MSI MPG EZ120: MSI presents the first daisy chain fan with a proprietary connection

Several manufacturers now offer Fan with daisy chain technology This allows fans to be easily connected together and connected to the mainboard as a group. However, the implementation of this technology varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer. For example, the Seasonic MagFlow (Test) and MagFlow ARGB (Test) fans use special strong magnets and pogo-pin adapters, with which the fans are attached directly. Lian Li, FanTechs and recently, MSI offer respective fans.

Attach the MSI MPG EZ120 magnetically

MSI has that MPG EZ120 Introduced at CES 2024, an addition to daisy chain fans Project Zero To illustrate. It’s an attempt to hide as many cables as possible in the PC. At launch, the EZ120 will only be available in 120mm format and will be available in black and white. The fan has adjustable ARGB lighting, made of 33 addressable LEDs written by

The MPG EZ120 has magnets on its frame that can be used to connect multiple fans. However, the connection is not made directly through the contacts of the frame, but through one the bridge. This will be the case ARGB and current/PWM signals Accepted through. The bridge is inserted into a designated opening and the whole thing is held together using magnets. But it didn’t seem immediately clear how the bridge should be used.

Proprietary 7 pin connector

The fan assembly is finally connected to a hub, which is connected to the mainboard via ARGB and PWM connectors. At the hub you can Up to 18 fans Stay connected. Alternatively, MPG can be used via the EZ120 Proprietary 7-pin header Must be connected to the mainboard from the manufacturer. However, a corresponding connection is only available on the latest boards from MSI.

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