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26 minutes ago, IndirectX said:

Is it really okay to have a PC without any exhaust fans?

It will run hot, but it will be okay, just losing some performance if the heat is high enough and it will get worse overtime.

But, there's no reason you can't add another fans but yourself.

 

27 minutes ago, IndirectX said:

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L RGB V2

This AIO is bad for the price, I wouldn't recommend it.

AIO could be configured as the exhaust, yes, but you still need a main exhaust fans that is not on the AIO to achieve best airflow.

28 minutes ago, IndirectX said:

And finally, can the component's RGB be configured (through software or hardware)? Is there any fan hub which comes with the case/cooler or should it be brough separately?

Most if not all recent generation motherboard has ARGB headers, so they could be controlled through a software from the motherboard.

But there is also RGB hubs, which not really necessary, but better for cable management and if there's some special connector for the RGB.

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I found this case "Cooler Master CMP520". It has 3 pre-installed fans in the front and no exhaust fans. Is it really okay to have a PC without any exhaust fans?

 

Im also planning on installing an AIO cooler: "Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L RGB V2". Can the AIO cooler be reconfigured so that it acts as an exhaust instead? (The AIO cooler will be on the top and it has 2 fans)

 

And finally, can the component's RGB be configured (through software or hardware)? Is there any fan hub which comes with the case/cooler or should it be brough separately?

 

Is an intake fan preferable at the back of the case?

 

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Attachment: Apparently these is a RGB Controller which comes with the AIO cooler

I am planning to build a computer, I dont have an actual custom build. My laptop specifications are listed on my profile.

NOTE: I prefer: NVIDIA GPUs and Intel CPUs, CPUs which support LGA 1700 (An okay future-proofing method). Z790 Motherboards but B series is also okay (No H Series). Wanting to use XMP.

 

Current PC Plan:

CPU: Intel i5 12400F (Benches show that it is faster than the Ryzen 5 5600X, despite the Ryzen having more cache)

GPU: RTX 3050 8GB or RTX 3060 12GB (I like the software advantages of the RTX over Radeon)

MB: MSI Z790-P WiFi (I prefer MSI for its BIOS, looking for a reason to use ASUS)

RAM: Patriot Viper Venom [2x16, 6000MHz, DDR5, UDIMM, Non RGB]

SSD: XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 1TB Gen 4x4

PSU: DeepCool DQ750M-V3L [750W, GOLD 80+, Fully Modular]

CASE: MSI MAG Forge 112R [4 Fan] (Looking forward to using Mystic Light software)

COOLER: DeepCool AK400 Zero Dark Plus (Minimal, No RGB and cheap)

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27 minutes ago, IndirectX said:

I found this case "Cooler Master CMP520". It has 3 pre-installed fans in the front and no exhaust fans. Is it really okay to have a PC without any exhaust fans?

 

Im also planning on installing an AIO cooler: "Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L RGB V2". Can the AIO cooler be reconfigured so that it acts as an exhaust instead? (The AIO cooler will be on the top and it has 2 fans)

 

And finally, can the component's RGB be configured (through software or hardware)? Is there any fan hub which comes with the case/cooler or should it be brough separately?

 

Is an intake fan preferable at the back of the case?

 

image.png.a00cbbcd8bc19bdc45e1721c120026b9.png

Attachment: Apparently these is a RGB Controller which comes with the AIO cooler

If you've got intake fans and an opening where exhaust fans can fit, it's okay to leave them empty, as the pressure from the fan will make the air escape there

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26 minutes ago, IndirectX said:

Is it really okay to have a PC without any exhaust fans?

It will run hot, but it will be okay, just losing some performance if the heat is high enough and it will get worse overtime.

But, there's no reason you can't add another fans but yourself.

 

27 minutes ago, IndirectX said:

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L RGB V2

This AIO is bad for the price, I wouldn't recommend it.

AIO could be configured as the exhaust, yes, but you still need a main exhaust fans that is not on the AIO to achieve best airflow.

