Does the 4 pin connector from the Seidon have to connect to the cpu_fan connector on the motherboard and does this initiate the startup of the pump?
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There are two connectors. The 4 pin is for the included PWM fan and can be connected anywhere, but using the CPU_Fan header makes sense. The pump is run by a 3pin fan connector and can be connected to any header or a 3pin to 4pin molex converter.
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You have to hook it into power to start it, but I don't think it **has** to be the cpu-fan connector. And on my machine you didn't need to have anything hooked into that connector to start the machine as long as everything else was OK. I suppose if you had wire problems you could hook it into anything with the right power (knowing you'd have problems with the usual fan speed controls).
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No, You can connect it to any connector (4pin) and yes it does start the pump
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CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 pinPower Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 3 pinChassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 3 pin
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Hey, just a heads up, there is an issue with noise with the stock pump, over the fans. It may sound a little similar to fan rattling when the pump is running at full speed. To find out, attach the pump power wire to the PWM cpu cooler supply on your motherboard. If the noise goes away, its your pump.http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=107252I also recommend high static pressure fans. The pair I got for mine are: Bitfenix Spectre Pros http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Spectre-Pro-140mm-BFF-SPRO-14025KK-RP/dp/B007OWPBP6 They can get a little loud however, but under a fan controller, should do fine. Hey, just a heads up, there is an issue with noise with the stock pump, over the fans. It may sound a little similar to fan rattling when the pump is running at full speed. To find out, attach the pump power wire to the PWM cpu cooler supply on your motherboard. If the noise goes away, its your pump.http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=107252I also recommend high static pressure fans. The pair I got for mine are: Bitfenix Spectre Pros http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Spectre-Pro-140mm-BFF-SPRO-14025KK-RP/dp/B007OWPBP6 They can get a little loud... » Read More Hey, just a heads up, there is an issue with noise with the stock pump, over the fans. It may sound a little similar to fan rattling when the pump is running at full speed. To find out, attach the pump power wire to the PWM cpu cooler supply on your motherboard. If the noise goes away, its your pump.http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=107252I also recommend high static pressure fans. The pair I got for mine are: Bitfenix Spectre Pros http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Spectre-Pro-140mm-BFF-SPRO-14025KK-RP/dp/B007OWPBP6 They can get a little loud however, but under a fan controller, should do fine. « Show Less
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This fan (as with most) come with the two pin Molex connector .... which connects directly to your motherboard. Most motherboards have at least two of these (one for the processor fan, and the other for a case fan). Not sure how many you plan to connect, but it seems to me that those two are sufficient. Of course, the fan will work with any 12v DC power (direction depending on which way you connect the two wires). How many do you plan to connect, and are you already using the TWO provided 12v connectors on your motherboard?
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first use your motherboards fans available (4 or 3) pin ports with only 1 fan each and use power supply unit molex 4 pin conector to fan adapters for the ones remaining (take care psu max load current amp rate to avoid overloading each molex conector)
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Most powersupplys have a 4 pin molex I'm not sure what 3 pin connection you have on your power supply. I left the fan on low (as a case fan) because I used it in a low power system
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Depends on where on the mother board the cpu is. There are mounts along back of case for reservoir/tank/fan, but they may interfere with peripheral port access
1662378
System fan warnings are dependent on BIOS and will vary by motherboard/BIOS manufacturer. If you are getting a warning, check BIOS. You can use either connection, but not both.
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The fan is powered by your graphics card (when you unplug the fan on your card you plug it in there) and the pump is powered by molex.
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All 4 pin connectors support 3 pin fans but the PWM speed control is not supported (4 pin PWM fans only). This board has two connectors for case fans and one for the CPU. Personally, I'd spend a couple extra bucks and buy new 4 pin fans.
570330
Your motherboard has an 8 pin CPU power connector. The power supply unit has (one) 4x4 pin. You'll need a power supply with an 8 pin connector, or one with (two) 4x4 pins.
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Yes, the fan is normally connected to a 4-pin molex. It has been a while ago when I put it together. Would like to verify it for you but unfortunately I've given the computer to a relative and is not with me at this moment.
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This motherboard has 3 fan headers: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1 and SYSFAN2. SYSFAN1 is 4 pin and SYSFAN2 is 3 You'd need the appropriate splitter cable to connect five fans.
615124
There are qty 4, 4 pin connectors for case fans, and 2 for cpu. The 4 pin ports are good for 3 pin fans too, just to be clear. This is a great MB for the $, I am completely satisfied..
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It has the standard 4 pin Molex that fits the fan connector on the motherboard. It comes with a foot of cable. Fan extension cables are readily available.
2280362
Not really. You have a problem with the motherboard. Some motherboards tent to accelerate the fan cooler processor when nothing boots up.
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I bought a (new) retail version. Which does come with a stock heat sink and fan with a four pin motherboard connector. BTW, the stock AMD cooler may look small, but it is quiet and works very well.