy some moelx to 3pin adapters. That will work even better.

Or even better a y connector to a mobo fan header.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...roducts_id=141

Here's to see several other types of y connectors
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...09cf7a21d43ca3

 

[felipeanon]

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Originally Posted by 7hm Or even better a y connector to a mobo fan header. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...roducts_id=141 [/url]

That thing is what he will use to plug 2 in one header, he wants to know if its safe, not what to use

 

[Ric2L]

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Originally Posted by felipeanon that thing is what he will use to plug 2 in one header, he wants to know if its safe, not what to use

exactly

 

[7hm]

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Originally Posted by Ric2L exactly

The only thing that will happen is either one fan doesn't work or power is reduced on both.

 

[PERSPOLIS]

According to Asus P5QL pro manual:
"The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA(24 W max) or a total of 1 A~7 A(84 W max)at +12V"
Your Asus mobo is better than mine so...
Your 2 fans combined use 3.6W & 0.3 A,so you are safe!

 

[Ric2L]

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Originally Posted by PERSPOLIS According to Asus P5QL pro manual: "The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA(24 W max) or a total of 1 A~7 A(84 W max)at +12V" Your Asus mobo is better than mine so... Your 2 fans combined use 3.6W & 0.3 A,so you are safe!

Thats the way I was figuring it myself just wanted to get another poinion and make sure.

Thanks