LuMiZoiD
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Hi guys,
I have a 12v-7v reducer cable that came with my Aerocool DS 120mm fans, which will be replacing my San Ace fans. Damn they are loud as heck. Anyways, I have never used these reducer cables before, and would like to use them. The problem is that the rubber sheath or end where the fan cable connects to the reducer cable is quite hot. I actually burnt my finger. I immediately discontinued using that reducer cable until I can get more insight/advice. I am no electrician, but that burning hot end doesn't seem right. I tested this on my streaming PC and wife's PC, and still got the same result. I tried the molex to 3 pin connectors, fan controller (only on main rig), and directly from mobo fan headers. Still the same.
The above picture has the same look, except the pic is a simple fan extension cable. The rubber end or sheath on the left side, if you're looking at the picture, gets VERY hot.
Is this normal, and if not, what can I do to remedy this? I know that fan is relatively quiet already. I don't mind ditching the reducer cable, but wouldn't hurt to get it a bit lower in sound/decibels. Thanks much!
I have a 12v-7v reducer cable that came with my Aerocool DS 120mm fans, which will be replacing my San Ace fans. Damn they are loud as heck. Anyways, I have never used these reducer cables before, and would like to use them. The problem is that the rubber sheath or end where the fan cable connects to the reducer cable is quite hot. I actually burnt my finger. I immediately discontinued using that reducer cable until I can get more insight/advice. I am no electrician, but that burning hot end doesn't seem right. I tested this on my streaming PC and wife's PC, and still got the same result. I tried the molex to 3 pin connectors, fan controller (only on main rig), and directly from mobo fan headers. Still the same.
The above picture has the same look, except the pic is a simple fan extension cable. The rubber end or sheath on the left side, if you're looking at the picture, gets VERY hot.
Is this normal, and if not, what can I do to remedy this? I know that fan is relatively quiet already. I don't mind ditching the reducer cable, but wouldn't hurt to get it a bit lower in sound/decibels. Thanks much!
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