I like to use it on my laptop cooler with custom fans. Can i power this with an AC adapter?
1337125
You can, but you would need a AC to DC power converter and a 3 pin fan connector to plug into the GRID.
1337126
I'd imagine so, if you have a Ac power adapter that has a 3pin fan connector on it. That's the only connection on it. does your custom laptop cooler have 10 fans on it? because there are other adapters that can be powered by molex and plenty of Ac power adapters out there for molex connections. 2 Amp, 12v/5v Ac/dc Power Adapter with 4 Pin Molex Connector by OKGEAR 2 Amp, 12v/5v Ac/dc Power Adapter with 4 Pin Molex Connector one of these and molex to 3pin should work with it. or any other fan controler with molex
1337127
I don't believe so. The included power cables connect to either a motherboard fan header or a molex cable.
201025
You plug in you computer laptop to AC power. It uses one of the laptop ports for the fan and expands more ports on the back. Use the USB3 to power it so all the expansion are USB3. I use one lap top port for it and one for a USB light. Remember, if you use an attachment when you have it portable, to move any USB on the cooler to the lap top, unless you are taking it with you. You just have to make sure your carrying case is large enough to accommodate the cooler. If you have ever seen some one loose their lap top computer from laying it on their lap or bed where it can not cool itself, you will know why I bought this. You plug in you computer laptop to AC power. It uses one of the laptop ports for the fan and expands more ports on the back. Use the USB3 to power it so all the expansion are USB3. I use one lap top port for it and one for a USB light. Remember, if you use an attachment when you have it portable, to move any USB on the cooler to the lap top, unless you are taking it with you. You just have to make sure your carrying case is large enough to accommodate the cooler. If you have ever seen some one loose their lap top computer from laying it on their lap or bed where it can not cool itself, you... » Read More You plug in you computer laptop to AC power. It uses one of the laptop ports for the fan and expands more ports on the back. Use the USB3 to power it so all the expansion are USB3. I use one lap top port for it and one for a USB light. Remember, if you use an attachment when you have it portable, to move any USB on the cooler to the lap top, unless you are taking it with you. You just have to make sure your carrying case is large enough to accommodate the cooler. If you have ever seen some one loose their lap top computer from laying it on their lap or bed where it can not cool itself, you will know why I bought this. « Show Less
1670678
http://www.asusparts.eu/en/partfinder/Asus/Notebook/U%20Series/UX32VD#AC Adapter
1836410
The fan is 12 volt with a .15 amp current draw. If you have a 12 volt power adapter rated at 1 amp, this means it will power a 12 volt item with up to a maximum current draw of 1 amp. Since the current draw on the fan is only .15 amps, your power adapter should be adequate to run the fan.
1379684
This one should do the trick. It's 150w and 19.5v. It's great for my power hungry alienware. Good luck!
315777
Yes, the power supply is connected to the fan via a 4 pin molex connector, the connector itself is not that small, it's like a rectangle 7/8 inch by 3/8 inch.
247916
I think it would work fine, as it is a well-insulated cooler. It would be beneficial to plug it in for a time if you can. Just to add some more cold air to help keep the ice from melting. I have the adaptor to plug it into a regular outlet as well as the car outlet to take advantage of any power source I come across, and I'm happy with that as well.
1314215
Hello Kirpal, From your question it sounds like you want to use it to power a computer. The answer would then be no. This is for powering devices that only use a small amount of power. Make sure that the voltage and current requirements for any device match the output of the adapter. Also, I would not use it to charge or power any devices that are very expensive because there are protective devices in more expensive power supplies that are absent here. Hope this helps.
1749134
Hi, you don't need the ac power supply but I went with it ti have more power and I am glad I did, would do the same next time !
671033
I just bought mine and I had to purchase the ac adapter separate. I bought this ac adapter - Coleman Thermoelectric Cooler 120-Volt Adapter
340534
Presumably so. I use mine to power an HK Quattro. The cooling fan rarely needs to run - just in hot weather. I have been very pleased with this power supply.
1629503
Absolutely! I used it for a medium sized sound system for some outdoor events I did. It powered that and my computer without a glitch. Self cooling fan works like a charm.Some cars have to be turned on before the signal goes to the 12v/cigarette lighter, though, so make sure.
2065406
I would say it is possible. If it was me I would just cut off the plugs. Strip the wires, then solder and shrink wrap to insulate. Of course the amp rating of the power adapter needs to be a little higher than what the fan needs. (at least) And being DC, polarity needs to be correct. Make sure the adapter has a DC output, not AC. Hope that helps.
1560056
The DC output only puts out 2A through 9V, and 1.5A through 12V, so probably not unless your laptop is ultra, ultra low-power?
501273
Yes it is possible....all USB standards are 5 volts....and that's what these fans are wired as. If you need a regular 12v fan, they sell similar ones having a 12v input having typical computer molex connectors....then you need some kind of power supply that provides 12v instead (like all the lines of a computer power supply)....they sell a transformer that has an output of 12v for this purpose as well.
1958097
I believe you would power the fan splitter with the 3 pin power adapter plugged into one of your motherboards fan headers. However, with this configuration all fans connected to the splitter would receive the same amount of volts.
2046542
Yes. (You may need a plug converter). On the Corsair website it says "*Universal AC input from 90~264V."