How many pins do RGB fans use?

RGB uses 4 pin connector and is analog standard working at 12V. ARGB is digital standard and A means Addressable! They have 3 pins but could use 4 pin connectors with one pin missing. For fancy animations ARGB fans are required.

Why do RGB fans have 2 cables?

First, any RGB fan has TWO cables from it. One ends in a standard female fan connector with either 3 holes or 4 in it – depends on the fan motor type. This is for the MOTOR of the fan. Then it has a separate cable much wider that ends on a 4-pin connector, OR a 3-pin connector like the 4-pin but with one pin missing.

Can I put a 3 pin fan in a 4 pin slot?

Distinguished. The 4th pin allows PWM controlled speed, 3 pins will plug into 4 pin sockets but control signal won’t be sent and fans will run at max. 3 pin fans don’t have PWM controlled speed. So it’s fine.

Can you plug a 3 pin fan into 4 pin on motherboard?

Please Note: You can connect a 3 Pin Fan to a 3 Pin or 4 Pin header on the motherboard. The fan will function normally no matter type of fan header is used. The fan connector will have two guides (1) and these will need to line up with the tab (2) that is on the motherboard fan header.

Can I connect Argb fans to RGB header?

Yes, that is how to connect up to six ARGB fans for both fan control and ARGB light control from single mobo headers. Just be sure your mobo has an ARGB header with 3 pins, and NOT a plain RGB header with 4 pins.

Can you plug PWM fan into 3 pin header?

If you plug a three pin fan into it, the fan will run at max speed (same as wiring it directly to a molex). The Noctua PWM fans can be plugged into 4-pin headers or 3 pin headers.

Where do you connect RGB fans?

Install the fans in your PC case, and screw it in the designated areas. 3. Use RGB Y-Cable to connect the fan and the motherboard. Please use RGB 4-Pin connector to an RGB header, and 4-pin fan connector to a fan header on the motherboard.