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The CPU fan typically has its own separate header. However, I doubt there will be 5 regular fan headers. My motherboard only has three. You don't have to get a fan hub though. You can just get a cheap fan splitter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Splitter-Computer-Extension-Converter-TeamProfitcom/dp/B07F8LV1BY/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fan+splitter&qid=1602860357&sr=8-4

I mostly speak from my own past experience from similar problems. My solution may not work for you, but I'll always try my best to help as much as I can. If you want me to see your reply, make sure to quote my comment or mention me @WaggishOhio383, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

 

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Off of Newegg they list these

1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)****
4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*****

So technically speaking there are enough, but the water pump ones you might not be able to control speeds very well if at all.

 

*** The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
**** The CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
***** The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
***** CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP and CHA_FAN4/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

Sorry I probably edited my post. Refresh plz. Build Specs Below.

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    ASUS ROG STRIX X570-F
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    NZXT C850 Gold PSU
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1 minute ago, WaggishOhio383 said:

The CPU fan typically has its own separate header. However, I doubt there will be 5 regular fan headers. My motherboard only has three. You don't have to get a fan hub though. You can just get a cheap fan splitter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Splitter-Computer-Extension-Converter-TeamProfitcom/dp/B07F8LV1BY/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fan+splitter&qid=1602860357&sr=8-4

ok, but fan headers are better for cable management if you but it in the back portion of the case.

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Just now, fffkylian said:

ok, but fan headers are better for cable management if you but it in the back portion of the case.

True. I helped a friend build a PC with splitters like that though and it was actually pretty easy to cable manage to where you didn't see them.

I mostly speak from my own past experience from similar problems. My solution may not work for you, but I'll always try my best to help as much as I can. If you want me to see your reply, make sure to quote my comment or mention me @WaggishOhio383, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

 

-- My PC Build --

Ryzen 7 2700x

AsRock B450 Steel Legend

XFX RX 590 Fatboy

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer RGB 16GB 3200MHz
120GB Crucial BX500 SSD + 2TB Seagate Barracuda HDD

Corsair CX650M

Phanteks Eclipse P350x

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