expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 02, 2026 06:18 PM
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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 02, 2026 06:18 PM
5-Pack 120mm Arctic P12 1800RPM Computer Case Fans w/ 3-Pin Power Connector
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Fan controllers are usually PWM only, and will supply 12 volts to all fans, meaning they will run at full speed.
If you want to install more fans than you have fan headers on your motherboard look for a cable that will let you connect multiple fans (3 pin or 4 pin are fine) together. Because these fans use less than 2 watts each, and most motherboard fan headers can output 1A (please check your specific motherboard!) you could connect all to one header. I'd suggest connecting no more than 3, in case your motherboard is limited to half an amp. You'll also be able to control the two groups independently if that matters to you.
These fans are fine, excellent value. If the above considerations seem annoying, you may want to look for Arctic fans with PWM and PST features. Those will use 4 pin connectors, support daisy chaining, and will be compatible with PWM fan controllers.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJDDC...in_ti
Edit: Looks like the Pro is OOS, but I'd still rather just wait for it to come back in stock.
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I bought this exact same 5 pack from Microcenter years ago and used a 1 to 4 fan splitter to connect them to a single motherboard port. They pull like 2W per fan and most modem motherboards support up to 12W on a single port. I use these on builds where price is a major factor for my friend/family member and I've never had a complaint about noise.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJDDC...in_ti
Edit: Looks like the Pro is OOS, but I'd still rather just wait for it to come back in stock.
Fan controllers are usually PWM only, and will supply 12 volts to all fans, meaning they will run at full speed.
If you want to install more fans than you have fan headers on your motherboard look for a cable that will let you connect multiple fans (3 pin or 4 pin are fine) together. Because these fans use less than 2 watts each, and most motherboard fan headers can output 1A (please check your specific motherboard!) you could connect all to one header. I'd suggest connecting no more than 3, in case your motherboard is limited to half an amp. You'll also be able to control the two groups independently if that matters to you.
These fans are fine, excellent value. If the above considerations seem annoying, you may want to look for Arctic fans with PWM and PST features. Those will use 4 pin connectors, support daisy chaining, and will be compatible with PWM fan controllers.
Do yourself a favor and get fans that don't have such high RPMs at stock settings
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