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I have just checked with my splitter and it’s the same, it’s not locking into place, once it’s in, a small pull removed it from the connector. is this how it’s suppose to be?

Is this one suppose to click into place or just slide in?

Hi again, an update. So my case fans connected to CHA_FAN1 and 2 fine, looks like it locked in place and can’t be pulled out easily. It seems that the Kraken x73 wire that connects to CPU_FAN doesn’t properly lock? I’ve tried to connect it to other fan connectors and it’s the same. I am positive I am putting it in the correct way as this is the only way where it goes into the connector. Any help please?

Thank you for the reply. Hopefully the splitter I purchased and the setup I have in mind runs well and I have no issues. I’ll put another reply here if I have anymore questions along with how it goes when it’s all connected and setup.

Oh right, I was reading up and thought some connectors make fans run at 100%. Maybe that’s only if it’s connected to the PSU molex cables?

Are case fans speed based on task? Or do they always run at 100%?

Great. Will the Kraken run at 100% of the time with this setup? Or will it be based on the task? More heat = faster fans etc?

I have purchased the splitter. How would this setup be and would it work? 3 front case fans > CHA_FAN2 1 back case fans > CHA_FAN1 Kraken x73 pump cable > CPU_FAN Kraken x73 3 fans into splitter > CPU_OPT Would that work?

Still need help?

Did I post the correct splitter link that I need?

Anyone? Sorry for being impatient, I just really want to finish my build.

I just realized I still need to plug in my back case fan (I thought it was chained together with the front 3 case fans), it is now connected to CHA_FAN1 which leaves me with the following connectors: 1 M.2_FAN 1 CPU_FAN 1 CPU_OPT 1 W_PUMP+ 1 AIO_PUMP 1 5-pin EXT_FAN Should I get a splitter? Link posted above, or do I have sufficient connectors here I can use for the Kraken x73?

Would this be the correct pwm splitter? Just curious. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NW4PVMC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Q0q3EbJGHB6FS Also what is M.2_FAN and W_PUMP+ used for? Can fans not connect to them also?

It says if I use AIO_PUMP, I need to disable fan-fail warning in the bios. What would be the recommended connectors to use on the motherboard for the fans? Any?

Would this work? Kraken x73 pump cable > CPU_FAN Kraken x73 fan 1 > CPU_OPT Kraken x73 fan 2 > CHA_FAN1 Kraken x73 fan 3 > M.2_FAN Will the fans also be controlled and not run at 100% all of the time? Not sure what to do here, I don’t get why they got they changed the way fans connected with the x73

Why would you want the fans to run at 100% all the time? That would make it very loud. You’d want the speed to change based on what you are doing no? It also mentions to use CPU_FAN for the pump cable for the Kraken x73

That leaves one more fan left to connect. What’s the difference between CPU_FAN and AIO_PUMP?

Still could use some help on this on the best solution

According to everywhere I have read, the pump cable needs to go into CPU_FAN? Also doesn’t certain connectors make it so you have no control over the speed? Would it be easier to use the PSU to power the fans?

I’m currently using a Kraken x73 with a ROG STRIX Z390-F Gaming motherboard. All of my front case fans are chained together and plug into 1 connector on my motherboard (CHA_FAN2) and my back fan is connected to (CHA_FAN1) the old kraken models used to come with a splitter that plugged into the pump but that is no longer the case (strange?) The question is, do I have any possible connectors I can use on my motherboard to power the Kraken x73 3 fans or do I need to get a fan hub or 1-3 pwm splitter?

What is the one on the right for?

I took a picture of the 2 out of 3 wires that are plugged into the Kraken x73. The 3rd wire is the SATA which plugs into the PSU. I believe the left one (with 2 wires) plugs into the CPU_FAN? If not, is it the right one? What’s the other cable used for?

Don’t I use the cable with 2 wires from the Kraken x73 in the CPU_FAN?

I got this from the Motherboard manual, but I believe I can only use CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2? Sorry I’m being stupid, I’m new to building. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 4-pin M.2_FAN)

I don’t think it came with a splitter at all, unless I overlooked it. So I can only use 2 fans in total right now? I was thinking I could of used the PSU to power them but I’m not sure?