EK-XLC Predator 360 Push-Pull Add-On

delpy8 · 20 Aug 2016 at 14:59

Hi all

Can anyone confirm they are using one of these as Im confused or must be thick as I cannot see how I connect 6 fans to the predator,

You get three fan connectors on the predator and a 3 way splitter with the push/pull kit so that makes 5 fans connected

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109863688.pdf

Any help appreciated

MrMD · 20 Aug 2016 at 19:26

The pdf shows a 2 way splitter aswell as a 3 way,this gives you enough connectors for 6 fans

delpy8 · 20 Aug 2016 at 19:35

MrMD said:
The pdf shows a 2 way splitter aswell as a 3 way,this gives you enough connectors for 6 fans

Hi I assumed you only got a three way splitter But that makes sense lol

Cheers

Rustyone · 21 Aug 2016 at 14:40

Push / Pull is not worth the bother, the extra fan noise / cables etc. for a couple of Degrees

.:SAmSuNG:. · 21 Aug 2016 at 15:43

Agreed not worth the money.

delpy8 · 22 Aug 2016 at 15:35

I agree push and pull is not worth the trouble BUT Im still confused by the reply from EK below As I still cannot see how you connect 6 fans with only a three fan splitter that is supplied in the push and pull kit,

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us! For a Push-Pull Configuration, we do now offer an upgrade for the Predator 360 (https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-xlc-predator-360-push-pull-add-on). This comes with 3 additional Vardar fans and another 3-fan splitter, allowing you to achieve 6 fans on the Predator fan header.

If you already have 3 additional fans, then all you would need to do is purchase a 3-fan splitter (https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-cable-y-splitter-3-fan-pwm-10cm) so that you can attach the 3 fans to the fan header.

If you have any further questions, just let me know!

Regards,

Rustyone · 22 Aug 2016 at 18:18

No, you'd need a 2 way split and a 3 way one, or use another fan controller, you can pick up splitter cables from most places.

Or something on these lines.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aqua...p-to-9-fans-or-aquabus-devices-bb-004-aq.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-pwm-fan-hub-ca-009-pt.html

delpy8 · 22 Aug 2016 at 18:26

I understand that, but how can ek say it's an upgrade kit if it does not serve to add the extra three fans a tad misleading

Rustyone · 23 Aug 2016 at 11:14

delpy8 said:
I understand that, but how can ek say it's an upgrade kit if it does not serve to add the extra three fans a tad misleading

Yes it is, the upgrade kit should have the required parts.

Panos · 24 Aug 2016 at 21:39

You do not need 6 fans with the Predator.
I have mine on pull configuration at the top of the case, and only running 100% fan speed when benching. All the other time 70-80% is more than enough to cool a 4930K @ 4.5 (previously 4820K @4.8) and a R9 Nano (pre-filled block) or now the GTX 1080. (pre-filled block).

To give you an example good the cooling is with the 3 fans, 41C @ 70% speed, while playing games with the 1080 @ 2164 core. Or 44C while benching at 100% fan speed.