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Cherneski
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2019/06/15 11:05:16 (permalink)
Hey guys,
First computer build and I ran into a hiccup I think. Got the 240 CLC, installed no issues, rad fans hooked up (no issues), but the connector to mobo is a 3 prong and the mobo only has 4 prong. Am I missing something here? I have been told that it can be put into the CPU_FAN pin on mobo and just slot it in without the ground. That seems sketchy to me. Any ideas? 
 
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    vegajf51
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    Re: CLC to Aorus Z390 Pro Wifi Mobo 2019/06/15 11:21:38 (permalink)
    It's fine to plug a 3 pin into a 4 pin connector. The 4th pin is the PWM signal wire to control PWM fans.
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    Re: CLC to Aorus Z390 Pro Wifi Mobo 2019/06/15 11:26:15 (permalink)
    vegajf51
    It's fine to plug a 3 pin into a 4 pin connector. The 4th pin is the PWM signal wire to control PWM fans.


    That's absolutely correct. 

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    Re: CLC to Aorus Z390 Pro Wifi Mobo 2019/06/15 16:19:03 (permalink)
    In the Z370 FTW manual it states "This motherboard line only has 4-pin fan headers, which are backwards compatible with 3-pin fan connectors." Perhaps the Gigabyte manual writers could follow EVGA's lead on this and make it easier for those doing their first build, like the OP.
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