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Dale wrote: |
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> Well, I finally found out the fan needs a max of 4 watts, about .16 |
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> amps. I can't find it in the mobo manual but will look some more. I |
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> don't see it on the website either. I just lucked up on the fan |
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> info. I found it on the case website where you can buy replacement fans. |
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> I found some specs on 120mm fans. Some of them draw as much as .24 |
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> amps. The CPU fan is 120mm to and it is supposed to be plugged into |
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> the mobo according to the manufacturer of it. |
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> I would think this is safe based on the above info but would love a |
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> couple other opinions on this. Also, what would get hot if it is |
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> pulling to much? I got one of those temp sensor thingys that is |
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> infrared that I could check it with. I could also give it the finger |
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> test. ;-) |
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> Thanks. |
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> Dale |
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> :-) :-) |
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OK. I been giving the google server a workout. Changing search terms |
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and looking everywhere I could. I finally found this post on a forums. |
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He claims this is what Gigabyte sent him. |
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"I've just heard from Gigabyte support on this topic - the max is 3 amps |
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at 12 volts. This is confirmed by other information I've found." |
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http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte/34292-gigabyte-ga-ex58-ud4p-cpu-fan-header.html#post318935 |
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So, if that is true, I should be able to plug in some pretty good size |
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fans that blow air at hurricane speeds. |
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Wish me luck when the fans start up. |
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Dale |
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:-) :-) |
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