Motherboard doesn't have enough fan headers , please help

[TheErolley]

Hello , so i bought a new PC and apparently the motherboard has only 3 fan headers , i use 2 for my Noctua NH D14 so only one left , the problem is i bought 5 fans and i only have one headers , what do i do ?? i really want to use all of my 5 fans and i don't want to have to buy a new motherboard , i heard i can plug my fans in my PSU but i am not sure , i am going to link my motherboard my fans and also my PSU please help me and tell me what adapters i should get and where to plug the fans because i don't have enough experience in PC building at all

PSU :https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Crossfire-Warranty-220-G2-0750-XR/dp/B00IKDETOW/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469892916&sr=1-1&keywords=EVGA+SuperNOVA+750+G2+80%2B+GOLD


Motherboard :https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Z170-P-ATX-DDR4-Motherboards/dp/B012VOO3E6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469892930&sr=1-1&keywords=z170-p


Fans : https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-SP120-Quiet-Twin-Pack/dp/B007RESFR2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469892881&sr=1-1&keywords=Corsair+Air+Series+SP120+Quiet+Edition

 

[alexoiu]

You can use a fan controller
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dcomputers&field-keywords=fan+controller
or
molex to 3 pin https://www.amazon.com/Phobya-4-Pin-Molex-Connector-Connection/dp/B004CLDSRU/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469893319&sr=1-4&keywords=molex+to+3+pin+fan
but in this case fans would run at full speed. For reducing speed, an option would be https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Noise-Reduction-Cable-Cooling/dp/B007PPHKO2/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469893378&sr=1-2&keywords=fan+noise+reduction

 

[Isokolon]

just get a fan controller.
The NXZT controllers are pretty good.
As are the Scythe.

Also if you use 4 Pin fans, a PWM fan hub is a cheap and effective way

 

[TheErolley]

You can use a fan controller
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dcomputers&field-keywords=fan+controller
or
molex to 3 pin https://www.amazon.com/Phobya-4-Pin-Molex-Connector-Connection/dp/B004CLDSRU/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469893319&sr=1-4&keywords=molex+to+3+pin+fan
but in this case fans would run at full speed. For reducing speed, an option would be https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Noise-Reduction-Cable-Cooling/dp/B007PPHKO2/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469893378&sr=1-2&keywords=fan+noise+reduction

Thank you for the quick answer but if i used the SilverStone fan controller would they run at full speed ? also do i plug the fan controller to the PSU or the Motherboard ?

 

[alexoiu]

You're welcome. If referring to https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-System-Cables-Black-CPF04/dp/B00VNW556I/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469893933&sr=1-1&keywords=fan+controller then you'll be able to control the fans.
You'd power the hub by connecting it to the power supply and connect its pwm connector to the motherboard, for controlling the fans.

However, according to the reviews, it doesn't work with 3 pin fans.

 

[alexoiu]

Check the last sentence about 3 pin fans.

 

[TheErolley]

Check the last sentence about 3 pin fans.

So it won't work with my Motherboard ? or do i need an adapter for it to work ?

 

[Isokolon]

It will "work"
But there's no way in controlling the 3 PIN fans. They will most likely all run on max speed all the time.
This doesn't have to be an issue but can be pretty annoying.

 

[TheErolley]

It will "work"
But there's no way in controlling the 3 PIN fans. They will most likely all run on max speed all the time.
This doesn't have to be an issue but can be pretty annoying.

Thank you very much , i was really worried about having to buy a new motherboard

 

[alexoiu]

Check the last sentence about 3 pin fans.

So it won't work with my Motherboard ? or do i need an adapter for it to work ?

You will be able to connect the hub to the motherboard, but I'm not sure if it will be able to control the fans speed (not running at full speed). I'd say that it should work, but the users reviews are contradictory. Some say it doesn't work, some say that it does.