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kable-x
11-04-2010, 03:09 PM
I've been thinking about doing a ps1 mod for a while now And I was wondering if there would be a way for me to hook hook up a couple of these fans

http://www.edeal8.com/4ushop365/ad/ec0159el0139ed0261.jpg

6 maybe 7 would be great, any way to do this ?


thanks in advance
mDust
11-04-2010, 04:43 PM
Are you just adding fans to a PS1? If so, those connectors are not going to be found anywhere inside it. If there is a 12v line in the PS1, you could cut the connector off the fan and splice it in though. You'll need a wiring diagram for the PS1...I looked for a bit and couldn't find one. Good luck with that.
Trace
11-04-2010, 04:46 PM
Multimeter FTW

You could use a multimeter and probe some wires for their voltages. You will want 12vDC
Luke122
11-04-2010, 04:47 PM
Why 40mm fans? If size is an issue, then yes.. if you 6-7 of them for decent airflow, it's gonna be LOUD.

That would drive me crazy!
SXRguyinMA
11-04-2010, 05:02 PM
for the same footprint as all those little ones you could just get a slim (12mm) 120mm fan that will move more air with less noise.
Luke122
11-04-2010, 06:10 PM
for the same footprint as all those little ones you could just get a slim (12mm) 120mm fan that will move more air with less noise.

Unless his enclosure is only 40mm tall.. ;)
BuzzKillington
11-04-2010, 07:06 PM
Do PS1's even overheat?
kable-x
11-04-2010, 10:02 PM
Are you just adding fans to a PS1? If so, those connectors are not going to be found anywhere inside it. If there is a 12v line in the PS1, you could cut the connector off the fan and splice it in though. You'll need a wiring diagram for the PS1...I looked for a bit and couldn't find one. Good luck with that.


actually im turning the ps1 into an emulator platform for my nephew's birthday
x88x
11-04-2010, 10:13 PM
Why 40mm fans? If size is an issue, then yes.. if you 6-7 of them for decent airflow, it's gonna be LOUD.

That would drive me crazy!


Do PS1's even overheat?

/\These. Thin 40mm fans don't really move much air to speak of, but they sure do make a fuss about it. ...also, yeah, was heat even an issue with the PS1?
mDust
11-05-2010, 10:39 AM
actually im turning the ps1 into an emulator platform for my nephew's birthday
Whatever PC mobo you use will likely have fan headers for you. If you can, I'd use larger fans for the reasons whined about above. :D
Is this going to be a miniITX build? Or are you thoroughly modding the PS1 case?