Computer Power Supply and Switch Wiring Questions

[rawfuls]

I've seen numerous tests running fans @ 5V, 7V, and 12V.
SilentPCReview.com being on of them.

I'm sure it wouldn't matter if I used + or - for the wire that goes through the switch, right?

[What's_nitro?]

Originally Posted by rawfuls

I'm sure it wouldn't matter if I used + or - for the wire that goes through the switch, right?

Aaaaacctualllyyy.......

It does. Either diagram would need to be hooked up exactly as pictured to work properly.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Aaaaacctualllyyy.......

It does. Either diagram would need to be hooked up exactly as pictured to work properly.

That's correct!

[What's_nitro?]

Originally Posted by BrianG

That's correct!

Where's my gold star sticker?

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Where's my gold star sticker?

Good enough for you?

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by rawfuls

I've seen numerous tests running fans @ 5V, 7V, and 12V.
SilentPCReview.com being on of them.

I'm sure it wouldn't matter if I used + or - for the wire that goes through the switch, right?

Well, 5v may work, but may not. You could temporarily wire the fan up to 5v and see if it starts reliably (may "grumble") and has the airflow you want before you make a more permanent switch setup.

[rawfuls]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Aaaaacctualllyyy.......

It does. Either diagram would need to be hooked up exactly as pictured to work properly.

Well......
It's a dang good thing I asked then...

I was gonna just not ask and just hook it up the other way, what would go wrong if I did reverse? Sparks and sparks?

Originally Posted by BrianG

Well, 5v may work, but may not. You could temporarily wire the fan up to 5v and see if it starts reliably (may "grumble") and has the airflow you want before you make a more permanent switch setup.

I have one of the fans that I'm gonna be picking some more up later, so I'm gonna try and test that out this weekend.

If 5V doesn't do much, may just stick to 7V then..