I need some help understanding

WolfsyMoon · July 9, 2023

So I have a build here. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rCD8Rv and I went very little RGB, as I don't like RGB. But what I don't udnerstand is how I connect the other cooling fans. Do I need a fan hub? I understand the CPU cooling fan header is right next to the CPU on most motherboards, but what if I am doing a AIO, do I use those headers? And for the others I want, cause cooling and all, where do they connect too? Right to the PSU? Or somewhere on the motherboard. Thanks for the help!

brob · July 9, 2023

Your motherboard has a total of six 4-pin fan headers. Two are intended for the CPU, one for a pump, and three for case fans. The AIO manual will provide instructions for which fan headers to use.

Any open fan header can be used for case fans. Usually 2 - 3 fans can be run off each header using a splitter. Consult the fan specs and motherboard user manual for acceptable loading.

Hinjima · July 9, 2023

26 minutes ago, WolfsyMoon said:

So I have a build here. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rCD8Rv and I went very little RGB, as I don't like RGB. But what I don't udnerstand is how I connect the other cooling fans. Do I need a fan hub? I understand the CPU cooling fan header is right next to the CPU on most motherboards, but what if I am doing a AIO, do I use those headers? And for the others I want, cause cooling and all, where do they connect too? Right to the PSU? Or somewhere on the motherboard. Thanks for the help!

AIO fans should go to CPU_FAN or CPU_OPT and the pump would go to AIO_PUMP header. The rest of the fans can go to the different CHA_FAN1-2-3 headers.
I have marked them in Blue for you

WolfsyMoon · July 9, 2023

Thank you both. This cleared this up for me very well.

Why_Me · July 9, 2023

36 minutes ago, WolfsyMoon said:

So I have a build here. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rCD8Rv and I went very little RGB, as I don't like RGB. But what I don't udnerstand is how I connect the other cooling fans. Do I need a fan hub? I understand the CPU cooling fan header is right next to the CPU on most motherboards, but what if I am doing a AIO, do I use those headers? And for the others I want, cause cooling and all, where do they connect too? Right to the PSU? Or somewhere on the motherboard. Thanks for the help!

If you don't care for RGB why not a build with no RGB?

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CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($63.99 @ Amazon)
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