Next connect the 8 pin cpu motherboard cable.
How to attach case fan to psu.
Most cases these days come with a few fans pre installed usually one at the front to bring cold air in and one at the back to throw hot air out but adding more can be useful if you want a pc that runs cool and quiet.
So without a psu your computer is dead.
But i have no idea what connectors do i need in order to connect the fans to my psu.
Processor motherboard graphics card fans ssd etc.
Welcome back to our how to build a pc guide with your motherboard and power supply now firmly in place it s time to get those fans going.
Connect your power supply cables beginning with the 24 pin motherboard connector.
Computer fan or power supply unit psu psu fan called the ventilation for your computer case.
It s common to find intake fans toward the bottom of a system usually at the front.
Insert a screw through each corner of the case fan.
Next connect the 6 or 8 pin pci power cable to your video card.
All devices get ability from the psu unit.
It provides power to all parts of the pc.
Hold the new case fan against the inside of the side panel door so that it lines up with each of the 4 screw holes.
The fan will be facing the rest of the components on the inside of.
Here s how the psu cables should look.
Some motherboards will only require a 4 pin connector.
Locate an available 4 plug power connector coming from the power supply plug the fan in and replace the side panel door.
Attach and connect the case fan.
On my motherboard theres 3 places where i can connect fans i have only one left on there thus i will now have to connect them to my psu.
The reason for this is so the psu intake fan will suck cool air into the unit from outside the case.
If your pc case does not have a vent for the psu s fan then you should install the psu with its fan facing upwards.
How to connect psu cables.
