Fan Header Question

I have a quick question about the cpu & system fan headers on a K8N Neo2 Platinum mobo.
Does anyone happen to know what the max suggested amperage draw on these is?
I would like to use a thermaltake venus 12 HSF, but now that I have it in my hot little hands, I see that the fan on it draws .45 amps & and the power connector is a molex.
The molex is easy to change to a 3pin, but I want to be sure the mobo & fan header can handle the load.
thanks

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Originally posted by Static Discharge
I have a quick question about the cpu & system fan headers on a K8N Neo2 Platinum mobo.
Does anyone happen to know what the max suggested amperage draw on these is?
I would like to use a thermaltake venus 12 HSF, but now that I have it in my hot little hands, I see that the fan on it draws .45 amps & and the power connector is a molex.
The molex is easy to change to a 3pin, but I want to be sure the mobo & fan header can handle the load.
thanks
I would keep that puppy hooked up directly to the power supply. It is much better for board stability.

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