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Dave · 08-18-2005, 08:03 AM

Get alot of email asking same question, so here is a simple example how to determine if this is so.

1. Try to find the spec's of you MOBO, in manual or there WEB site, you need around 1A average or

2. Find the spec's of your processor stock fan- this is easy to find on AMD or Intel WEB site.

I will use Pent 4 -775 for example.

ftp://download.intel.com/design/Pent...s/30255303.pdf

Sections 5.1.5 "Fan performance for Active Heatsink"
Peak fan current draw - 1.5A
Average - 1.1A
Start- 2.2A

As Mag uses under 1A, you should be fine. In fact you can likely use a DDC off this fan port (just a suggestion, I am not a Laing rep).

If your not sure, use a 3 to 4 pin adaptor.
However as you can see, the current requirement of processor fans is increasing.

08-18-2005, 08:03 AM	#1
Dave Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 260	Is fan port safe for pumps? Get alot of email asking same question, so here is a simple example how to determine if this is so. 1. Try to find the spec's of you MOBO, in manual or there WEB site, you need around 1A average or 2. Find the spec's of your processor stock fan- this is easy to find on AMD or Intel WEB site. I will use Pent 4 -775 for example. ftp://download.intel.com/design/Pent...s/30255303.pdf Sections 5.1.5 "Fan performance for Active Heatsink" Peak fan current draw - 1.5A Average - 1.1A Start- 2.2A As Mag uses under 1A, you should be fine. In fact you can likely use a DDC off this fan port (just a suggestion, I am not a Laing rep). If your not sure, use a 3 to 4 pin adaptor. However as you can see, the current requirement of processor fans is increasing.