ASUS Prime AP201 - should I add an intake fan at the bottom in order to reduce dust build up?

noniq · June 8, 2023

My sister recently built an entry-level gaming PC (i5 12400 / RX 7600). The case comes with a single exhaust fan at the back. Since it has mesh panels all around -> great airflow, we did not have to install any additional case fans to get temps under control.

However, the case only got dust filters at the bottom.

I was wondering whether we should add an additional fan at the bottom in order to ensure air is primarily sucked in through the dust filters and not through unfiltered sidepanels.

Would this make sense or am I overthinking? I have no idea how much of a difference this makes.

This is the case she is using: ASUS Prime AP201 MicroATX Case

GuiltySpark_ · June 8, 2023

You can, and I think I and most people certainly would invest in intake fans, but don't count on it being a huge deal as far as dust. You'd do it just to keep airflow over your components. Dust is still going to accumulate.