Do i need a case fan ?

vinitskr · Aug 15, 2015

Hi guys, I'm having an Intel Core i3 4130 CPU with a future update plan to Nvidia GTX 750 ti or the GTX 960 if I can stretch my budget, other components are Gigabyte h81m-s motherboard, Samsung 320GB HDD, 6GB DDR3 RAM and a cheap 450W PSU which I will upgrade to a branded one while purchasing GPU.
Now my main query is do I need a case fan now and will i need it after adding a Graphics card ?

CTurbo · Aug 15, 2015

What case are you using? Most cases come with at least 1 case fan. I recommend having at least 2 fans minimum. 1 for intake and 1 for exhaust.

martinch · Aug 15, 2015

Whilst you could build a PC without one, it's generally a good idea to have at least an intake and exhaust fan - ideally the intake will blow over the hard disk to help keep it cool (hot HDD's are more prone to failing) - especially as you've got a GPU (your PC will generate at least200W of heat at full load, so imagine 2 large light bulbs in a closed case with no cooling ...)

vinitskr · Aug 15, 2015

I have not yet purchased a GPU sir but plan to purchase one maybe 6 months later. I have a Zebrinics case an Indian brand hot it for 750 INR without a case fan. Can you guide me how a fan position determines whether its intake or exhaust. Also the CPU and GPUs too have fans what purpose do they serve and what a case fan does ?

CTurbo · Aug 15, 2015

Case fans are cheap so you could easily buy and add a couple. Case fans always have arrows on the top pointing in the direction it blows. Intake faces in, and exhaust faces out. cpus and gpus do have their own fans but they only cool themselves. Case fans help keep airflow moving through the case.

vinitskr · Aug 15, 2015

Ok so do I need it today since I won't be having a GPU till next 6 months ?
Also where should I position the intake and exhaust once I got the GPU ?

CTurbo · Aug 15, 2015

Depends on your case. Intake fans are usually mounted in the front and on bottom while exhaust fans are usually in the rear and on top.

vinitskr · Aug 15, 2015

Front means below the optical drives and power button ?

vinitskr · Aug 15, 2015

Here is the case I got it for 750 INR its out of stock now
http://m.snapdeal.com/product/zebronics-slam-desktop-pc-cabinet/551269590?tag=

CTurbo · Aug 15, 2015

Front means below the optical drives and power button ?

Yes. I can't find any specs on that case so I don't know how many fans it will hold. It obviously holds one in the rear and at least two on the side panel, but I don't know about the rest.

vinitskr · Aug 16, 2015

So I can fit one exhaust fan on the rear and one intake on the side panel. Will it be a good configuration ?

CTurbo · Aug 16, 2015

I would at least try to get an intake in the front or on the bottom if possible. If you HAVE to do it in the side, it's better than nothing.

vinitskr · Aug 16, 2015

Ok so can I get a Asus Nvidia GTX 960 and fit an intake fan at the side panel and exhaust fan at the rear end in my case.

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