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Black USB cable splitting into two 3-pin or 4-pin fan connectors

Darkside

Darkside DS-0968 5V USB to Dual Fan Adapter Cable Black

SKU CH-MFHV-YWWCK

Splits one USB port into two 3-pin or 4-pin fan connectors for 5 V power

  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresA handy adapter cable to get power from your USB port to two
  • Powers two fans from a single USB port
  • Supports 3-pin and 4-pin fan connectors directly
  • Draws 5V DC power without a separate supply
  • Black cable suits dark-themed builds neatly
  • USB current limit prevents port overload damage

USB-to-fan adapter for low-power cooling

The Darkside DS-0968 is a black adapter cable that draws 5 V DC from a standard USB port to run two fans or other devices with 3-pin or 4-pin connectors. It suits builders adding supplemental airflow to a chassis, laptop cooler or test bench without needing a motherboard header or separate power supply. The cable is new and ready for immediate installation.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

Because the adapter passes only the 5 V available from USB, connected fans spin at reduced speed compared with 12 V operation, yielding quieter airflow suitable for light cooling tasks. Total power draw stays within the host port’s limited wattage, so the cable adds negligible thermal load to the system. Overloading the USB port is avoided by matching fan current to the port’s rating.

Dual-fan splitter expands connection options

The single USB plug terminates in two 3-pin or 4-pin headers, letting one port drive a pair of fans simultaneously. This simplifies cable routing when header space is scarce or when powering fans on devices that lack dedicated fan connectors. No software or drivers are required; the adapter is purely passive.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDarkside
Model nameDS-0968
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

How do I connect the DS-0968 adapter to my motherboard USB header and two 3-pin fans without overloading the port?

Plug the USB-A end into a 5 V header or rear port, then attach each fan to the two 3-pin/4-pin leads; keep total draw under the header’s 5 V limit so fans run slower than at 12 V.

Will the fan connectors or USB plug wear out if I disconnect the DS-0968 repeatedly for cleaning?

The 3-pin/4-pin sockets and USB-A plug are rated for many insertion cycles; gentle alignment prevents bent pins, and no scheduled replacement is needed.

What is the first limit I hit when running two fans continuously from the DS-0968 on a standard 5 V USB port?

The port’s 5 V current ceiling caps combined fan power, so speed and airflow drop before any cable heating becomes an issue.

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