Question Help with buying Case Fans. Case has controller.

[stebobibo]

Hi, I want to buy some fans for my case. The case has a controller on the top that can control the speed (Low, Stop, High). The fans that came with the case plug into connectors that run up to that controller (it has 6 connectors, only using 3 currently). From that controller, only 1 cable comes down to the motherboard. It goes to the "JFP1 connector", of which my manual says "These connectors connect to the switches and LEDs on the front panel". Pics:

https://imgur.com/a/Vy88QIm

View: https://imgur.com/a/Vy88QIm


Wondering what fans are compatible. Uses 3 pin connector. So I'm assuming this means I have to get DC fans and not PWN in order to work with this controller, correct? However, all the fan connectors on my motherboard are free (they are 4 pin). So I could also plug straight into there. But I'm assuming the controller wouldn't work for them if I do, correct? So would these motherboard-connected fans just run at a constant set speed, or do they react to the temp inside the case?

What would you recommend me do? Also, any recommendations for good fans? Comp is used mostly for gaming, I'd say it's a mid-level build.

Thanks a bunch!

 

[triplex1]

Who is your case

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

want to buy some fans for my case

if your motherboard has 4pin PWM headers available that would be the best option.

best case scenario,
the new fans could then be individually set with a custom speed curve based on temperatures of specific devices.

include your complete system specs with the make & model of all components;
CPU:
motherboard:
RAM:
GPU:
PSU:
case:

if it's a prebuilt system;
include a link to the manufacturer/distributor product page.

 

[stebobibo]

@triplex1 it says "Silent Titan" on it.
@JohnBonhamsGhost what do you need my specs for?

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

what do you need my specs for?

you are asking for, "help with buying case fans..."

to determine what is the best available option(s) for you that information is required.

 

[triplex1]

@triplex1 it says "Silent Titan" on it.
@JohnBonhamsGhost what do you need my specs for?

this is?

 

[punkncat]

Is this a custom build or a prebuilt? OR just the particular case this is, I am a bit fuzzy on this aspect.

Normally speaking, 3 pin tends to be a standard "3pin 5V ARGB" and you can get little inline controllers for nearly nothing. If this is built into the case itself it may or may not be on an industry standard, and to top that off, may or may not be speed controllable such as the plug into a Molex connector type.

More information, please.

Interesting find @triplex1

 

[triplex1]

titan using 12v fan with 3pin

 

[triplex1]

Specification​

• Fan Dimension: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
• Rated Voltage: 12V DC
• Rated Current: 0.12 A
• Power Consumption: 1.44W
• Rated Speed: 1000 RPM
• Airflow: 30.51 CFM
• Static Pressure: 0.04 Inch H₂O
• Noise Level: < 15.8 dBA
• Connector: 3-PIN
• Bearing Type: Z-AXIS
• Life Time: 60,000 Hours

probably the fan controller gives you 4 more plugs to connect the rest of the fansThe details that I put above are from Titan led fans and with the same details you can add any other brand of fans you want

1. 12V Connect 3 fans to single fan header
2. Provide a high quality and heat shrink.
3. All black braided cable
4. Great for multiple high-wattage fan
5. Length 300mm

Specification​

• Cable length: 30 cm
• Cable Material: Copper
• Designed for: 12V x 3 3-Pin fans
• Fan connector: Male to female 3-Pin connectors

 

[triplex1]

Whatever fans you get to put in your pc case you will see that they have the same revolutions and the same amperes so that the fan controller it has works for them, otherwise you remove it (don't connect anything) and put a fan hub and whatever fan you want

https://www.hardwarewebwinkel.nl/componenten/koeling/fans/120-mm-fans/merk/titan

If you find it difficult, put a 1-10 fan hub (I'll give you a link so you understand what I mean, you hide it with the wiring) and put whatever fan you want and adjust the speed from your motherboard and the bios

 

[stebobibo]

this is? *sic

Yeah, that's it.

probably the fan controller gives you 4 more plugs to connect the rest of the fans

There are 6 plugs total that go to the controller (and 6 spots on the case for fans). Case came with 3. Looking to buy 1 or 2 more.

to determine what is the best available option(s) for you that information is required.

I'll see what the others can say first with the available information. Would take a lot of work looking all that up. I would think knowing the case is 90% of what you need to know anyways.

 

[triplex1]

Yeah, that's it.

There are 6 plugs total that go to the controller (and 6 spots on the case for fans). Case came with 3. Looking to buy 1 or 2 more.

In total, the box accepts 7 fans, you have to look at the sticker on the fan from the side that takes out the air (there you will find which model your fans are)I sent you a link from Holland with a titan fan, I don't know where you are from, but there are titans in ebay if you search

ebay titan fan and this type

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

I would think knowing the case is 90% of what you need to know anyways...
what do you need my specs for?

the specific fans you want to use should be based on what exactly you're trying to keep cool.

if just a basic office/HTPC type setup;
a couple cheaper, lower RPM, while still somewhat quiet fans would be fine.

for heavy gaming;
a few larger, more expensive, higher airflow(CFM), noise reduction engineered fans are the best option.

if your PSU is a fanless or lower quality unit;
it will likely need more airflow in it's vicinity.

if your RAM has inadequate heatsinks;
they will need more cool intake air blowing across them.

if your CPU and/or GPU is a model known for putting off a lot more than average heat;
even more cool air intake fans with better overall exhaust would be necessary for proper temperature control across the entire system.

what sort of CPU cooler you have installed is also a big factor in deciding which fans and where exactly you may want them located.

what headers exactly your motherboard has available;
how many and of what type fans can be used,
and if you may have proper resources to add a decent PWM hub.

this case setup intended for DC fans with a switch for very limited control is not a good idea anymore these days.
even adding another DC hub that uses BIOS control just to continue using included fans is not a good idea because then you have to hunt down some more lower quality 3pin fans to match them on the hub.

the information you've been provided here by other users is leading towards you using more of some pretty much crap quality fan models in a subpar design for them.