Help h100i install

hiperbg · Mar 23, 2014

hi allm got bought h100i and almost instaled on case corsair 400r,msi z87-g45 corsair rm850, but i cant find 3 pin connector on motherboards for corsair h100 that is near to sata connector help pls. and sorry for badly english

doubletake · Mar 23, 2014

Get a SATA power extension so that you can make it reach. If you don't want to wait to get it up and running, you can run the unit without the 3-pin cable plugged in, all it does is provide pump speed readings, the SATA connector provides actual power. However, be aware that if you don't plug the 3-pin in and you don't have anything else plugged into the CPU_FAN header on your motherboard, you will get a cpu fan error when you boot the computer, which in this case can be safely ignored since you know the cooler is actually running but off another power connector (the SATA).

hiperbg · Mar 23, 2014

hmm well, if i cant solved ill post pics. but i have connected the sata power intro my psy ( rm850) but one the 3 pin that near sata power corsair have 3 pin conector and the case (CORSAIR 400r) REAR fan have also 3 pin connector and my motherboard (msi z87-g45) have only 4 pins connetors...i really confused have not mutch experiance with cables, so i dobnt need the 3 pin if i connect sata power?

hiperbg · Mar 23, 2014

the connector are this..wondering for that little where to plug in? http://s11.postimg.org/h8sjnpv2r/corsair_h100i_cpu_cooler_custom_pc_review_7.jpg

Dom_79 · Mar 23, 2014

Plug that 3 pin into the slot on your motherboard named CPU_OPT or CPU_FAN (If it's not printed on your motherboard refer to your motherboards manual) . CPU_OPT is the better choice as all it is for is reporting to the motherboard that there is a working CPU cooler installed - and it reports the pump RPM as CPU Cooler Fan RPM.

hiperbg · Mar 23, 2014

okay, and one more noob question my case has one cable named 1394 case is 400r and i can plug in on motherbord z87-g45? or its not nessesary?

Dom_79 · Mar 23, 2014

hiperbg :

The 1394 connector is for the Firewire plug on the front of the case. It's not that big of a deal but your motherboard does not support it. I have the same case and I just tucked mine out of site behind the back panel as my motherboard also does not support Firewire.

hiperbg · Mar 23, 2014

okay, i see so i can put it near that i dont need...and for what is that 1394 exactly?

Dom_79 · Mar 23, 2014

hiperbg :

That's a question that requires a LONG answer.

Check this wiki link : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_1394

Simply put, if you don't know what it is, you'll never miss it

hiperbg · Mar 25, 2014

hey dom_79 i have only this on my motherboard and manuel guide and is: CPUFAN1-2 and SYSFAN1-3 work witch one? cuz dont have CPU_OPT that you say

hiperbg · Mar 25, 2014

and also if u have same case asmine rear original fan is also 3 pin? put it on sysfan?

Dom_79 · Mar 25, 2014

Use CPU_FAN2 for the H100i to report.

Yeah, just put the rear exhaust fan on any of the SYS_FAN plugs.

a44arana · Mar 25, 2014

the 3 pin will fit on any 4 pin slot for cpu fan. there is a notch on the motherboard indicating which 3 pins to use for a 3 pin connection

hiperbg · Mar 26, 2014

okay, thanks for answer me and help...now i got go

hiperbg · Mar 27, 2014

last one question, windows 8.1 normal blue one i thing = 120 euro or windows 8.1 Professionel = 279 euro? witch is better for type gaming/movies rig is: MSI Z87-G45, Kingston HyperBlue cl10 1600mHz 4x8GB, SSD M500 240GB, i go for Seagate or Western Digital 1-2TR witch one? 2x MSI 770TF/OC, Corsair H100I and RM850 power suplly, dont really know witch windows can be good for those thing. Thanks all for helping me

Dom_79 · Mar 27, 2014

For Windows I would recommend windows 7. Windows 8.x does not have many features that a person with moderate pc skills would find beneficial (read: automatic idiot proofing

) and it's major "selling point" seems to be a desktop/interface that is like a tablet or touchscreen phone. Also, do to it's relatively new release (not to mention the fact that Win 7 is still more widely used) many drivers and programs are not optimized for it. One that specifically will matter to you is that the Corsair Link software for the H100i does not work properly (even with "tweaking" and workarounds) under Windows 8.x. Check the Corsair Forums for specifics about that issue, it's pretty brutal considering the price and the fact that neither company mentions anything at all about it in product descriptions or packaging.

I'd recommend getting RAM that has a CL9 Latency as opposed to the CL10 you have listed. You will notice a difference at stock settings and it's even more of a difference if you want to OC it in the future.

I'd say WD 1TB for the HDD. Just my opinion based on personal experience. 1TB is single platter and has less parts to go bad and Western Digital has always been reliable for me (the WD 1TB Black is what I use paired with Samsung EVO 120GB SSD)

hiperbg · Mar 29, 2014

i have one more question, i got all now still didnt install windows yet shall i put the 1 card first then install windows + drivers then i go install other card onefor sli or before i install os i can install the 2 cards? thanks and its for first time i use sli

Dom_79 · Mar 29, 2014

I don't really have any experience with SLI, but if it was me, I would get the system up and running and stable and then SLI.

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