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How do I know if I need more fans in my case?

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Next week Im going to build my first computer. I building the Fractal Define Design R5, and that case can take a hell of a lot of fans, but only comes with 2 pre installed (1 front intake and 1 Back exhaust), so my question is, do I get any benefit from installing 1 or 2 more or will it just make more noise to my silent case?

I dont mind spending a little more for better airflow if it would help my PC in any way.

 

 

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can you add more fans? if yes, then you need more.

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You can tell if your PC gets set on fire or if you are running an AMD GPU you probably need more fans

 

 

 

On a more serious note, just monitor your PC temps and if they get too high then get more fans. It shouldnt be too much of a problem even running with very few fans

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Hello

 

 

Next week Im going to build my first computer. I building the Fractal Define Design R5, and that case can take a hell of a lot of fans, but only comes with 2 pre installed (1 front intake and 1 Back exhaust), so my question is, do I get any benefit from installing 1 or 2 more or will it just make more noise to my silent case?

I dont mind spending a little more for better airflow if it would help my PC in any way.

 

 

Im building:

Asus Z97 Pro Gamer

i5 4690k (maybe overclocking in the future)

Hyper 212 Evo cooler

GTX 970 Asus Strix OC

2x4 GB ram

1 SSD

1 HDD

650w XTX XTR PSU

 

 

You would only need one more fan for intake at the front and you'll be golden

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You can tell if your PC gets set on fire or if you are running an AMD GPU

sounds about right :P

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Like @itsmyjobtoknow said, you really only would need one more fan just so you can have positive pressure in your case to help keep the dust out.

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Hello

 

 

Next week Im going to build my first computer. I building the Fractal Define Design R5, and that case can take a hell of a lot of fans, but only comes with 2 pre installed (1 front intake and 1 Back exhaust), so my question is, do I get any benefit from installing 1 or 2 more or will it just make more noise to my silent case?

I dont mind spending a little more for better airflow if it would help my PC in any way.

 

 

Im building:

Asus Z97 Pro Gamer

i5 4690k (maybe overclocking in the future)

Hyper 212 Evo cooler

GTX 970 Asus Strix OC

2x4 GB ram

1 SSD

1 HDD

650w XTX XTR PSU

 

If you have a reasonably quiet fan for intake at around 1000RPM and you add another you will barely notice a difference in noise but the airflow will of course increase. If you had a 2000RPM sickleflow it will be loud and adding another one will only make it louder. I would recommend two intake fans and one exhaust for good airflow and positive pressure.

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colder = better

more fans = colder

more fans = better

 

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Ok then, 1 more fan in the front it is :)

 

Can u guys reccomend me 1 that is quiet but good and not to expensive  (lot of demands I know :P )

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Ok then, 1 more fan in the front it is :)

 

Can u guys reccomend me 1 that is quiet but good and not to expensive  (lot of demands I know :P )

 

Bitfenix Spectre. And have it exhaust from back. Then you can move both stock fans in front.

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Fans that come with the case are GP-14 but Silent series R3 should complement them well. I just ordered two for my Define R5.

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You would know if you need more fans if you're temps are higher than safe.

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