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  • Heatsinks
  • Sapphire
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October 12, 2013 8:54:59 PM

How many fans do I really need for my new build? I'll be using a CM Hyper 212 pro heatsink. My sapphire 7950 has 2 fans. So how many 120mm fans do I need? thanks

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October 12, 2013 8:57:25 PM

What case do you currently have? That decides how many, and what size fans you would use. You don't have to max the case out of course, but it's nice to have at least one in, one out.
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October 12, 2013 9:00:04 PM

jimthenagual said:
What case do you currently have? That decides how many, and what size fans you would use. You don't have to max the case out of course, but it's nice to have at least one in, one out.

Cooler Master Storm Scout 2. It supports up to 9 fans
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October 12, 2013 9:04:04 PM

That comes with two 120mm fans in the front, and one 120mm in the back. That will likely be enough, depending on what kind of ambient temps you have (here in Tokyo it gets pretty hot so I have more). Other factors, if you are SLI/crossfire, many HDDs etc.

I'd start with the stock 3 fans, and see if you need more.
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October 12, 2013 9:06:32 PM

jimthenagual said:
That comes with two 120mm fans in the front, and one 120mm in the back. That will likely be enough, depending on what kind of ambient temps you have (here in Tokyo it gets pretty hot so I have more). Other factors, if you are SLI/crossfire, many HDDs etc.

I'd start with the stock 3 fans, and see if you need more.

Awesome, thanks
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