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BGP Spook · 03-20-2006, 05:01 AM

Becareful when you plug fans into motherboard headers. There is usually a very limited amount of current that they will pass. Usually between 1 and 2 amps in my experience.
So plugging in one fan is not usually a problem but two or more can be. I think I have seem some 12v fans that pull 1 amp per fan. Just becareful and look up the stats for your motherboard and fans.

03-20-2006, 05:01 AM	#6
BGP Spook Cooling Savant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 153	Re: San Diego 3GHz 1,5V temps too high? Becareful when you plug fans into motherboard headers. There is usually a very limited amount of current that they will pass. Usually between 1 and 2 amps in my experience. So plugging in one fan is not usually a problem but two or more can be. I think I have seem some 12v fans that pull 1 amp per fan. Just becareful and look up the stats for your motherboard and fans. __________________ I can't spell, but I am working on it.