- May 14, 2005
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Hi all,
I'm building my first computer and am trying not to get in over my head. I've already had to replace a defective power supply. I'm using a P180 (isn't everyone?) case with three case fans. I also purchased a Vantec fan controller. My questions are:
1. Should I connect the CPU fan to the fan controller? Or should I connect it to the motherboard? My motherboard (Asus P5WD2) can control the fan and complains bitterly when it's not plugged in. Is there an advantage of one setup vs another?
2. Should the CPU fan blow out into the case or down onto the heatsink? I'm using a Si-120 heatsink with a 120mm Panaflo fan.
Thanks!
I'm building my first computer and am trying not to get in over my head. I've already had to replace a defective power supply. I'm using a P180 (isn't everyone?) case with three case fans. I also purchased a Vantec fan controller. My questions are:
1. Should I connect the CPU fan to the fan controller? Or should I connect it to the motherboard? My motherboard (Asus P5WD2) can control the fan and complains bitterly when it's not plugged in. Is there an advantage of one setup vs another?
2. Should the CPU fan blow out into the case or down onto the heatsink? I'm using a Si-120 heatsink with a 120mm Panaflo fan.
Thanks!