Connectors on PSU, mobo, fans: compatible?

[snakehdude]

I have these components, and a question about fan connectors.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144279
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139090
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128762

The fans that come with the case all have Molex connectors. I have read the specs for the PSU and the motherboard and there is no mention of anywhere to attach Molex connectors. Is there a way to make the components work together, or am I screwed?

Can I buy an adapter to make different kinds of power connectors compatible?
Do I need to buy a different PSU?
Am I missing something really obvious? (I'm a first-time PC builder, so this is likely)

Any advice is welcome, thanks very much.

 

[RektSkrubs]

What do you want to do with the computer? Gaming?

 

[RektSkrubs]

So for a good gaming computer, you want:
-Case
-Motherboard
-Power Supply
-Processor
-Graphics Card
-Hard Drive
-CD/DVD Drive

So basically, If the mobo fits in the case, your hdds fit in the slots, and the video card fits, you should be fine.

I do strongly recommend having at least an Antec 620w High Current Gamer, because you can't get that far with only 430w.

If you want some basic specs to look at that will run pretty much any game fine, look over there \/ \/ \/

 

[snakehdude]

It's going to be a file server.

I know I need the components you listed (processor, hard drive and all that); I'm asking a different question. Can I attach the fans, which use Molex connectors, to the other parts I listed, or not?

 

[RektSkrubs]

You will need at least a quality PSU so you can power the fans with Molex connectors from it.

 

[computertech82]

If you are using Molex connectors, the power supply should have cords for that. Many of them. And fan connectors like that can usually stack onto one connection.
2nd power supply depends on what equipment you get, mostly centers around the video card and it's recommended power supply.

 

[snakehdude]

You will need at least a quality PSU so you can power the fans with Molex connectors from it.

Aren't there cable adapters of some kind I can use to attach Molex connectors to the PSU I've got? Would rather not replace my PSU, if possible.

I don't need some super quality powerful PSU, just running a tiny file server here. I want something cheap that will be compatible with the Molex fan connectors, or can be made to be compatible if I get the right adapters or whatever. Any recommendations that fit those parameters are appreciated.

 

[smorizio]

under the spec for the power supply is says it has 4
Four-Pin Peripheral Connectors
those are your molex connectors.
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/443838.html?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=googleps&gclid=CjwKEAjwtMqrBRDwtoehx72vm34SJACl_Un1txDBJmr2xwIAG3xhs9NAAZBY2rwr3Cguy6ZEcaiHEBoCveLw_wcB
how you go from your mb to the older fans.

 

[snakehdude]

If you are using Molex connectors, the power supply should have cords for that. Many of them. And fan connectors like that can usually stack onto one connection.
2nd power supply depends on what equipment you get, mostly centers around the video card and it's recommended power supply.

So the PSU will probably have Molex connectors, even though it didn't mention them in its Specs page?

 

[snakehdude]

under the spec for the power supply is says it has 4
Four-Pin Peripheral Connectors
those are your molex connectors.
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/443838.html?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=googleps&gclid=CjwKEAjwtMqrBRDwtoehx72vm34SJACl_Un1txDBJmr2xwIAG3xhs9NAAZBY2rwr3Cguy6ZEcaiHEBoCveLw_wcB
how you go from your mb to the older fans.

Ah, I see -- thanks so much! That's very helpful.

 

[RektSkrubs]

So the PSU will probably have Molex connectors, even though it didn't mention them in its Specs page?[/quotemsg]


No no no, the PSU has 6 or 8 pin connectors that lead to molex.