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4 case fans, 2 headers?

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I forgot to check my motherboard specifications for fans before buying it (stupid mistake).

 

I have 2 headers (cpu and fan), 4 case fans and obviously the 5th fan would be the CPU fan.

 

Any idea how I can set this up? I haven't got a 5" bay either, NZXT S340.

CPU: i5 4690k @ 3.5GHz + Stock Cooler       GPU: MSI R9 270X                                                                  SSD: Crucial BX100 120GB              Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud II


Case: NZXT Source 340 (Black)                      RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MhZ                HDD: 1TB WD Blue                              Mouse: Logitech G500


OS: Windows 7 Ultimate                                    PSU: Corsair 500W Modular                                                 Motherboard: GA-B85M-DS3H           Keyboard: Logitech G110

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Get some Y cables.

How could I set that up since I have 5 fans?

 

And if I used the fan splitter connected to the CPU fan header, I thought the fans spun according to CPU temps?

CPU: i5 4690k @ 3.5GHz + Stock Cooler       GPU: MSI R9 270X                                                                  SSD: Crucial BX100 120GB              Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud II


Case: NZXT Source 340 (Black)                      RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MhZ                HDD: 1TB WD Blue                              Mouse: Logitech G500


OS: Windows 7 Ultimate                                    PSU: Corsair 500W Modular                                                 Motherboard: GA-B85M-DS3H           Keyboard: Logitech G110

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How could I set that up since I have 5 fans?

 

And if I used the fan splitter connected to the CPU fan header, I thought the fans spun according to CPU temps?

I thought you had 2 + the CPU one.

Get a fan hub. Like the NZXT Grid +.

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I thought you had 2 + the CPU one.

Get a fan hub. Like the NZXT Grid +.

I'll check it out, thanks.

 

How/where does it mount and how is it powered?

CPU: i5 4690k @ 3.5GHz + Stock Cooler       GPU: MSI R9 270X                                                                  SSD: Crucial BX100 120GB              Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud II


Case: NZXT Source 340 (Black)                      RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MhZ                HDD: 1TB WD Blue                              Mouse: Logitech G500


OS: Windows 7 Ultimate                                    PSU: Corsair 500W Modular                                                 Motherboard: GA-B85M-DS3H           Keyboard: Logitech G110

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I'll check it out, thanks.

 

How/where does it mount and how is it powered?

If I remember correctly you attach it to the back of the case, with some sort of adhesive tape that comes with it. And IIRC, again, its powered by a SATA power cable. But just check a video about it, or reviews.

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If I remember correctly you attach it to the back of the case, with some sort of adhesive tape that comes with it. And IIRC, again, its powered by a SATA power cable. But just check a video about it, or reviews.

Right, okay. Thanks!

 

What would you recommend I do for now since I've got to order these online? I think I can get a fan splitter at my local Maplin store, but which fans should I connect up? I have 2x front panel, one rear and one top.

CPU: i5 4690k @ 3.5GHz + Stock Cooler       GPU: MSI R9 270X                                                                  SSD: Crucial BX100 120GB              Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud II


Case: NZXT Source 340 (Black)                      RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MhZ                HDD: 1TB WD Blue                              Mouse: Logitech G500


OS: Windows 7 Ultimate                                    PSU: Corsair 500W Modular                                                 Motherboard: GA-B85M-DS3H           Keyboard: Logitech G110

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Right, okay. Thanks!

What would you recommend I do for now since I've got to order these online? I think I can get a fan splitter at my local Maplin store, but which fans should I connect up? I have 2x front panel, one rear and one top.

You must use the CPU fan. Either buy a splitter and use the two fans in the front or just use one.

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You must use the CPU fan. Either buy a splitter and use the two fans in the front or just use one.

Was looking at this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/akasa-5-pwm-fans-from-single-pwm-header-cable-a96nl

 

Not sure what that big black header is though, any idea?

CPU: i5 4690k @ 3.5GHz + Stock Cooler       GPU: MSI R9 270X                                                                  SSD: Crucial BX100 120GB              Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud II


Case: NZXT Source 340 (Black)                      RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MhZ                HDD: 1TB WD Blue                              Mouse: Logitech G500


OS: Windows 7 Ultimate                                    PSU: Corsair 500W Modular                                                 Motherboard: GA-B85M-DS3H           Keyboard: Logitech G110

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Was looking at this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/akasa-5-pwm-fans-from-single-pwm-header-cable-a96nl

 

Not sure what that big black header is though, any idea?

Its the SATA power cable that powers the whole thing. If you buy that you won't need the Grid+.

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Its the SATA power cable that powers the whole thing. If you buy that you won't need the Grid+.

I'll still probably end up getting the grid because this one just looks 'messy', if you know what I mean.

 

Thanks a lot mate.

CPU: i5 4690k @ 3.5GHz + Stock Cooler       GPU: MSI R9 270X                                                                  SSD: Crucial BX100 120GB              Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud II


Case: NZXT Source 340 (Black)                      RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MhZ                HDD: 1TB WD Blue                              Mouse: Logitech G500


OS: Windows 7 Ultimate                                    PSU: Corsair 500W Modular                                                 Motherboard: GA-B85M-DS3H           Keyboard: Logitech G110

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