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You can fill up the connectors on the motherboard, but when you reach the total current draw limit OR the individual limit on any one connector, the motherboard can go up in smoke. This is why using 4 wire Molex fans is generally recommended here. I've never had a problem using the motherboard connectors for a standard retail-type CPU fan and ONE standard case fan, but I'd be leery of using them for high RPM premium fans that move a lot of air. Some premium CPU fans come with an adapter and there is a caution in the installation instructions about this - and they recommend that you not use the motherboard connector for their particular unit.
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