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n00b question me thinks?

  • 28-03-2007 09:29PM
    #1
    dazftw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭


    I bought a few parts for my new pc... I bought power supply, case and vista I wanted to test 3v cards...


    Right so all came today and was wondering

    I bought an antec 900 and ocz 700 watt psu now when I hook up the parts from the power suppy to the fans should they come one when I turn on the psu?

    I tried earlier to see how loud it was and nothing worked... I can hear noises coming from psu but nothings coming on at all :confused:

    Anyway I can do this or do I need my motherboard?

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  • #2
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,510 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    Generally you run case fans off the PSU 12V rail directly via the molex. GFX and CPU fans run off the motherboard.

    I've never tried running fans off the PSU without the other components (MoBo, CPU) installed so I can't comment.

    If i were to guess, then by your supposition my fans should keep running when I turn my PC is off, provided they are hooked up to a PSU which is in turn hooked up to the mains. :)

    Seeing as my fans switch off when the PC turns off, i assume there is some switch in the PSU that requires current to flow through the main ATX 12V connecter before any other connectors.

    Just a guess, google for more accurate explanation ;)


  • #3
    dazftw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭dazftw


    Yea I asked a friend.. he told me I need the motherboard!

    Thanks for the reply anyways... yes google is your best friend!

    Network with your people: https://www.builtinireland.ie/



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