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Will there be a problem if I plug my rear exhaust 140mm fan into the CPU_OPT connector?

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Just buy a fansplitter, a "PWM Y-Cable" costs like 1-3$

 

Link me to a computer hardware store that you can buy from and I'll look one up for ya.

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I need control of these fans because the NZXT fans that came with the NZXT H440 are so damn loud.  I have 2 140mm fans connected to the MOBO already which were in the front and are taking up the 2 CPU_Fan connectors.  I need a spot for a 3rd fan to give me control.  

 

Or does anyone have any other ideas so that I can control all of these fans?  Thanks!!

Case: NZXT H500i. Motherboard: Asus Prime Z390-A. CPU: i7 9700k OC @ 5.0GHz. GPU: EVGA 2080 FTW3 CPU Cooler: NZXT X62. Memory: G. Skill Ripjaws 32Gb 3200mhz. Storage: 1TB Samsung 840 EVO SSD /  120GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD  /  WD Caviar Black 3TB / WD Caviar Green 4TB. . PSU: Corsair AX760. Monitor: 2x Acer XB270HU. Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB. Mouse: Corsair Glaive. 

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It'll EXPLODE

 

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It'll EXPLODE

 

I'm always up for fun and games but this section of the forum doesn't really seem like the type of place for it.  Just my two cents.

Case: NZXT H500i. Motherboard: Asus Prime Z390-A. CPU: i7 9700k OC @ 5.0GHz. GPU: EVGA 2080 FTW3 CPU Cooler: NZXT X62. Memory: G. Skill Ripjaws 32Gb 3200mhz. Storage: 1TB Samsung 840 EVO SSD /  120GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD  /  WD Caviar Black 3TB / WD Caviar Green 4TB. . PSU: Corsair AX760. Monitor: 2x Acer XB270HU. Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB. Mouse: Corsair Glaive. 

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I'm always up for fun and games but this section of the forum doesn't really seem like the type of place for it.  Just my two cents.

 

Fair enough. You can, but it's temperature will change with the other CPU fan and they will both scale up and down relative to the CPU temperature

 

"My opinion is that your opinion is wrong." - AlwaysFSX    CPU I5 4690k MB MSI Gaming 5 RAM 2 x 4GB HyperX Blu DDR3 GPU Asus GTX970 Strix,  Case Corsair 760T Storage 1 x 120GB 840EVO 1 x 1TB WD Blue, 1 x 500GB Toshiba  

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Nothing will happen, you just have to remember what is plugged into where.

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hmmm. how about a fan controller?

 

 Any suggestions?  Is it something cheap?

Case: NZXT H500i. Motherboard: Asus Prime Z390-A. CPU: i7 9700k OC @ 5.0GHz. GPU: EVGA 2080 FTW3 CPU Cooler: NZXT X62. Memory: G. Skill Ripjaws 32Gb 3200mhz. Storage: 1TB Samsung 840 EVO SSD /  120GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD  /  WD Caviar Black 3TB / WD Caviar Green 4TB. . PSU: Corsair AX760. Monitor: 2x Acer XB270HU. Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB. Mouse: Corsair Glaive. 

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Just buy a fansplitter, a "PWM Y-Cable" costs like 1-3$

 

Link me to a computer hardware store that you can buy from and I'll look one up for ya.

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Just buy a fansplitter, a "PWM Y-Cable" costs like 1-3$

 

Link me to a computer hardware store that you can buy from and I'll look one up for ya.

 

First option would be this because I can go and get it right now to get this over with http://www.frys.com/template/index/

 

second would be newegg.com

Case: NZXT H500i. Motherboard: Asus Prime Z390-A. CPU: i7 9700k OC @ 5.0GHz. GPU: EVGA 2080 FTW3 CPU Cooler: NZXT X62. Memory: G. Skill Ripjaws 32Gb 3200mhz. Storage: 1TB Samsung 840 EVO SSD /  120GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD  /  WD Caviar Black 3TB / WD Caviar Green 4TB. . PSU: Corsair AX760. Monitor: 2x Acer XB270HU. Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB. Mouse: Corsair Glaive. 

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If you don't plan on varying the rpm later on and just wish to reduce the rpm/noise, you can hook them up to a free molex connector of a PSU. 5V or 7V mod. For some reason it's considered ghetto, but hey, Silverstone does it.

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I'd probably have to go with the second.  The first is just too damn ugly.  I'll definitely get one just to have around but I might be switching back to 3 fans in the front, not sure(I might sell my NZXT X61 to get the Swiftech H220x).  If I did that, would it be better to buy something like a hub?  I'm looking at the NZXT Grid but it doesn't look like it comes with a pwm connector(can't remember if that's a problem or not on the new Z97 boards).

Case: NZXT H500i. Motherboard: Asus Prime Z390-A. CPU: i7 9700k OC @ 5.0GHz. GPU: EVGA 2080 FTW3 CPU Cooler: NZXT X62. Memory: G. Skill Ripjaws 32Gb 3200mhz. Storage: 1TB Samsung 840 EVO SSD /  120GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD  /  WD Caviar Black 3TB / WD Caviar Green 4TB. . PSU: Corsair AX760. Monitor: 2x Acer XB270HU. Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB. Mouse: Corsair Glaive. 

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So you're willing to spend $9 on a cable? Why not just get a used fan controller for $10, $15, or $20?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scythe-Kaze-Q-8-Fan-Controller-Black-/261463130322?pt=US_Computer_Case_Accessories_Tool_Kits&hash=item3ce06ac0d2&nma=true&si=f54%252F8KkTPJdIYO0dy%252FrufmXNL%252Bo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fan-controller-Scythe-KM05-BK-Kaze-Master-II-/331213132697?pt=US_Computer_Case_Accessories_Tool_Kits&hash=item4d1dd75399&nma=true&si=f54%252F8KkTPJdIYO0dy%252FrufmXNL%252Bo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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well with a fancontroller he wouldn't be able to control em adaptively to the temperature, it would have to be manual control, also his H440 has no 5 1/4 inch bays.

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I have an H440.  There's no place for it.

Case: NZXT H500i. Motherboard: Asus Prime Z390-A. CPU: i7 9700k OC @ 5.0GHz. GPU: EVGA 2080 FTW3 CPU Cooler: NZXT X62. Memory: G. Skill Ripjaws 32Gb 3200mhz. Storage: 1TB Samsung 840 EVO SSD /  120GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD  /  WD Caviar Black 3TB / WD Caviar Green 4TB. . PSU: Corsair AX760. Monitor: 2x Acer XB270HU. Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB. Mouse: Corsair Glaive. 

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Oh, now I see. Did the same thing to my Antec 300 at some point, replacing the 3 optical bays with HDD bays.

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Well hope we solved your problem atleast somewhat :P Good luck continuing your build minimalist! :D

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Well hope we solved your problem atleast somewhat :P Good luck continuing your build minimalist! :D

 

You definitely did.  Just ordered that Y-cable and a BenQ monitor.  Thanks for your help man!

Case: NZXT H500i. Motherboard: Asus Prime Z390-A. CPU: i7 9700k OC @ 5.0GHz. GPU: EVGA 2080 FTW3 CPU Cooler: NZXT X62. Memory: G. Skill Ripjaws 32Gb 3200mhz. Storage: 1TB Samsung 840 EVO SSD /  120GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD  /  WD Caviar Black 3TB / WD Caviar Green 4TB. . PSU: Corsair AX760. Monitor: 2x Acer XB270HU. Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB. Mouse: Corsair Glaive. 

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