Quick total noob question. H100 installation.

[bimmernoob]

Hey, so I'm new to this PC building scene, obviously.

I've got an ASUS M5A99X EVO board.
I'm using the H100 liquid cooling unit, and my question is..

Would I plug the 3 pin fan connector intot he 3 pin PWR fan port on the MB, or the 4 pin CPU fan port?

I am going to assume the CPU fan port as it's the CPU cooler, but I have to ask so I don't mess something up.

[Doctor_Death]

If your using the H100, first make sure you have the pump 3pin plugged into the CPU fan header. For the best performance with the H100, you should be running 4/120mm fans in a push pull configuration, and control the fan speed with a fan controller . If you haven't paid for the H100. then by all means go with the Thermaltake water 2.0 Extreme, it performs much better than the H100

[bimmernoob]

I've got the H100 installed right now. Waiting the PSU and CPU to arrive today.
I was going to do the 2.0 extreme, but I don't think it'd fit..
The h100 with a slim rad BARELY fits with the mobo in.

[Doctor_Death]

I've got the H100 installed right now. Waiting the PSU and CPU to arrive today.
I was going to do the 2.0 extreme, but I don't think it'd fit..
The h100 with a slim rad BARELY fits with the mobo in.

I told you in your last post, that I had installed both the H100 as well as the TT Extreme in the 550D with no clearance issues.

[bimmernoob]

I saw that, but it was a couple days after I purchased the H100.
If it all fits without issues, I'll get the 2.0 Extreme in a week and use that instead. I'll toss the H100 on CL or save it for a different build.

[realneil]

Doesn't the H-100 plug into the CPU fan header and the two fans plug into the ports on the pump housing?

Stan's idea to use a Fan Controller and ~four~ fans in a push/pull configuration is the best way to go.
I would use premium aftermarket fans instead of the ones that come with the H-100.
I personally like the Cougar Vortex PWM fans that you can get on Newegg. They are quiet, and they move a whole lot of air through the radiator.

[bimmernoob]

Doesn't the H-100 plug into the CPU fan header and the two fans plug into the ports on the pump housing?

Stan's idea to use a Fan Controller and ~four~ fans in a push/pull configuration is the best way to go.
I would use premium aftermarket fans instead of the ones that come with the H-100.
I personally like the Cougar Vortex PWM fans that you can get on Newegg. They are quiet, and they move a whole lot of air through the radiator.

The pump itself has a power plug that plugs into the PSU, and a "fan plug" that I was told plugs into the CPU port, which I just did.

But with the fans, I was told to go with Newegg.com - Noctua NF-F12 PWM 120mm Case Fan those fans.

I'll grab both just in case. I do plan on getting different fans to replace all the fans in the case.
It came from newegg with a "high performance" fan but we'll see how that works tonight.

[PoLoMoTo]

Don't the fans go here?

[bimmernoob]

Don't the fans go here?

Yes but there is a 3 pin fan plug that comes out of the pump, along with the pump power cable.
That is what plugs into the MB, I was just curious as to which one I should use.

[PoLoMoTo]

Yes but there is a 3 pin fan plug that comes out of the pump, along with the pump power cable.
That is what plugs into the MB, I was just curious as to which one I should use.

Oh I thought you were wondering where the fans plugs in, my mistake

[bimmernoob]

Oh I thought you were wondering where the fans plugs in, my mistake

No worries. I like that you said that, it just goes to show how much help this site can provide. It's awesome!