How Do You Use Case Fans

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Hi.
This is my first build. I was wondering how to use the fans that come with the case. I know, this is a total rookie question. You experts out there are probable laughing. But this is my reasoning. From what I have seen, there is only one fan connecter on a motherboard. This may be four pin, three pin, etc. My question is, if you have more than one fan (wether it is stock or aftermarket), how do you plug those in? Are there multiple fan connecters on the motherboard? Or do you connect the fans into one loop? Please help.
PS: I know. Complete rookie question. :)
PPs: Case I am thinking about using is the Mastercase Maker 5 https://www.amazon.com/MasterCase-Mid-Tower-FreeForm-Modular-Watercooling/dp/B01ER4898Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483121834&sr=8-1&keywords=mastercase&th=1 on Amazon. I am hoping for information that applies to all cases, though. Thanks!
 
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That case has a fan controller board. I would plug in all of the fans into that, and plug THAT controller board into the motherboard. This allows you to change all the fan speeds at once.

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Thanks!
 

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The number of fan headers on a motherboard vary depending on the motherboard.

For example ASRock Fatal1ty Gaming Z170 Gaming K6 (an ATX size motherboard) has four case fan headers.

You might also consider buying a power supply which has some five volt adapters for case fans, if you think you need more options. Or you can buy adapters for about $1 each.

I wish there was a way to post a picture to show what I am referring to.