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#1404343 12-Oct-2015 14:03

I have enough connectors on the current psu, I just need to stop the fans running at full speed (making too much noise)

I think a fan controller is the only way to reduce the fan speed (could be wrong)

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#1404347 12-Oct-2015 14:06

http://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-AI-ATC-Thermostat-Controller/dp/B00NG9TSG4

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#1404350 12-Oct-2015 14:08

Put a resistor in power line.

I bought ?corsair fan and included was an adapter which reduced the voltages and made it quieter. I imagine computer builders would have lots sitting in a drawer.

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#1404431 12-Oct-2015 14:56

Thanks for the replies. I didn't know about cables with resistors. They could work, I'll have a look, cheers

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#1404452 12-Oct-2015 15:23

Your Noctua NHL12 should have come with them, 2x Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)

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#1404459 12-Oct-2015 15:36

Blanch: Your Noctua NHL12 should have come with them, 2x Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)

Ah yes it did, so that's what they are. I just attached them to the noctua. Might just get a couple more then. Thanks

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#1404545 12-Oct-2015 17:53

Ah, I've just realised my front two case fans use a molex connector.

I had a Google search but couldn't find a resistor for a molex connector.

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#1413724 25-Oct-2015 21:51

Resistors bought, and seem to have made a difference. Thanks for that.

Just one more question, would it be a terrible idea just to have two fans near the back of the cabinet aiming/sending the airflow to the front down the sides of the Htpc?

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