Fan controller or plain fan headers?

[goof doofus]

In the build linked below, should I use the case's built-in fan controller or three motherboard case fan headers for my three 3-pin case fans (2 front intake, 1 rear exhaust)? Bonus points for recommending specific headers on the ASUS X99 A II.

[MrDrWho13]

I've found Asus fan control to be pretty good, and often you can customise the curve in their AI suite, so you don't really need a 3rd party thing.

[goof doofus]

28 minutes ago, MrDrWho13 said:

I've found Asus fan control to be pretty good, and often you can customise the curve in their AI suite, so you don't really need a 3rd party thing.

What fan headers do you choose? Will I be ok as long as the fans are close to the headers? I want to be sure the correct temps are being measured.

[MrDrWho13]

1 hour ago, goof doofus said:

What fan headers do you choose? Will I be ok as long as the fans are close to the headers? I want to be sure the correct temps are being measured.

I have one of the cheaper motherboards where all case fans are controlled together, and the CPU fan is separate. 

As long as you plug the connectors in near where your fans are, and don't plug a case fan in the CPU fan slot, you should be fine. The manual will usually specify anything you're not sure about.

[MrDrWho13]

Actually it seems you only have 2 case fan headers, so you might want to use one of the CPU headers for the rear fan?