H110i fan control

SemCee · 27 Dec 2013 at 13:07

I've gotten as far as this:

Asus Maximus vi formula - 4770k processor - ax860 all connected.

AIR540 - 3xAF120's in front of case, 1xAF140 in rear

H110i - installed with 2xSP120's replacing the supplied fans.

Im a little confused as to the best way to control the fans. The H110i comes with link software, i believe, but this cannot be used at the same time as the motherboards - fan xpert2.

So is it best to run all the fans off the motherboard? (if so, it looks like Ill need a splitter cable to attach both fans to the CPU_OPT connection, as the supplied splitters have a special connection to be plugged into the H110i itself).

Also is the board actively monitoring temps, so it can control fans, or am I supposed to be using sensors?

Finally, I also have a bitfenix recon fan controller. It can control 5 fans, (the two on the h110i would have to be split again) and comes with temp probes. Would I be better using this controller? I'm not entirely sure where to best place the probes, but would this hardware controller be a better option?

Im sure this isn't much of an issue to those who have built a few pc's, but I've managed to overthink myself into a corner. A little guidance would be appreciated. Thanks

Make · 27 Dec 2013 at 13:44

Is it a H110 or a H100i?

H100i has corsair link, H110 the fans are controlled with three speeds by pressing a button on the pump.

SemCee · 27 Dec 2013 at 16:51

Cant believe i did that! Lol anyway its the H100i, so the fans could be controlled by the link software. That would mean that the motherboard software couldnt be used incase of conflicts.

I suppose the Recon controller could be used to control the case fans and the link software for the cooler.

I am trying to find the best way of controlling temps and heat with these options, even though my tired old mind is struggling to sort out the issues.

Thanks of pulling me up on that error.

Dirk Diggler · 27 Dec 2013 at 17:23

I control mine with a fan controller.

You can also let the link software control them and you can configure the link software to change the fan speed according to the fluid temperature. You can also control the LED according to fluid temperature.

Of course, you can use the motherboard to control the fans but the SP120's would have to be PWM for that or the above. This is why I use the fan controller, I have 3 pin SP120's.

It's up to you really.