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Quick question about my fans/mobo connection

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February 20, 2014 2:00:00 PM

I have the A88XM-A (well i will tomorrow) and i got the Line-M Micro ATX case along with a corsair CX430w PSU(not sure if this matters).. So the fans that came preinstalled in my case are both 120mm 1 in front 1 in back.. They seem to both have 3 pin connectors while one has an extra possible Molex connector? This is my first build so im pretty excited to be able to finally build and use it tomorrow.. It seems as if the mobo for some reason only has 1 4pin Fan connection(probably should have checked before i bought it huh?) Is there a temporary fix I can use to get this thing up and running tomorrow or will I have to order some adaptors(or new mobo :( ) in order to get the fans working.. Would just one fan get my by until I can order an adaptor? Or am I seeing all of this wrong? I am very new to building and PC parts in general so any advice or help will be great.
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February 20, 2014 2:13:44 PM

You can plug the one fan into the motherboard, and the other fan that has the molex connection also you can plug it into the PSU. The CX 430 comes with molex connectors. This just means the fan will be at full speed and you can't adjust it, but definitely won't keep you from using your system :) 
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February 20, 2014 2:14:16 PM

Well from the looks of things you can plug the rear exhaust fan onto the mobo fan header.
The front intake fan has a molex connector that you can power with the psu.
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February 20, 2014 2:24:17 PM

You guys are awesome, thanks very much :) 
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February 20, 2014 2:27:46 PM

No problem, enjoy the build :)  I know how your weekend will be spent ;) 
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