help with pc fans please?

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  1. dannydag

    dannydag Member

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    hi, i wanted to know if the internal fans which you buy for further cooling inside a pc which are normally 3 pin or 4 pin, are they able to get powered by a usb port? im frim the uk and any links where i can get a adapter. thanks anyone that can help!!
     
    dannydag, Jun 11, 2007
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    internal fans are usually 12 volts whereas usb only has 5v supply.
     
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