Do I Need Fans?

calebwcramer · Oct 25, 2017

I am building a gaming PC, and I have been looking at other PC builds for reference, most of which had case fans.

My question is will I also need case fans with some of my parts being:
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600x 3.6 GHz (OC to 4.0 GHz)
- G. Skill Trident Z DDR4-3000 (2x8)
- be quiet! - Pure Rock Slim 35.1 CFM CPU Cooler
- GTX 1070 Ti
- MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard
- Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case

My current fan of choice right now is a ARCTIC - Arctic F9, 43.0 CFM, 92mm, No dbA,
and 1800 RPM. If any, how many fans would I need to add, and where would I need to put them?

Wolfshadw · Oct 25, 2017

That case appears to come with two case fans which I consider to be the absolute minimum for a computer. I would probably place one in the lowest position at the front of the case as an intake and the other one at the highest position at the rear of the case as an exhaust. Additional case fans would be up to you, but according to the specs, you can have up to six fans installed in the case.

Personally, I'd probably consider getting a third, 120mm fan as an extra rear exhaust.

-Wolf sends

calebwcramer · Oct 25, 2017

So should I use all 120mm fans, or just the one in the place you suggested?

Wolfshadw · Oct 25, 2017

I suggested one as a front intake and a second as a rear exhaust. If you're willing to add a third, then I would suggest it also be a rear exhaust.

-Wolf sends

calebwcramer · Oct 25, 2017

Yeah, Im gonna buy a third fan, but you mentioned a 120mm fan for rear exhaust, should all of my fans be 120mm fans or should I use the fans I currently am going to use (ARCTIC - Arctic F9 92mm).

Wolfshadw · Oct 25, 2017

Based on the specs for your case, it will only accept 120mm to 140mm case fans. While you could probably jury-rig something to use your 92mm fan (twist ties/paper clips), I'd probably recommend just getting a third 120mm fan.

-Wolf sends

SkyNetRising · Oct 25, 2017

I'd suggest getting 2x 140mm fans and place them in front position.
And relocate 2x 120mm fans (included with the case) to back and top position.

calebwcramer · Oct 25, 2017

Wolfshadw :

Alright, thanks for your help!

calebwcramer · Oct 25, 2017

SkyNetRising :

That is a really good suggestion, I will certainly think about it.

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