What adapters/splitters would I need for the fans in this build?

[SMYTHmusic]

Hey, so I'm putting together a PCPartPicker list with all the components and gear I'm looking forward to for a workstation + gaming + streaming build, all in one. I'm fine in terms of the components chosen, the last thing that's really screwing with my brain is that the motherboard has only 3 system fan sockets, but I'm not sure which splitters or adapter cables I'd need to run all of the fans and the cooling. I'm planning on using an X52 Kraken from NZXT for the CPU and a set of 4 Corsair HD120mm RGB fans as the actual ventilation and airflow stuff. If any of you guys could help me out with which cables I'd need to buy in order to fit the 4 Corsair fans (not the Kraken ones, those I think are compatible with my motherboard anyway), that would be a huge help. Sorry if my question is a little messy, it's my first time compiling a list like this myself. I'm just hoping I can get all the connections right. Thanks!

 

Here's the PartPicker link: https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/MLRMXP

[Fasauceome]

how many fans does your case come with? will you be replacing any with the fans you selected, or simply adding them all? it looks like if you filled all the fan slots, you'd need 6 fan headers, which is pretty manageable for a  z370, maybe getting 1 fan splitter would be enough.

[NickPickerWI]

Usually AIO's come with their own fan splitters so you can use the CPU_FAN and CPU_OPT/AIO headers for the fans in one, and the pump in the other. I don't know if this motherboard has a high amperage AIO header, some do.

 

For the RGB fans, you will need to take this into account: "The RGB functionality of this product requires a RGB Lighting hub and Lighting Node PRO." I'm assuming the case comes with one or both, but make sure.

 

Otherwise, get two PWM fan splitters and use two of the three available CHA_FAN headers (chassis fans).

 

That's one hell of a DAW you have planned.

[Jurrunio]

reworked bits of it, to make it faster with the same price

https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/hy8m29

 

this mobo has 3 fan headers and 2 pump headers (which can double as fan headers if needed), which should be enough for everything (radiator goes to the front). It's also much better than the Ultra Gaming 2.0 in every way, like VRMs and proper post code display, but less so in RGB aspect.

 

3200MHz memory for less money, why not?

 

X62 is miles better than the x52 in cooling power.

 

970 Pro is no doubt better than the Evo, but imo cost too much.

 

MSI 1080 Armor isnt the card I'd recommend without a low price tag, and in this case it doesnt. The Gigabyte Windforce model will be my choice. After the cost cutting somewhere else though I managed to fit a 1080ti that requires pre-ordering without breaking the budget.

 

Also changed the power supply, the Corsair model is too expensive for what it offers.

[SMYTHmusic]

On 9/9/2018 at 6:28 PM, fasauceome said:

how many fans does your case come with? will you be replacing any with the fans you selected, or simply adding them all? it looks like if you filled all the fan slots, you'd need 6 fan headers, which is pretty manageable for a  z370, maybe getting 1 fan splitter would be enough.

Thanks for answering. I'm trying to see if the case that I chose has an actual fan hub (like most Corsair cases do) so that I could plug in all the fans. The case includes 2 HD120mm RGB fans from Corsair themselves, and I'd just be adding another 2 in the front for air intake. I could probably but the radiator for the CPU Cooler up at the top for exhaust or something.

[SMYTHmusic]

On 9/9/2018 at 6:30 PM, NickPickerWI said:

Usually AIO's come with their own fan splitters so you can use the CPU_FAN and CPU_OPT/AIO headers for the fans in one, and the pump in the other. I don't know if this motherboard has a high amperage AIO header, some do.

 

For the RGB fans, you will need to take this into account: "The RGB functionality of this product requires a RGB Lighting hub and Lighting Node PRO." I'm assuming the case comes with one or both, but make sure.

 

Otherwise, get two PWM fan splitters and use two of the three available CHA_FAN headers (chassis fans).

 

That's one hell of a DAW you have planned.

Noted. And thanks for the compliments on the build plan; I want to put together something that could stand the most demanding games for the next 4-5 years. And regarding the case, I'm looking online at the Corsair site and can't see if the Lighting Hub and Lighting Node Pro come with it. If you manage to find it, please hit me up. 

[SMYTHmusic]

On 9/9/2018 at 7:01 PM, Jurrunio said:

reworked bits of it, to make it faster with the same price

https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/hy8m29

 

this mobo has 3 fan headers and 2 pump headers (which can double as fan headers if needed), which should be enough for everything (radiator goes to the front). It's also much better than the Ultra Gaming 2.0 in every way, like VRMs and proper post code display, but less so in RGB aspect.

 

3200MHz memory for less money, why not?

 

X62 is miles better than the x52 in cooling power.

 

970 Pro is no doubt better than the Evo, but imo cost too much.

 

MSI 1080 Armor isnt the card I'd recommend without a low price tag, and in this case it doesnt. The Gigabyte Windforce model will be my choice. After the cost cutting somewhere else though I managed to fit a 1080ti that requires pre-ordering without breaking the budget.

 

Also changed the power supply, the Corsair model is too expensive for what it offers.

Thanks so much for the help. Will definetely consider the list you provided with everything else. Also, since the X62 is a 280mm cooler, then I could get rid of buying one of the HD120mm RGB fans (two are included in the case already) to do this: Use the back one for exhaust, and move the one at the bottom front of the case up to the top with an extra one that I'd buy for exhausting hot air. Hope that made sense. Thanks again for the immense help.

[SMYTHmusic]

10 minutes ago, SMYTHmusic said:

Noted. And thanks for the compliments on the build plan; I want to put together something that could stand the most demanding games for the next 4-5 years. And regarding the case, I'm looking online at the Corsair site and can't see if the Lighting Hub and Lighting Node Pro come with it. If you manage to find it, please hit me up. 

Hey, sorry to bother you again. According to the Corsair site itself, there is a Lighting Node PRO controller included, but I'm still uneasy regarding if I need to buy a Fan Hub from Corsair and the RGB Lighting Hub. Once again, thanks so much for the help.