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Old 10-13-2003, 11:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How do you connect the fans to the thing when they're usually all in different locations and so far away? Do the fan controllers from nexus or enermax usually come with a extension or something? Thanks.

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Old 10-17-2003, 09:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Some might come with an extension, some might not.

Sorry i didn't reply to this sooner, i saw it but wasn't sure myself
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Cool thanks alot. At least you answered and helped me out lol. Thanks.
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I usually just extend the cables by soldering an extra length between the fan and the existing connector.

That way I can also have a cleaner case by being able to re-route the cables to the right of the drive cage, or behind the mobo, or mobo tray...
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When the wires are directly under the mobo and touching it, they won't short the mobo out or make the mobo temp a little higher will they? That sounds like a good idea to put the wires under my mobo instead of the other side of the case.
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My Vantec Nexus 4-fan controller came with 4 extensions.
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How long are the connectors? The usual 4" molex connectors or even longer?
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When the wires are directly under the mobo and touching it, they won't short the mobo out or make the mobo temp a little higher will they? That sounds like a good idea to put the wires under my mobo instead of the other side of the case.

I always make sure that any connections are well insulated with heatshrink.
...and I've built and modded 5 or 6 systems this way and never had any problems.


One technique that I've used in the past when there was limited space to the sides of the mobo tray was to use my Dremel to cut a 3cm diameter hole in the bottom right corner of the tray, and route the wires thru there. .. It all depends on the layout of your case, and what tools and skills you have??

If you need any advice or ideas, reply to this thrad, or PM me
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Do you think you can take some pics of what you did on your systems? I can kind of imagine it but i'm not sure if it's right. Thanks.
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Will see what I can do tonight... I've only got the two most recent systems at home ATM, but will take some pics and send ya the links asap

Will also check out some modding articles to see if I can find anything similar for you
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