Need some help on upgrading my current rig!

[tc4mez]

I'm running an Asus P8H67M <Rev.3.0> on i7-2600 which I had hook up quite sometimes back on a very small casing. I intend to change to a bigger casing (Corsair 650D), add in a graphic card (Asus HD7770 2GB dual fan) & also add in a cpu cooler (Corsair H100i)...

Looking at the specs on my motherboard:

4 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 8 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x IDE connector(s)
1 x TPM connector(s)
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

It seems that I have only 1 x 3-pin chasis fan connector, what can I do to add a few more connectors for my fans?

Front intake fan - 1 x Chasiss Fan connector 3 pin
CPU Cooler - 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 pin
Rear fan to draw out the heat - ??? Please advise

I think I'm using one of them lower ends power supply, if I am to change to a better one, is there a possiblity to hook up a 3 pin connector for the rear fan?

I see that I have :

2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)

I'm running a SSD at the moment, I think I plug it into the 3Gb/s connector, should I change it to the 6Gb/s connector on the motherboard? Is there a big difference? I do also have a mechanical hard drive, should I plug it into the 6Gb/s as well or should I leave that for the CD-drive?

Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Godeau]

use a 3pin to molex connector to connect more fans

edit: link pic for chiu, looks like this

the molex connect to your psu

edit2: if u buying new fans sometimes they come with it and sometimes they don't so be sure to check

 

[Godeau]

I'm running an Asus P8H67M <Rev.3.0> on i7-2600 which I had hook up quite sometimes back on a very small casing. I intend to change to a bigger casing (Corsair 650D), add in a graphic card (Asus HD7770 2GB dual fan) & also add in a cpu cooler (Corsair H100i)...

2600 non-K ? i'm guessing you got this with the intent of not overclocking so there is no point getting a high end watercooling kit like the h100i.. but if you still want it just for the seh i'm not stopping you imo not worth the money spent, just get a decent air cooling will do

What was your previous graphic card?

I'm running a SSD at the moment, I think I plug it into the 3Gb/s connector, should I change it to the 6Gb/s connector on the motherboard? Is there a big difference?

yes. use the 6Gbps for ur ssd, personally the other drives like dvd rom etc I just put on the 3Gbps sata.

Upgrade Advice: Does Your Fast SSD Really Need SATA 6Gb/s? : Should You Feel Bad That Your Board Only Supports SATA 3Gb/s?

 

[tc4mez]

thank you for the information & the link to the writeup on the SSD, really appreciate it...

 

[tc4mez]

After messing around with my desktop for near 2 weeks, I replaced the graphic card, a cpu cooler, a casing & a power supply...

- Corsair Carbite 200R
- CM Hyper T4
- Sapphire 7790 2GB
- Corsair TX750i

I replaced the CPU cooler myself using help from YOUTUBE (cleaning off & applying the thermal paste), I realized that the CPU fan running at 600+ rpm only, is this normal at normal load with web browser & a YOUTUBE clip running. The CPU fan is connected to the motherboard 4 pin socket as per previous stock CPU fan socket.

I used the HWMONITOR to record these data. Is this a good program to monitor the data?

I found some old fans from storerooms, 2 x gigabyte stock fans, 2 x cooler master Excalibur, all 120mm fans, I intend to hook them up to my 200R (which already have 1 x intake in front & 1 x exhaust at the rear). I understand that the Excalibur are loud which was the reason why it was removed, can someone recommend me some fan controller for 5.25 Front Bay? I noticed that 2 of my fans are running 3 pin & the 2 Excalibur are 4 pin. Which shop in Sim Lim Square can I buy them molec connectors & what are thoses 4 pin or 3 pin male plugs for the fans call? Or is there a place where they can customized the wiring so I can hook them all up?

Should the fans be balance? I.E. 3 in 3 out or can I do 2 in 4 out? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[foo9883]

invest in a good fan controller

 

[JustAnotherTroll]

for more intake or more exhaust, go google on positive vs negative airflow. there's no exact correct or wrong to this question.

 

[tc4mez]

invest in a good fan controller

Looking at the NZXT sentry mesh, is this good enough?

NZXT :: Unique. Unprecendented. Inspired - Sentry Mesh Product Detail

 

[tc4mez]

for more intake or more exhaust, go google on positive vs negative airflow. there's no exact correct or wrong to this question.

Wah just found a lot of positive & negative airflow from the internet, I'll do some reading before I go do up the fans!!!

Thank you!