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So my case the raidmax narwahl has room for five fans. I have three installed right now. Two intake and one exhaust. However, they all hook up through the motherboards fan connectors. I would like to have more fans for the case. So my queston is; should I get a couple of molex fans, or a fan controller. As such which one would you guys recommend.

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What are your specs and load temps? What are you getting more fans for?

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You can use fan splitters or molex to fan adapters.

You do not need to buy molex fans.

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I have an FX 8350 with a gtx 970. my load temps are fine at around 50 to 60 C. I was just curious what a good molex fan would be or if I should get a fan splitter and if so which ones.

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1 minute ago, Marauder said:

I have an FX 8350 with a gtx 970. my load temps are fine at around 50 to 60 C. I was just curious what a good molex fan would be or if I should get a fan splitter and if so which ones.

There are few good molex fans since it's not exactly the most popular connector and doesn't allow for manual control without a built-in controller.

A fan splitter is a fan splitter--if it fits, it sits. 

What are you getting more fans for?

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Just now, WoodenMarker said:

There are few good molex fans since it's not exactly the most popular connector and doesn't allow for manual control without a built-in controller.

A fan splitter is a fan splitter--if it fits, it sits. 

What are you getting more fans for?

I am just looking into options since the case I have has room for two more on the top. Curious is all.

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I had a thermaltake molex fan for years before I switched to a more modern setup like I have now. 

 

Not quite sure what the fan was, but it was quiet. Produced good temps.

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13 hours ago, Marauder said:

I have an FX 8350 with a gtx 970. my load temps are fine at around 50 to 60 C. I was just curious what a good molex fan would be or if I should get a fan splitter and if so which ones.

You could just get good fan and use adapter or splitter. Most retail fans come with adapters.

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