phanteks enthoo pro m fan set up for my build

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I would like to upgrade my fans with either be quiet or corsair fans. I have my rad in the front currently and is a h100i v2 aio, and 1 stock phanteks 140mm exhaust fan. I have the aio fans mounted behind the rad at the moment. What I would like to do is mount 4 120mm static fans in a push/pull config. and have 1 to 3 140mm exhaust fans, would this be okay or? My mobo is the asus ix hero z270, intel i5 7600k, with a evga 1080 sc2 icx, might jump to a 1080ti founders but undecided for now. AAbd do i need a fan hub to wire all the exhaust fans in sync?

P.S My case is the glass version
 
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Having 2 intake and 3 exhaust is fine and so is 4 intake and 3 exhaust.
I would connect all four aio fans to the corsair pump using two splitters like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Akasa-AK-CBFA04-15-Splitter-Cable-Fans/dp/B005FWXWPS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488820353&sr=8-1&keywords=akasa+pwm+splitter

Same with the two top fans (unless you go with one) although you'll only need one splitter for this task. My general rule of thumb is to connect fans that are in the same direction, of the same type and serving the same purpose (for example, two of the same fans exhausting air at the top!).

Now I guess, if your motherboard has plenty of fan headers then you wont need so many splitters. But mine only has 3 chassis fan headers so i use one for the two front fans, one for the two tpo fans and one for the rear fan!

If you're looking at fans, I'm in the process of ordering corsairs ML140/120 fans for my rig. A full set of 5 is gonna cost around £80(!) plus if I want push/pull then I'll need two more(!)

Keep us updated...
 
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I have this in my cart on new egg right now
Corsair Air Series AF140 140mm Quiet Edition High Airflow Case Fan Single Pack(CO-9050009-WW) x3
Corsair Air Series SP120 120mm PWM High Performance Edition High Static Pressure Fan - Twin Pack (CO-9050014-WW) x2 pack
Silverstone CPF01 3.94" PWM Fan Splitter Cable x 3
Total is 121.30 hoping to be able to use both my girst cards totaling 95.00 so very lil out of pocket
 
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Your motherboard, the Asus ROG Maximus IX Hero, offers a total of 8 fan headers: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3, AIO_PUMP, W_PUMP+, and H_AMP.

The first 5 fan headers have a max. 1A current and is default as Q-Fan Controlled (variable speed). The AIO_PUMP header also has a max. 1A current but is default at Full Speed. The W_PUMP+ header offers up to max. 3A current and is also default at Full Speed. The H_AMP header also has a max. 3A current and is default as Q-Fan Controlled (variable speed).

Given these 8 fan headers and your intention to install 4 radiator fans and 3 exhaust case fans (total of 7), you are in no shortage of fan headers to connect to (including the AIO which uses a header for a grand total of 8).

Now, as to which fan headers to use is a matter of preference.

For me, I'd like to keep my non-variable AIO pump running at full speed all the time, so, I'd connect the H100i v2 on that AIO_PUMP header. I would also like my radiator fans to change their speed in consonance with the CPU temps. So, I'd get 2 PWM splitters (assuming you'll be using PWM radiator fans), and connect the first 2 PWM radiator fans on the CPU_FAN header and the second 2 PWM radiator fans on the CPU_OPT. These would work simultaneously.

For the 3 exhaust case fans, I would connect each one to the nearest CHA_FAN header.

I'd leave the W_PUMP+ and H_AMP headers not connected.
 
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It's your preference. Some people follow the Corsair instructions to connect the rad fans into the AIO pump which in turn is connected to the CPU_FAN. The effect is, you'll be running the fans AND the pump in variable speeds based on CPU temps.

Some people follow the Asus instructions to connect the rad fans into the AIO pump which in turn is plugged into the MB's AIO_PUMP header. The effect is, you'll be running the fans AND the pump in Full-Speed (by default, unless changed in BIOS).

Some people merges the above instructions. Connecting the AIO pump to the AIO_PUMP header for full-speed (as the pump is non-variable by design), while connecting the rad fans into the CPU_FAN header to control the fan speed based on CPU temps so it won't be running 100% 24/7.

Up to you, really. Just a matter of preference.
 
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I cant tell you, this is my first build ever and Im a total rookie. Just built a good pc lol
 
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