28 minutes ago, IndirectX said:

And finally, can the component's RGB be configured (through software or hardware)? Is there any fan hub which comes with the case/cooler or should it be brough separately?

Most if not all recent generation motherboard has ARGB headers, so they could be controlled through a software from the motherboard.

But there is also RGB hubs, which not really necessary, but better for cable management and if there's some special connector for the RGB.

Not an expert, just bored at work. Please quote me or mention me if you would like me to see your reply. **may edit my posts a few times after posting**

CPU: Intel i5-12400

GPU: Asus TUF RX 6800 XT OC

Mobo: Asus Prime B660M-A D4 WIFI MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

RAM: Team Delta TUF Alliance 2x8GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16

SSD: Team MP33 1TB

PSU: MSI MPG A850GF

Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A

Cooler: ID-Cooling SE-234 ARGB

OS: Windows 11 Pro

Pcpartpicker: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wnxDfv
Displays: Samsung Odyssey G5 S32AG50 32" 1440p 165hz | AOC 27G2E 27" 1080p 144hz

Laptop: ROG Strix Scar III G531GU Intel i5-9300H GTX 1660Ti Mobile| OS: Windows 10 Home

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1 hour ago, Dukesilver27- said:

It will run hot, but it will be okay, just losing some performance if the heat is high enough and it will get worse overtime.

But, there's no reason you can't add another fans but yourself.

 

This AIO is bad for the price, I wouldn't recommend it.

AIO could be configured as the exhaust, yes, but you still need a main exhaust fans that is not on the AIO to achieve best airflow.

Most if not all recent generation motherboard has ARGB headers, so they could be controlled through a software from the motherboard.

But there is also RGB hubs, which not really necessary, but better for cable management and if there's some special connector for the RGB.

 

Do you have any AIO Cooler ideas? Preferably from cooler master but I'm free for other brands too (in a budget)

I am planning to build a computer, I dont have an actual custom build. My laptop specifications are listed on my profile.

NOTE: I prefer: NVIDIA GPUs and Intel CPUs, CPUs which support LGA 1700 (An okay future-proofing method). Z790 Motherboards but B series is also okay (No H Series). Wanting to use XMP.

 

Current PC Plan:

CPU: Intel i5 12400F (Benches show that it is faster than the Ryzen 5 5600X, despite the Ryzen having more cache)

GPU: RTX 3050 8GB or RTX 3060 12GB (I like the software advantages of the RTX over Radeon)

MB: MSI Z790-P WiFi (I prefer MSI for its BIOS, looking for a reason to use ASUS)

RAM: Patriot Viper Venom [2x16, 6000MHz, DDR5, UDIMM, Non RGB]

SSD: XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 1TB Gen 4x4

PSU: DeepCool DQ750M-V3L [750W, GOLD 80+, Fully Modular]

CASE: MSI MAG Forge 112R [4 Fan] (Looking forward to using Mystic Light software)

COOLER: DeepCool AK400 Zero Dark Plus (Minimal, No RGB and cheap)

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Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240mm is always recommended, if you want RGB then just get the RGB variant.

Not an expert, just bored at work. Please quote me or mention me if you would like me to see your reply. **may edit my posts a few times after posting**

CPU: Intel i5-12400

GPU: Asus TUF RX 6800 XT OC

Mobo: Asus Prime B660M-A D4 WIFI MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

RAM: Team Delta TUF Alliance 2x8GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16

SSD: Team MP33 1TB

PSU: MSI MPG A850GF

Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A

Cooler: ID-Cooling SE-234 ARGB

OS: Windows 11 Pro

Pcpartpicker: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wnxDfv
Displays: Samsung Odyssey G5 S32AG50 32" 1440p 165hz | AOC 27G2E 27" 1080p 144hz

Laptop: ROG Strix Scar III G531GU Intel i5-9300H GTX 1660Ti Mobile| OS: Windows 10 Home

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