I've been installing a few case fans onto my new PC, and I had a fan that connected via the three pins on the motherboard. I've moved the three pin fan to a new location but I can't find any other ...

IIRC the extra pin on a 4 pin motherboard header may report if the fan has totally stopped, like a failure line, to tell the mobo to shut the CPU off. I've got an old 4 pin fan here from a '94 vintage ...

The CPU OPT header is an additional connection for special processor cooling accessories, such as specialized coolers with multiple fans or water-cooling components. Functionally, CPU OPT is identical ...

Depending on the case fans you're using, you could have a draw of between 0.1A and 1.0A per fan. That would limit you to a ...

If your computer's running a little loud for your tastes, it's probably because your fans are running at full speed—even if they don't need to be. Here are a few ways to manage your fan's speed so ...

MSI has developed a new motherboard fan that uses the Sterling Engine Theory to power a fan without using any electricity. This innovative fan leverages waste heat generated by the CPU. The heat is ...

Folks who shop for motherboards—whether as an upgrade component or for a build-a-PC-from-scratch project—are a savvy bunch, confident enough to take their PC to pieces and put it back together again.

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As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you. The Intel C232 chipset is a mid-range ...

When it comes to building your own PC, the motherboard is the heart and brain of the entire operation. Everything from your graphics card to your case fans goes through your motherboard. As such, it ...