First time building a computer, is everything connected right?

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Hi! Just got my parts and started building with youtube, tutorials, and ofcourse all the Hardware manuals as my guide.

I want to check, doublecheck that everything is connected to the right place on motherboard and so on.

As this is my first time building, I hope that I can get some experts or someone who have built alot of computers to come in and see on the detailed pictures I have made on how I connected it togheter.

Here is my build:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zY9ngL


Here is the .pdf manual for my motherboard:
http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList/Manual/mb_manualga-ax370-gaming-k5_c.pdf

Here is the manual for my PSU:
https://www.evga.com/support/manuals/files/110-BQ-0850-0750-0650.pdf

Here is the manual for my Case:
http://www.corsair.com/~/media/corsair/download-files/manuals/obsidian_750d_installguide_revab_web.pdf
Page 23 and 24 for cable management to MOAB.

Here is the manual from my AIO liquid cooler:
https://sta3-nzxtcorporation.netdna-ssl.com/uploads/download/attachment/587/Kraken_X-manual-031317-ver7-forWeb.pdf



Here are pictures of ALL the cables going into my motherboard, I made these so you could get an easy overview of how everything is connected for you to check whether its right or something is wrong.


ATX:
http://i.imgur.com/w2NT8t4.png


CPU ATX:
http://i.imgur.com/U1KSSBN.png


RAM
http://i.imgur.com/1ctJzXc.jpg


GPU
http://i.imgur.com/2Qp7OpG.png

Storage, HDD and SSD:
http://i.imgur.com/NWpfbHb.png


FAN connectors (including AIO liquid cooler)
http://i.imgur.com/hmiLFdC.png



USB 2.0 and 3.0
http://i.imgur.com/EMVVh0U.png


Case front connectors:
http://i.imgur.com/IONIFwn.png


Can I safely connect my computer to the power outlet, and start it up?

Also as I now have 3 exhaust fans, 1 x 140 mm in the upper back, 2 x 140 mm radiator fans in pull config in the case top, and 2 x 140 mm front fans as intake, I have one more exhaust fan than intake. Should I go for neutural case pressure, meaning I should add one more intake fan, or what do you think?

In case I want to add one or two more case fans, how the heck am I going to connect these?

Also the SYS_FAN3_PUMP connector on the motherboard is now connected to my lower front intake 140 mm fan. Is this ok? Concerned since it says pump on that header.

And does it matter where I put SSD and HDD on this motherboard? Or its all the same, as long as I use the regular SATA 3, and not the SATA Express?


BEST regards, and so much appriciated for all the help on beforehand!
 
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1)[strike] fans are fine[/strike]. edit: the top fans should pull air out of the case

2) you use a fan hub (can be bougght from amazon)https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-System-Cables-Black-CPF04/dp/B00VNW556I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500762294&sr=8-1&keywords=fan+hub

3) thats suposed to be on a systemfan , great

4) no all good.

looks all good you can turn it on, dont forget to pull a powercable from the psu to the hard drive and ssd.
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1)[strike] fans are fine[/strike]. edit: the top fans should pull air out of the case

2) you use a fan hub (can be bougght from amazon)https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-System-Cables-Black-CPF04/dp/B00VNW556I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500762294&sr=8-1&keywords=fan+hub

3) thats suposed to be on a systemfan , great

4) no all good.

looks all good you can turn it on, dont forget to pull a powercable from the psu to the hard drive and ssd.
 
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1) The top fans are on top of the radiator, in pull config. I have them pulling air up through the radiator, through the fans, and then letting the air out through the case top.

2) Ok, what about splitters on the motherboard? Or is it better to get a fan controler and put in a 5,25 " bay?

3) What does that mean thought? Gigabyte made that header so people can use it both for case fans, or an designated pump for a homemade water cooling system?

4) Why are the SATA connectors labeled by numbers though?

Powercables are connected to both the SSD and the HDD.
 
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1 perfect.

2, splitters are something different than a fan controller. Its ok to use fan splitters.

3, quote from the manual : SYS_FAN3_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header)
The fan/pump header is 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The headers also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for more information

you can use it for a case fan or a pump,the pin header provides enough power.

4 because there are some bouneries when you use a m.2 ssd with sata drivers, than some sata drivers become inaccessable ( is that a word), and by numbering you can get them out.
 
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Perfect! I see, thanks alot mate! Im going to fire her up now, wish me luck :D
 
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If it doesnt boot, im going to flip some tables.
 
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