Hello, just had a friend help me build a new PC. Here's the main components relative to my problem: (Can list the other components if needed)
Motherboard: ASUS Z270 Mark 2
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake
Computer Case: CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced
We installed a stock Intel Heat-sink and just recently I purchased a Corsair H60 which I'd like to replace it with. I've been reading up on how to install it all day and naturally I've ended up more confused than anything. I have several different questions. Please keep in mind I'm extremely noob to computer building and I apologize about that.
Firstly. my PC case has an exhaust fan on the back, Do I place the H60 radiator over that, and then the included fan that came with the H60 on top of that, all pushing air out the back? Essentially: Air from inside computer case ->FAN->H60 Radiator->FAN-> outside of computer case.
Next up, and this is where I'm having A LOT of confusion. I don't know where I plug the H60 Pump into as well as the fan. My MB has the following inputs:
CPU_FAN - 4-Pin
CPU_OPT - 4-Pin
AIO_PUMP - 4-Pin
CHA_FAN1 - 4-Pin
CHA_FAN2 - 4-Pin
Here's my concerns - The H60 pump is a 3-Pin connector. Can I connect the 3-Pin pump to a 4-Pin connection on the MB? Also I've been reading it has to have constant 12V power going to it for maximum efficiency. How do I know which connector on the MB has fixed 12V power? If someone could tell me the optimal imputs for the pump and the fan on on my MB that would be extremely appreciated. I can provide a user manual MB lay-out picture if needed.
Last question. I'd like to install a few more fans in my PC as well but my case already came with 3 fans, 2 on front for intake and 1 on back for exhaust as mentioned before. So naturally I've already ran out of fan power supplies on the MB, is there a way to add more fans, like a splitter or adapter or something?
Sorry for the lengthy post. Like I said, I am a total noob to this but I'd like to learn. Any help anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Motherboard: ASUS Z270 Mark 2
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake
Computer Case: CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced
We installed a stock Intel Heat-sink and just recently I purchased a Corsair H60 which I'd like to replace it with. I've been reading up on how to install it all day and naturally I've ended up more confused than anything. I have several different questions. Please keep in mind I'm extremely noob to computer building and I apologize about that.
Firstly. my PC case has an exhaust fan on the back, Do I place the H60 radiator over that, and then the included fan that came with the H60 on top of that, all pushing air out the back? Essentially: Air from inside computer case ->FAN->H60 Radiator->FAN-> outside of computer case.
Next up, and this is where I'm having A LOT of confusion. I don't know where I plug the H60 Pump into as well as the fan. My MB has the following inputs:
CPU_FAN - 4-Pin
CPU_OPT - 4-Pin
AIO_PUMP - 4-Pin
CHA_FAN1 - 4-Pin
CHA_FAN2 - 4-Pin
Here's my concerns - The H60 pump is a 3-Pin connector. Can I connect the 3-Pin pump to a 4-Pin connection on the MB? Also I've been reading it has to have constant 12V power going to it for maximum efficiency. How do I know which connector on the MB has fixed 12V power? If someone could tell me the optimal imputs for the pump and the fan on on my MB that would be extremely appreciated. I can provide a user manual MB lay-out picture if needed.
Last question. I'd like to install a few more fans in my PC as well but my case already came with 3 fans, 2 on front for intake and 1 on back for exhaust as mentioned before. So naturally I've already ran out of fan power supplies on the MB, is there a way to add more fans, like a splitter or adapter or something?
Sorry for the lengthy post. Like I said, I am a total noob to this but I'd like to learn. Any help anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.