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Article #3440Re: Rear fan spins, front does not?
From: Eric
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 03:08
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 03:08
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Rick Baker wrote: > Connecting a fan between 12V and 5V is not a good idea. If the fan > motor shorts out you got big problems to more expensive hardware > than a $10 fan. > If you more less noise, buy a lower rpm fan. I agree. If the +5v has a very fast OVP circuit, the damage might be minimal. But it isn't worth the risk. I use a 50 or 100 ohm chassis mount pot. -- Better than hearing "Lady Day", or checking in at Monterey... [Remove bodies from address for email.]
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