Fan Splitting for rads to fan controller? Would this Work?

[TJSidhu]

Hey guys need some help trying to work this out in my head. :wacko:

I have just bought a Phanteks Enthoo Primo case this week =) and planning to have a monsta rad 480 x 80mm in push / pull & a XT45 rad 480 x 45mm in Push / Pull.
With BitFenix Spectre PRO 120mm Fan   1200rpm                 AIRFLOW =56.22CFM   AIRPRESSURE=1.24    NOISE=18.9
or Noiseblocker BlackSilent Pro Fan PL2 1400rpm                 AIRFLOW=56.50CFM    AIRPRESSURE=1.296  NOISE=20.0

Thats 8 fans on each rad. I also was thinking to use a Bitfenix Hydra Pro Fan Controller http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/accessories/hydra-pro/ (30w per channel) (0.11a x 12v = 1.32w Per Fan) (1.32w x 8 =10.56w Per Channel) which i own already and should be enough to have 8fans on each channel. (I Think?)

im not sure how to get the 8 fans onto one channel on the fan controller, I saw this ModMyToys 4-Pin PWM Power Distribution 8-Way http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_28080.html Would this work? Can i hook this 8way to one channel?

Also the fans are 3pin would i be able to use them on this 4pin power distribution?


Or if anybody has any other ideas for connecting that many fans in a clean way let me know. 

Thank you for reading and any help given

 

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Hey guys need some help trying to work this out in my head. :wacko:

I have just bought a Phanteks Enthoo Primo case this week =) and planning to have a monsta rad 480 x 80mm in push / pull & a XT45 rad 480 x 45mm in Push / Pull.

With BitFenix Spectre PRO 120mm Fan   1200rpm                 AIRFLOW =56.22CFM   AIRPRESSURE=1.24    NOISE=18.9

or Noiseblocker BlackSilent Pro Fan PL2 1400rpm                 AIRFLOW=56.50CFM    AIRPRESSURE=1.296  NOISE=20.0

Thats 8 fans on each rad. I also was thinking to use a Bitfenix Hydra Pro Fan Controller http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/accessories/hydra-pro/ (30w per channel) (0.11a x 12v = 1.32w Per Fan) (1.32w x 8 =10.56w Per Channel) which i own already and should be enough to have 8fans on each channel. (I Think?)

im not sure how to get the 8 fans onto one channel on the fan controller, I saw this ModMyToys 4-Pin PWM Power Distribution 8-Way http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_28080.html Would this work? Can i hook this 8way to one channel?

Also the fans are 3pin would i be able to use them on this 4pin power distribution?

Or if anybody has any other ideas for connecting that many fans in a clean way let me know. 

Thank you for reading and any help given

 

Should work on a single channel. However I recommend you keep the same fan models on different channels due to different RPM ranges. You could go all NB PL-2's. ModMyToys has similar PCB's for 3-pin fans. Just get one of those. 

[ForsakenLive]

Definitely noiseblockers, the bitfenix spectre pros are no match for them.

The modmytoys splitter PCBs are going to be a lot more clean for cable routing and management.

[TJSidhu]

Definitely noiseblockers, the bitfenix spectre pros are no match for them.

The modmytoys splitter PCBs are going to be a lot more clean for cable routing and management.

 

Thank you Noiseblockers it is.

 

Should work on a single channel. However I recommend you keep the same fan models on different channels due to different RPM ranges. You could go all NB PL-2's. ModMyToys has similar PCB's for 3-pin fans. Just get one of those. 

 

Thanks, The modmytoys 3pin dont have asmany plugs... the 4pin pcb has enough for all 8 fans, aslong as the the 3pins work on them. i want each rad per channel so the speeds are the same.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Thank you Noiseblockers it is.

 

 

Thanks, The modmytoys 3pin dont have asmany plugs... the 4pin pcb has enough for all 8 fans, aslong as the the 3pins work on them. i want each rad per channel so the speeds are the same.

Yup, the 4-pin PCB will work. But there is a 3-pin version that works with 8 fans: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14665/ele-991/4-Pin_Power_Distribution_PCB_8xWay_Block_MMT-PCB-4-83.html

[TJSidhu]

Yup, the 4-pin PCB will work. But there is a 3-pin version that works with 8 fans: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14665/ele-991/4-Pin_Power_Distribution_PCB_8xWay_Block_MMT-PCB-4-83.html

 

Thank you for taking time to look... How do i hook that up to the Bitfenix Hydra Pro Fan Controller?, that one is powered by molex.  

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Thank you for taking time to look... How do i hook that up to the Bitfenix Hydra Pro Fan Controller?, that one is powered by molex. 

Sorry bruh, forgot for a sec there that you're using a fan controller. However this is a fairly inexpensive solution to the problem. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9116/cab-174/3_Pin_Female_Standard_Power_Connector_to_4_Pin_Female_Standard_Power_Connector.html?tl=g47c251s634

 

There's also this: http://www.amazon.com/Phobya-3-Pin-Connector-Adapter-Connection/dp/B004CLJ64Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-4&keywords=3-pin+multiple+y+splitter+fan+cable

[TJSidhu]

Sorry bruh, forgot for a sec there that you're using a fan controller. However this is a fairly inexpensive solution to the problem. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9116/cab-174/3_Pin_Female_Standard_Power_Connector_to_4_Pin_Female_Standard_Power_Connector.html?tl=g47c251s634

 

There's also this: http://www.amazon.com/Phobya-3-Pin-Connector-Adapter-Connection/dp/B004CLJ64Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-4&keywords=3-pin+multiple+y+splitter+fan+cable

 

I like them Phobya 3-Pin to 9 x 3-Pin Connector.

 

If i was to use the 4 pin pcb with 3pin fans can i put them in the wrong way?

as you suggested , im probs going for the 3x8pin pcb with the Molex to 3pin fan cable =D

[FizzyFantom]

If i was to use the 4 pin pcb with 3pin fans can i put them in the wrong way?

as you suggested , im probs going for the 3x8pin pcb with the Molex to 3pin fan cable =D

You won't be able to connect the fans wrong without bending the plastic out of shape, just make sure that the notch on the fan connector lines up with the clip-like thing on the splitter and you will be fine. Using the 3 pin splitter and the molex to 3 pin is a good idea, as it will prevent any RPM data being sent back to the motherboard (I don't know how those splitters are wired up) and your motherboard may be able to control all the fans if it supports PWM for 3 pin fans on the board, as many motherboards do now.