Fans for gaming pc build

Sue Goy · Jun 12, 2017

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9KmKLD
Have the parts picked out, but I heard that sometimes the fans included with parts aren't great. Any suggestions for fans that would keep the computer cool and quiet?

Hellfire13 · Jun 12, 2017

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/core-series/core-1100

Cooling system

Front: 1 - 120mm fans (included is 1 Fractal Design silent 120mm fan, 1200 RPM speed)
Rear: 1 - 92mm fan (not included)
Side: 1 -120mm fan (not included)

The included front fan is decent enough for that case.

For the rear get this... https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Xsw323/fractal-design-case-fan-fdfanssr292

For the side get this... https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Pwdqqs/cooler-master-case-fan-r4l2r20agr2

geofelt · Jun 12, 2017

For good case cooling, concentrate on the front intake air.
Whatever comes in will exit somewhere, taking heat with it.
The case you picked has provision for only one front 120mm fan.
I think that is not sufficient.
Look for a case with two and mount two intakes there.
All else does not matter much.
If you really want that particular case, be prepared to change out the single front intake fan with one of much higher rpm to move more air.
That will make your pc noisy if that is a concern.

Sue Goy · Jun 12, 2017

what would be a good high rpm fan for the front?

Hellfire13 · Jun 12, 2017

Sue Goy :

The stock one comes with 1200rpm. If you want better, then this one is 2000rpm... https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wL3RsY/cooler-master-case-fan-r4l2r20arr1

Sue Goy · Jun 12, 2017

Hellfire13 :

To clarify, this fan and the one you recommended for the side are the same?

Hellfire13 · Jun 12, 2017

Sue Goy :

Hellfire13 :

To clarify, this fan and the one you recommended for the side are the same?

Yup, only different color.

Sue Goy · Jun 12, 2017

Ok, is there any way to control the speed of the fans, or are they locked at 2000 rpm?

MasterChief86 · Jun 13, 2017

Sue Goy :

If you get time to check it out, do go through this brief post on some of the better fans. Personally, Corsair Air Series, Cooler Master JetFlo and Asiahorse Solar Eclipse quiet bearing are some of the decent options.

https://gpunerd.com/reviews/best-120mm-case-fans

Also, i assume you do know the stuff on pins, on how you can manage the power for fans and the kinks.

Hellfire13 · Jun 13, 2017

Sue Goy :

There should be option in your motherboard bios. Also there can be fan control software with your motherboard.

madmatt30 · Jun 13, 2017

Never swap fractal design fans out mate , they're good enough fans as it is.

I agree with the fact its not the best case for a gaming rig with that 92mm rear Mount.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/T3rG3C/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1

Consider the n200 instead - its $10 more expensive but comes with 2x 120mm fans fitted & you won't have to add or change anything at all.

Sue Goy · Jun 13, 2017

What fans would you reccomend for the n200?

Hellfire13 · Jun 13, 2017

Cooling System
Top: 120mm x 15mm fan x 1 (optional)
Front: 120mm black fan x 2 (one XtraFlo is pre-installed)
Rear:120mm black fan x 1 (XtraFlo pre-installed)
*The bundled XtraFlo fans: 3-pin
Side: 120mm fan x 1 (optional)

Use any of those i have linked earlier... https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Pwdqqs/cooler-master-case-fan-r4l2r20agr2

Sue Goy · Jun 13, 2017

So I would need 5 fans if I wanted to use all the fan spaces?

Hellfire13 · Jun 13, 2017

Sue Goy · Jun 13, 2017

Are there enough ports on the motherboard for 5 fans? That's where you plug them in, right?

Hellfire13 · Jun 13, 2017

Use splitters if there are not enough slots.

madmatt30 · Jun 14, 2017

You don't need to install any extra fans in the n200 - off the bat it has incredibly good airflow.
The front is entirely mesh , the front intake is completely unrestricted by any drive cages & is on a level that splits airflow directly between CPU & GPU.

Obsessing over amount of fans is daft, adding more you'll just create noise & temps will be barely affected.

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