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491638 2006-10-15 05:22:00 question about PCI-E graphics cards and there fans
do the fans get there power from the pci-e port or do you need to plug then into ya mobo


ive got no fan plugs left on my mobo
its only has 2 one for CPU fan and a case fan
leper0666 (11197)
491639 2006-10-15 09:17:00 You don't plug anything into a graphics card fan.

Most of the PCI-E graphics cards do require a power connector though, a 6pin connector, it doesn't use the normal molex ones.
pctek (84)
491640 2006-10-15 11:14:00 most *new* cards need the extra power connection, butyea, no need for fan power connector

what card is it? find out then look on it's manurfacturer website for more info, or if you already have the card, look.
motorbyclist (188)
491641 2006-10-16 05:01:00 havnt decided on a card yet just not sure how there fans are powered. plugs ect leper0666 (11197)
491642 2006-10-16 06:20:00 The fan power for graphic's card fans are built onto the card so it can control the speed. SolMiester (139)
491643 2006-10-16 06:52:00 The fan power for graphic's card fans are built onto the card so it can control the speed.

thanks man
answer i was wanting
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