Solved CPU Cooler 3 pin fan connector

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So here's the dealeo you guys, I should be getting a Thermaltake Frío in a couple of days now, maybe next week, overall it looks like a monster of a cooling solution, my only question is: How should I connect the fan connector to my motherboard's CPU fan header?, given that the fan connector that comes with the Thermaltake Frío only has 3 pins?

Should I connect it like this?

* * * *
1 2 3 4

Or like this?

* * * *
1 2 3 4
 

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The connector is slotted and will only fit properly. No guesswork required.
 

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Agreed. I would also suggest you look at your manual.... just in case.

Should look like this....

CPU Header Fan Pin numbers.JPG

Which would allow the pin to only be connected one way.
 

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The connector is slotted and will only fit properly. No guesswork required.
So there's only way to plug it in. Interesting.

Thanks mate!
 

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Agreed. I would also suggest you look at your manual.... just in case.

Should look like this....

View attachment 133359
Which would allow the pin to only be connected one way.
There is actually.

But if there's only one way to plug it in, I shouldn't have any problems then.

Thanks anyways.
 

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Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
Memory
8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
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Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Vapor-X Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC898
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BenQ XL2411T
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Plextor M3 Pro 128GB
WD Caviar Blue
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Seasonic G Series 650W
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Corsair Obsidian 650D
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Cooler Master Quick Fire Rapid
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Corsair Raptor M45
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