One of my case fans sounds like it's got some bad bearings, should I disable it and forget about getting a new one?

[_Stripes_]

I know the answer should be obvious, but I'm pretty tight on cash. My computer components aren't exactly top of the line (a i3 7100 and a 1050 Ti) so I'm sure I don't need an insane amount of cooling, right?

[m0k]

you should be fine

just remove the bad fan

 

one fan as exhaust on the back of your case will be fine

[Damascus]

Ya, you could probably run it 0 fans

[Howitz]

well check the temps and you'll have your answer... you can also go to some electronics recycling place and get super cheap fans.

[_Stripes_]

7 minutes ago, Damascus said:

Ya, you could probably run it 0 fans

Not exactly 0, still kinda need a CPU fan (unless you're watercooled) lol.

[Damascus]

Just now, _Stripes_ said:

Not exactly 0, still kinda need a CPU fan (unless you're watercooled) lol.

zero case fans*

[Damascus]

though these exist as well.

[_Stripes_]

Just now, Damascus said:

though these exist as well.

Forgot those were a thing lol