Case Fans Noob Question

Marioraider18 · Jul 22, 2015

Hey, does it matter where I install the case fans on the motherboard? More specifically, do I need to connect the case fans in a certain order?

stl522013 · Jul 22, 2015

Marioraider18 :

Don't hook them up where they will interfere with each others airflow. How many fans do you have?

Saberus · Jul 22, 2015

It doesn't matter which SYSFAN port each fan is connected to, but it is generally a good idea to choose the header that allows for the best cable management.

Marioraider18 · Jul 22, 2015

stl522013 :

I have 4 in total
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146074
Thats my case

Marioraider18 · Jul 22, 2015

Saberus :

I just noticed that the cables do not fit into the sysfans

This is my case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146074
But my motherboard - MSI X99S Gaming 7 is not compatible with the fans. Is there a way around so I can use these cables? Do I need these fans on?

Saberus · Jul 22, 2015

Your mobo has a total of three 4 pin fan headers. These can take three pin connectors, usually.

Pics of the fan's connector might help here.

Marioraider18 · Jul 22, 2015

@Saberus All the pins on both stick out. I will provide a video once uploaded. Do there just need to make contact with each other?

Saberus · Jul 22, 2015

Thanks, visuals will help me give you the best advice I can. I'll be able to tell you better when I see it.

Marioraider18 · Jul 22, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6bpdukr2YQ

Here you go

EDIT: lol I didn't say a word in the video

Saberus · Jul 23, 2015

That answers a lot. Those are the ends from the fans, or from a small PCB the fans connect to?

Marioraider18 · Jul 23, 2015

Another video is incoming

Marioraider18 · Jul 23, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnHqoeiLXzc

Here you go

Marioraider18 · Jul 23, 2015

Saberus :

So to answer your question im guessing the ends. The second video should (I guess?) answer your question

So would it work together or no?

Saberus · Jul 23, 2015

Ok, they're coming from a separate fan controller that connects to the power supply with that Molex connector. The fans themselves would plug into those cables. You don't have to connect those cables to the motherboard.

Marioraider18 · Jul 23, 2015

@Saberus

I'm still confused. I don't know if I mentioned this anywhere here but this is my first time building a pc so I will not know a lot of terminology. When you say "The fans themselves would plug into those cables." what do you mean?

And if I dont have to connect the cables to the motherboard does that mean I have to manually adjust the speeds via the slider? Are my fans plugged in already with the molex connector?

Saberus · Jul 23, 2015

You would adjust the speed with the slider, yes. They will be powered by that molex when it's connected to the power supply. The loose ends are where the fan cables plug in. (The ones you're holding at 25 seconds in on your second vid are what I refer to here.)

The case fans will have their own wires that end in connectors that should fit the ones you have. Look at any of the fans and follow the wire from it to the end.

Marioraider18 · Jul 23, 2015

Hahaha how can I be such an idiot. Thanks for your help. You helped me SO much. <3

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