How do I turn down the Fan speed on my pc

Eric4753

Eric4753

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Well I just installed a new fan on my computer ,and the fan is running way to fast compared to other one. They are both 140mm NZXT fans.

Thanks,
Eric
 
To the power thing at the back of the computer. Its a 4 pin ,but I got it connected even though I have a 3 pin. Could this cause the problem
 
You mean you're connected directly to the power supply? That's why it's so loud. When connected directly to the power supply the fan will run at full speed. Your best bet is to use the 3-pin connector and find a 3 or 4 pin fan connector on your motherboard. It will then throttle the fan speed depending on detected temperatures.
 
voyagerfan99 said:
You mean you're connected directly to the power supply? That's why it's so loud. When connected directly to the power supply the fan will run at full speed. Your best bet is to use the 3-pin connector and find a 3 or 4 pin fan connector on your motherboard. It will then throttle the fan speed depending on detected temperatures.
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I think you will find the Fan power connector that is plugged in the power supply will not plug in on the motherboard. different sizes.
 
voyagerfan99 said:
You mean you're connected directly to the power supply? That's why it's so loud. When connected directly to the power supply the fan will run at full speed. Your best bet is to use the 3-pin connector and find a 3 or 4 pin fan connector on your motherboard. It will then throttle the fan speed depending on detected temperatures.
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My other fans are connected there ,but they run fine normal speed
 
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MMM said:
I think you will find the Fan power connector that is plugged in the power supply will not plug in on the motherboard. different sizes.
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Typically fans come with fan connectors but include 4-pin molex adapters ;)
 
All of the other fans are connected there ,they are all 3 pins connectors. I received a 4 pin connector fan.
 
Eric4753 said:
All of the other fans are connected there ,they are all 3 pins connectors. I received a 4 pin connector fan.
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It's possible that those new fans run at a higher rpm, so you can either connect it to your mobo instead and adjust the fan rpm in the bios, or you can get "fan controllers" that will take care of your fan's rpm.
 
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