Best Fan Control Strategy for my Build

[red_smeg]

Hi,

 

I just built this system and I am looking for some advice as to the best strategy for controlling fans etc.'

 

Build is:

   

NZXT H440,

Corsair AX860i,

Asus X99 Deluxe,

Corsair DDR4 (16GB),

EVGA GTX 980 (super clocked),

Crucial MX100 (512GB),

Kraken X61.

 

All the case fans are currently connected to the H440 onboard splitter.

The Kraken is connected to the CPU Fan Header and via USB

The Powersupply is connected to the corsair link USB dongle.

 

OS is Windows 8.1 x64.

 

I have downloaded NZXT CAM software/ Corsair Link S/W.

 

When I look at the OC options the only FAN RPM I can see is the Kraken.  

 

So my Question is what is the best way for me to control the fans, should i connect them to the Asus fan module instead of the H440 case splitter ?

 

Also what is the best software to use to control everything ?

 

Also i have an extra temp sensor should i connect it to the graphics card and if so exactly where o the card would be best ?

 

Thanks for any advice and or references for further reading.

[rentaspoon]

Why do you need to control them? Personally I do mine via the motherboard and the bios, it being ASUS I should think they have the option

[red_smeg]

Thanks for the response.  

 

I'm new to OC at present the system is stock .  once I'm overlocking I'm assuming I will need the fans to ramp as the system maxes out so I want to have them setup correctly before starting OC. So i can avoid frying my system...

 

The Case Fans are connected to the H440 splitter not the MOBO fan headers at the moment.

[KingDaddyDaniel]

Your board has 6 fan headers. those would be the best option

[KamiKatze]

You won't fry your system that fast.

 

The Kraken can stay where it's at, controlled through the Motherboard.

 

You can connect all your case fans to the motherboard aswell, usin fan splitters if you don't have enough fan headers. And then simply control them via a fan curve on your motherboard BIOS. This fan curve usually refers to the CPU temperature, but more advanced motherboards can give you options. CPU temp is pretty reliable however.

 

I would deal with the GPU seperateley in MSI Afterburner with a custom fan curve.

 

If you want to place a thermal sensor, use some duct tape and put it right into the heatsink fins of the GPU, trying to avoid the fans of course. If it's a closed cooler design, stick it to the bottom front of the GPU.

[red_smeg]

Guess I should also have mentioned the h440 splitter is dumb and connected by molex power only.  I'm thinking of using the Asus fan controller extender see how that works as it will keep the front of the motherboard clean