What is an EXT_FAN and do you need it

[xxcrimsonspiritsxx]

I have an asus formula x and it has three EXT_FANs, which I'm not sure what it is and if you purchase whatever gets there separately

Thank you in advance

 

[Eximo]

Just fan headers, you can install more fans and control them with the motherboard (if you get the right type of fans)

Common fan header names would be CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, OPT_FAN, CHA_FAN, FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, and so on.

 

[xxcrimsonspiritsxx]

Just fan headers, you can install more fans and control them with the motherboard (if you get the right type of fans)

Common fan header names would be CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, OPT_FAN, CHA_FAN, FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, and so on.

Well this is why I'm confused, the fans of the case are already hooked to the case's fan controls panel (case is phantom 820) ... Do I put them on the MB or keep them on the case?

PS: MB only has 3 EXT_FANs while the case has 4 fans

 

[Eximo]

You can configure it however you want. If you are using a fan hub, then you are controlling all the fans through a single point.

The headers on the motherboard could be all controlled independently.

 

[Paperdoc]

Not sure exactly what mobo you have. The website for their Maximus X Formula mobo, p.1-19, says it has three CHA_FANn headers for case fans, ONE header called EXT_FAN, and several others for specific uses. The EXT_FAN header is NOT for use with any standard fan directly. Instead, it is a place to plug in an extra-cost accessory you get only by ordering. That is a circuit board with additional fan headers you can use through the mobo for more fans. BUT, to use four fans with your existing mobo and not require that added board, all you need is a single SPLITTER that will allow you to connect two of those fans to a single CHA_FAN header.

 

[toshibitsu]

EXT is for extraordinary. You'll want to use a really nice fan. 😉

 

[Paperdoc]

Thanks for Best Solution. If you need any help on getting a Splitter (NOT a Hub), post back here.

 

[xxcrimsonspiritsxx]

Thanks for Best Solution. If you need any help on getting a Splitter (NOT a Hub), post back here.

Well that was a good explanation, and I'm omw to the pc store next by to check if they have splitter, I also need a usb2.0 header splitter T-T ... four usb2 on case, can't even use one


But anyway I hope you don't mind that I message you later on to ask you a couple of things?


Thank you and have a great day