Shingy Posted December 16, 2010 Posted December 16, 2010 I'm using a Zalman ZM-F3BL as my CPU cooler along with the Prolimatech Megahelems Rev. B. It's a bit too loud for my liking at full speed, but with the adapter it came with its just not powerful enough for my liking. I want it to be somewhere in the middle, but I really don't want to buy anything to achieve this. Is there a (free) way to change the speed of this 3-pin fan without having to buy a fan controller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticknstone Posted December 16, 2010 Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) If the mobo being used supports cpu smart fan technology the fan could be plugged into the cpu_fan connector. Remember to enable the cpu smart fan technology in bios. Also, mobo's may be bundled with software which will allow the fan to be set at a user rpm. Yes I have a three pin fan connected to a four pin pwm mobo connector, and it does control fan rpm. Connecting fans to mobo fan connectors is foolproof. Edited December 16, 2010 by sticknstone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted December 16, 2010 Posted December 16, 2010 Use the BIOS smart fan settings or use a 12v to 7v or 5v adapter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shingy Posted December 17, 2010 Posted December 17, 2010 If the mobo being used supports cpu smart fan technology the fan could be plugged into the cpu_fan connector. Remember to enable the cpu smart fan technology in bios. Also, mobo's may be bundled with software which will allow the fan to be set at a user rpm. Yes I have a three pin fan connected to a four pin pwm mobo connector, and it does control fan rpm. Connecting fans to mobo fan connectors is foolproof. Ok thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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