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too many fans for motherboard

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i recently got a NZXT Lexa S crafted, and paired it with an ASUS M4A79XTD EVO mobo, and it doesn't have enough fan connectors for the case. i can only use 3 out of the 4 case fans (there's a top intake, rear exhaust, front intake, and a side exhaust i think) so which configuration would give me the best airflow?
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Re: too many fans for motherboard

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i'd go side-top-rear, the front fans usually do little to nothing as the front panel/mesh usually chokes it up pretty good, front fans usually go bad first too

(side fans you generally want as intake)
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Re: too many fans for motherboard

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schweet, i'll keep that in mind.

but is there a way i can connect all of my fans, with a fan-connector hub thingy? also, the case includes these cables labeled "1" and "2", what do those do?
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Re: too many fans for motherboard

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I personally think it's always better to have more exhaust fans than intake. I'd rather it expel the hot air than bring in fresh air that stagnates. My $0.02. Ideally you want the a little more exhaust than intake to create the ideal convection airflow (if I remember correctly).

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