Interesting Request about Fans & Computer Cases

BamaWorks · 08-16-2005, 09:48 PM

So, I have a question. What would it take, bare minimum, and i DO mean bare minimum, to have a case with fans spinning

Bear in mind that i don't CARE what components I have in this case, i just want something that can keep whatever fans I have spinning at 100%...

I don't even think you guys want to know why I want this. :-D

Volt-Schwibe · 08-16-2005, 09:56 PM

well, with the old at/xt cases, all you would need would be a case with a power supply in it.

then you could just turn it on, and the fans could run off the power leads.

the newer atx cases, and power supplies, require a signal, you can find this by doing a google search for "atx pinouts" (if it's typical, grounding pin 14, green should light it up)

so either way, you just need a case, and a power supply.

but with the atx, it's a little more difficult to make it start up.

**koala** · 08-17-2005, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BamaWorks

I don't even think you guys want to know why I want this. :-D

I'm dying to know

Are you using your case as a beer cooler? Or a wind tunnel for testing model aeroplanes? Please, you have to tell us!

ebackhus · 08-17-2005, 02:49 PM

Koala raises a good point!

You can also obtain a small switchable ATX power tester. That's how I've seen it done at stores that have fans on display.

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BamaWorks Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15 OS: WinXP	Interesting Request about Fans & Computer Cases So, I have a question. What would it take, bare minimum, and i DO mean bare minimum, to have a case with fans spinning Bear in mind that i don't CARE what components I have in this case, i just want something that can keep whatever fans I have spinning at 100%... I don't even think you guys want to know why I want this. :-D

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