Do I need more fans?

turkey3_scratch · Aug 7, 2014

My build is going to be running Ubuntu in the console window with an underclocked CPU. It will be used as a web server. There are 2 fans that come with the case. Do I need more? It will be an always-on computer.

legend001523 · Aug 7, 2014

Yes, if it's always on, more heat will be generated, maybe 1 or 2 more? But see the temps with just your stock fans for a day or 2, you'll know if you need more

kunthakenthe · Aug 7, 2014

well it depends how powerful are those fans,what components, and where the fans are. if the fans are placed in the back and front and thier only a cpu it should be okay. if theres more components or thier not in a good config get more fans.

Gam3r01 · Aug 7, 2014

It depends on the size of the case being used. A larger case like my 300r runs quite well with 2 intake and 2 exhaust (Its 3 exhaust, rad and case fan)
Smaller cases get plenty of flow from one intake one exhaust, more fans simply mean more noise.

leeb2013 · Aug 7, 2014

need full specs of PC, case, fans/positions etc. The questions is like; do I need more chairs in my house? LOL

legend001523 · Aug 7, 2014

leeb2013 :

Yes you do, I hate going to your house and sitting on the floor

kunthakenthe · Aug 7, 2014

legend001523 :

i know right sometimes i just want to break the chair he sitting on, on his m*********************************************** n=head :fou:

turkey3_scratch · Aug 7, 2014

The two fans do not include the CPU heat sink fan. The computer does NOT have an independent GPU rather one integrated into the Intel processor. It'll have 4GB DDR3. Also, it is a MicroATX motherboard. And this case http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G6TAAWC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

kunthakenthe · Aug 7, 2014

i dont think you'll need more fans unless you feel its running hot,

turkey3_scratch · Aug 7, 2014

kunthakenthe :

Okay, thanks! I will monitor the heat at first and see how it goes. Don't forget I am running Ubuntu console, not PC gaming guys. Also, it will not be on a carpet.

kunthakenthe · Aug 7, 2014

turkey3_scratch :

yeah i think you'll be fine

Gam3r01 · Aug 7, 2014

Those types of cases have abysmal airflow to begin with, more fans would just blow air around rather than out of the case. Sometimes less is more with fans.

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