AIO help

The1nonly1 · 29 Nov 2017 at 16:33

Hi, I'm looking at purchasing my first 240 AIO (Cooler Master Seidon) but have a few questions on how I would power it.

As far as I can tell, there will be 3 connections from this; the pump and 2 fans. My board (ASRock AB350M) only has 1 x CPU Fan Connector and 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors and the case I will be getting has 2 fans included already.

Would it be better to remove the front Fan, mount the AIO at the front as an intake and use a fan splitter to connect the 2 fans from this to the CPU FAN connector and use the other chassis connector for a fan at the back for exhaust? The pump would also connect to a chassis fan connector.

In my current case, it has fans that run off the power supply so I can make use of that for extra exhaust fans at the top or for any other fan.

Is this the best way to run it?

Bickaxe · 29 Nov 2017 at 17:07

Connect to the CPU FAN. Thiis will control the built in pump.
The fans can be plugged into the chassis fan connectors or just one if you use a fan splitter.

Mount to the roof of the case if possible, failing that, the front.

Danny75 · 29 Nov 2017 at 17:08

The Seidon fans should come with a Y splitter, unless I'm mistaken.

Which case are you getting?

Use this splitter for two front case fans + exhaust fan:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Cable Y-Splitter 3-Fan PWM (10cm)= £2.99

Total: £5.73 (includes shipping: £2.74)

Then you should have enough.

The1nonly1 · 29 Nov 2017 at 17:20

Thanks. I'll be getting the Fractal Design Define C.

Ross Thomson · 3 Dec 2017 at 14:45

put it at the front, rear exhaust and top pushing air in to cool VRM's. might also want one pushing at the bottom to give the graphics card cool air.

The1nonly1 · 4 Dec 2017 at 22:46

Thanks for the advice. I have decided for now that I will stick with my air cooler. It works fine for me.