Help! My PC fans won't connect to the motherboard
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TechWizard94
I recently assembled my first PC in a Sava BX203 case, and everything seemed to go smoothly, but I'm stuck trying to connect the fans to the motherboard. The power cable that connects the three fans is male, and the connector on my motherboard is also male. Am I missing something? What could be the issue? Here are some images to help illustrate the problem: https://ibb.co/RkVqQNkR, https://ibb.co/jkxCdzP8, https://ibb.co/NdQDtcYR.
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You might be mistaken about the type of connection. The fans usually have a PWM cable, and if you see both ends are male, you might need to grab a female-to-female cable. You can find these online or at a local tech store. Here's the manual I referenced for my build: https://abysmgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Computer-Case-Danube-Sava_User-Manual-ENG.pdf
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It sounds like you might have the wrong cable. Double-check which cable you’re trying to plug into the motherboard. Sometimes, the RGB cable can look similar, but the PWM cable should actually be female. Make sure you’re connecting the right one!
PCBuilder101: I think that's exactly what's happening! Check that manual again if you can. If all else fails, you might need a female-to-female adapter for your setup.
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TechWizard94: Thanks for the tip! I have that manual and you're right, I should check it out more closely.