Additional fan help

[DerAltesTroops]

Hello everyone. I am building my first computer tomorrow. I use the "Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3" motherboard and a "Cooler Master Silencio 550" and i was wondering is it possible to connect an additional 120 mm fan to my motherboard? And if so where can i see it? because i can't seem to find anything about it anywhere. Hope to hear from you soon

- John

[Dark Mantis]

Hi and welcome.


You most certainly can add an extra fan or two with no problems. There are several headers on the motherboard marked SYS_FAN or PWR_FAN that are designed for just that eventuality. You could of course use a molex connector straight from the PSU if you would prefer.

They are all marked in the manual.

[DerAltesTroops]

Thanks! What is the difference between the "SYS_FAN" and the "PWR_FAN"? And what is a molex connector?

[Gloup_Gloup]

Hi DerAltesTroops,

The difference is a number of pin ...

See picture ...

EDIT01 :
You ask : And what is a molex connector? See below...
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6962/yhst1562312198639519851wc4.jpg
http://www.techenclave.com/topic/474260-how-to-use-the-coolermaster-blademaster-fans/page__p__1212762#entry1212762

The best  here : http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00095527.html
Gloup_Gloup

[DerAltesTroops]

Radical! Now would it even be necessary to install a third fan into a computer with these specs?

Mobo: "Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3"
CPU: "Intel i5 2500K" (With stock cooler)
GPU: "Inno3D Geforce GTX 560"
RAM: "Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B"
SSD: "Vertex 3 120 GB SSD"
HDD: "Samsung Spinpoint 1TB F3"
PSU: "Cooler Master 750W bronze"
Case: "Cooler Master Silencio 550"

[Gloup_Gloup]

Hi DerAltesTroops, 

Gives us more infos about temp, with this soft:
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor-pro.html
AND
Check a temp and Voltage with SensorsView
http://www.stvsoft.com/

With this two soft , you have a posibility to double check a situation...

Do not installed Easy Tune from Gigabyte.

Gloup_Gloup

[Dark Mantis]

Radical! Now would it even be necessary to install a third fan into a computer with these specs?

Personally I would add a couple of extra fans but more for the fact that I could have them all turned down in speed but still shift a fair amount of air. That way you will keep cool temperatures whilst managing low noise levels.

[DerAltesTroops]

Hi DerAltesTroops, 

Gives us more infos about temp, with this soft:
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor-pro.html
AND
Check a temp and Voltage with SensorsView
http://www.stvsoft.com/

With this two soft , you have a posibility to double check a situation...

Do not installed Easy Tune from Gigabyte.

Gloup_Gloup

Ok i'll be putting the computer together either today or tomorrow and i will let you know as soon as i find out Also why not easytune?

Radical! Now would it even be necessary to install a third fan into a computer with these specs?

Personally I would add a couple of extra fans but more for the fact that I could have them all turned down in speed but still shift a fair amount of air. That way you will keep cool temperatures whilst managing low noise levels.

My fan only supports one extra fan (I was really pushing my budget to the limit). And also what software do you recommend for controlling fan speeds?

You've both been a great help so far!   

[Dark Mantis]

You don't need any software as such, you can use the settings in the BIOS. The other option is to get a cheap fan controller and use that to manually set up your fan speed individually.

My fan only supports one extra fan (I was really pushing my budget to the limit).

I take it that you meant to say that your case only supports one extra fan ?

[DerAltesTroops]

You don't need any software as such, you can use the settings in the BIOS. The other option is to get a cheap fan controller and use that to manually set up your fan speed individually.

My fan only supports one extra fan (I was really pushing my budget to the limit).

I take it that you meant to say that your case only supports one extra fan ?

Woops  Yeah thats what i meant.

[Gloup_Gloup]

Also why not easytune?

Because Easy Tune cause sometime a problem, a trouble..
so other software are the best.

Gloup_Gloup

[Dark Mantis]

Yes I to would agree with Gloup_Gloup regarding the bundled software. Better to steer clear of it in general.

[Rolo42]

I used EasyTune to change settings on the UD3H and the UD4 to find stable overclocks; it was handy to not have to reboot.

However, I used CPUID HW Monitor and CPU-Z for monitoring.

The other bundled software is garbage and caused me problems.

These are why I perform a test install (without activation) and then perform the real install.

[DerAltesTroops]

Ok guys so i am currently assembling the PC, but i've run into a problem. There is an SS usb cable and i don't know where to connect it since my motherboard doesn't have an intern usb port. Do i have to buy an adaptor?

[dikal]

There is a USB 3.0 internal connector (marked as F_USB30), next to front panel connector.