{"product_id":"usb-to-4pin-fan-adapter-cable-10-pack-cpu-chassis-5v-pwm","title":"10-Pack USB to 4-Pin Fan Adapter Cable | 5V USB CPU \u0026 Chassis","description":"\u003cp\u003ePower your PC and chassis fans directly from any USB port with this handy \u003cstrong\u003e10-Pack USB to 4-Pin Fan Adapter Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for DIY PC builders, home lab enthusiasts, and Raspberry Pi projects, this set of 10 cables lets you run 3-pin or 4-pin PWM fans from a standard 5V USB-A source — no extra power supply or drivers required. 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