2 fans and a cpu fan

[Alex G]

Hello,

The case I bought came with a fan that uses a 3-prong, and my motherboard uses a 4-prong. Luckily, I bought two extra case fans and they are compatible with my power supply. That means I can only use two fans for now. What are the two best places to put them?

Thanks,
Alex

 

[johnb35]

The 3 prong connector will still fit on the 4 prong header on the motherboard. It's done all the time.

 

[Alex G]

The 3 prong connector will still fit on the 4 prong header on the motherboard. It's done all the time.

Okay cool, thanks.

 

[Alex G]

The 3 prong connector will still fit on the 4 prong header on the motherboard. It's done all the time.

so which way should the fans be facing? i'd think they should all be facing inward so they can cool the system? but what about the exhaust?

 

[johnb35]

Front fan in front of hdd's should be facing in so it blows cooler air inside over the hdd. Rear fan should be pointing out so it pulls hot air out of case. Are you putting fans anywhere else?

 

[Alex G]

Front fan in front of hdd's should be facing in so it blows cooler air inside over the hdd. Rear fan should be pointing out so it pulls hot air out of case. Are you putting fans anywhere else?

yes, one on top.

 

[johnb35]

Top fan you want it to pull the hot air out.