[SOLVED] Cpu cooler/ power

[WanderingFoe]

Sorry this is such a beginner question. I’m doing my first build, making a test bench before putting it in the case. I have a Corsair h60 cooler and I’m wondering what gives it power? I know I need to plug in the radiator plus fan but does it pull power from the 24 pin, 8 pin cpu, or something else?
Also I’m using an evga z370 ftw motherboard and evga 850 g3 psu.

 

[geofelt]

There should also be a place to connect the pump that should run at 100%
It is probably called cpu fan #2 or such.
I prefer air coolers, but since you have a H60, go with that.

Testing outside the case is a good thing to do.
FWIW:
MY build process:

Before anything, while waiting for your parts to be delivered, download
and read, cover to cover your case and motherboard manual.
Buy a #2 magnetic tip philips screwdriver.
I find it handy to buy a power switch like this for testing.
https://www.ebay.com/p/4in1-PC-Powe...or-Computer/631889283?iid=142232821294&chn=ps

1. I assemble the critical parts outside of the case.
That lets me test them for functionality easily.
A wood table or cardboard is fine.
2. Plug in only the necessary parts at first. Ram, cpu, cooler, psu.
Do not force anything. Parts fit only one way.
Attach a monitor to the integrated motherboard adapter if you have one, otherwise to the graphics card.

1. If your motherboard does not have a PWR button, momentarily touch the two pwr front panel pins with a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Repeatedly hit F2 or DEL, and that should get you into the bios display.
3. Boot from a cd or usb stick with memtest86 on it. memtest will exercise your ram and cpu functionality.
4. Install windows.
5. Install the motherboard cd drivers. Particularly the lan drivers so you can access the internet.

Do not select the easy install option, or you will get a bunch of utilities and trialware that you don't want. Drivers only.

1. Connect to the internet and install an antivirus program. Microsoft security essentials is free, easy, and unobtrusive.
2. Install your graphics card and driver if you tested with integrated graphics.

You will need to remove the graphics card later to install your motherboard in the case.
As a tip when screwing the motherboard into the posts, give the screw a small counterclockwise turn until you feel a click.
That lets you know that the screw will engage properly.
Make a note of how the graphics card latches into the pcie slot.
The mechanism will be hidden under the card and may be difficult to work if you have not previously checked how.

1. Update windows to currency.
2. Only now do I take apart what I need to and install it in the case.
3. Now is the time to reinstall your graphics card.

 

[SamirD]

A couple of things are no-nos for me in your list:

• DO NOT use a magnetic screwdriver--hard drives store their data via magnets so you could have a bad day if that screwdriver comes to close to the wrong thing.
• Do not test the system outside a proper mounting system like a test bench or a proper case. It literally takes just one thing falling in the wrong place to damage your parts--not worth the time savings.
• DO NOT short anything! Including the power switch--see #2.