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need help adding more case fans

dreamcast4599
By dreamcast4599
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ok so i currently have an ASUS CH7 HERO non WI-FI motherboard inside my enthoo primo case. i currently have 11 fans in the case powered using either splitters attached the MOBO fan headers, or splitters attached via molex connectors.
 
i want to add another 2 fans into the case only problem is i dont have any molex connectors left and i can only add so many molex to fan adapters/splitters before the wire become over powered
 
are there any sata to 3pin fan splitters or do i have any other options
 
below is my psu in case it matters just looking for some options
 
im just lost because i dont have any spare molex power plugs on my PSU or spare headers on my mobo
 
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That's a BEAST of a case...

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Current PC spec. in my profile.
Can I realistically call myself a gamer, if I only play ONE, twenty year old game...?

Did you test boot it, before you built in into the case?

WHY NOT...?!

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Thirteen fans shouldn't be a problem for the number of fan headers your mainboard has, even on triple splitters, as a last resort.

If they're on mainboard headers, they shouldn't need any molex connectors.

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Current PC spec. in my profile.
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Did you test boot it, before you built in into the case?

WHY NOT...?!

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All the 4-pin headers are 12v so I see no reason why they can't all be used for fans... with the exception of 3:

CPU_FAN (CPU cooler needs to be on that one), H_AMP & W_PUMP+.

 

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5 usable headers w/ three fans on each = 15 fans & NO Molex.

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Current PC spec. in my profile.
Can I realistically call myself a gamer, if I only play ONE, twenty year old game...?

Did you test boot it, before you built in into the case?

WHY NOT...?!

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23 minutes ago, Eighjan said:

All the 4-pin headers are 12v so I see no reason why they can't all be used for fans... with the exception of 3:

CPU_FAN (CPU cooler needs to be on that one), H_AMP & W_PUMP+.

 

EDIT:

5 usable headers w/ three fans on each = 15 fans & NO Molex.

@Eighjan didnt know you could put 3 fan splitters on all the headers problem is i dont think i have a header close enough to the back side of the case i.e. the back on the mobo where the psu sits

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Anything tagged with 3 is a fan header; CHA_FAN1, for example (behind the rear audio I/O).

CPU_OPT & AIO_PUMP could be used as fan headers, but I'd concentrate on 3-way splitters off the CHA_FAN1, 2 & 3 headers first.

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Current PC spec. in my profile.
Can I realistically call myself a gamer, if I only play ONE, twenty year old game...?

Did you test boot it, before you built in into the case?

WHY NOT...?!

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