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Is the fan installation correct?

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by twinkz, Nov 1, 2007.

  1. twinkz

    twinkz Member

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    Ok so my dad put in the fan just now while i was away and I noticed that the fan that came with my processor is 4 pin and not 3 pin like my current fan. So I see that on the motherboard it has a 4 pin slot that says CPU FAN and a 3 pin slot that says PWR FAN. He put it in the 3 pin PWR FAN slot. Is this correct or is there something wrong. We bought the right fan, it fits perfectly. Thanks for the help.
     
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    If the fan on the heatsink is running, and the temps are ok then it should be fine.

    One important thing that some people forget: Did your dad put the thermal paste on?
     
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    Yeah I figured it out. And yes he did put thermal paste. Thanks for the help.
     
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