Windows 7: Does the CPU fan always spin?

My CPU fan is not spinning, is it supposed to? Does it only spin when it gets hot?

Yes, is it on? lol

Is the wire plugged into the right plug?

It came with a 4 pin connector but I don't have any 4 pin connectors so I plugged it in the one with around 9..

4 Pin connecter? I'm thinking Molex but can you post a picture of the plug and a picture of the motherboard (the plug that is)

I think you might have plugged it in to an internal USB connector.

As you have an Acer computer, you might just have a 3 pin fan connector, and it should be very near the CPU socket on your motherboard. Don't worry too much about the 4th pin. The 4th pin is for fan control i.e. spins up/slows down relative to the CPU temperature.

It worked! Woo.. it's been a long day. I'm surprised I didn't screw up my motherboard.

Also, thank you DarkNovaGamer for being there every step of the way!

Glad it was figured out. Did you manage to upgrade the CPU properly?

Yes, it was the little things that screwed me over.

"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to DarkNovaGamer again"

Great (not that you were getting screwed over)! Now go enjoy your new 2.7ghz Dual-Core Processor.

Also update your system specs

Lol I appreciate the effort.