I'm building a system for the first time and I have a question concerning the NZXT Phantom case, ASRock Extreme6 mobo, and the built in fan controller.
The MOBO has these fan connectors:
- 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
- 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin)
- 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
Fans:
FRONT, 1 X 140mm
REAR, 1 X 120mm
SIDE, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 200mm
TOP, 2 X 200mm
H100 Radiator fans 2x 120mm
I plan on buying the additional fans for the case (7 in total), and the H100 Corsair. Since I have more fans than connectors, what are my options? I know they can be directly plugged into the PSU, but I'd prefer to be able to control fan speeds through my MOBO/OS. How does the built-in fan controller factor into this?
Plugging fans directly into the PSU will run in at maximum speed at all times? Besides noise, is this a problem? I'd just like a basic understanding how I will have to hook up 7 fans and the H100 before I purchase. What are my options?
Thank you,
-M
The MOBO has these fan connectors:
- 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
- 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin)
- 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
Fans:
FRONT, 1 X 140mm
REAR, 1 X 120mm
SIDE, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 200mm
TOP, 2 X 200mm
H100 Radiator fans 2x 120mm
I plan on buying the additional fans for the case (7 in total), and the H100 Corsair. Since I have more fans than connectors, what are my options? I know they can be directly plugged into the PSU, but I'd prefer to be able to control fan speeds through my MOBO/OS. How does the built-in fan controller factor into this?
Plugging fans directly into the PSU will run in at maximum speed at all times? Besides noise, is this a problem? I'd just like a basic understanding how I will have to hook up 7 fans and the H100 before I purchase. What are my options?
Thank you,
-M