Quickcomputerstips
- Do all PC fans fit the same?
- Do I need a cooling fan for my PC?
- Are all cooling fans compatible?
- What size cooling fan do I need?
- Is 6 fans enough for a gaming PC?
- How many PC fans is too many?
- Is it worth buying case fans?
- How do I control my PC fans?
- Should I have more intake or exhaust fans?
- How many fans do you need in a PC?
- Is water cooling better than air cooling?
- Do I need water cooling?
Do all PC fans fit the same?
120mm case fans tend to be the most popular size of fans in modern PC cases, but you will find many sizes such as 80mm, 92mm, 140mm, 200mm and beyond. Fan size is closely related to airflow, in that larger fans will push more air than smaller ones while running at the same RPM.
Do I need a cooling fan for my PC?
Yes, you need case fans. Preferably 2. Pull in cool air from outside, blow hot air out the back. Air and heat movement, not just blowing air around.
Are all cooling fans compatible?
Most air coolers and closed-loop coolers offer a wide range of support for both AMD and Intel processors/sockets. Typically, these devices include mounting hardware for several sockets, increasing compatibility across a wide range of sockets.
What size cooling fan do I need?
As a general rule of thumb, follow these minimum cubic feet per minute (cfm) ratings when using an electric fan as the primary cooling source on a basic engine: 1,250 cfm for a 4-cylinder. 2,000 cfm for a 6-cylinder. 2,500 cfm for a 8-cylinder.
Is 6 fans enough for a gaming PC?
It is always our recommendation that you buy cases with a minimum of 3 fans (or at least slots for adding them yourself) for gaming systems, not counting the power supply, CPU, and GPU fans. I know we say this about a lot of things (especially power supplies), but you really don't want to skimp on cooling.
How many PC fans is too many?
Two fans are usually enough. Two more may see a max 2-3 degree drop in temperature. Benefit of any more fans is usually negligible. Keep in mind the GPU/CPU have their own fans which benefit from a well-designed airflow from the case fans.
Is it worth buying case fans?
The fans aren't worth sacrificing real performance and capability of the system. If, however, you've got the system where you want it and you're wanting to tune it up a bit then it can be a worthwhile investment, especially if you're thinking about some really thick radiators or running lots of fans.
How do I control my PC fans?
Look for a System Configuration option, navigate to it (usually using the cursor keys), and then look for a setting related to your fan. On our test machine this was an option called 'Fan Always On' which was enabled. Most PCs will give you the option to set temperature thresholds when you want the fan to kick in.
Should I have more intake or exhaust fans?
Side-panel fans should be intake, not exhaust, and top-panel fans should generally be exhaust. It's best to have slightly more air intake than exhaust. This creates positive air pressure, which reduces “dead spots” in the case, without air circulation, and it prevents dust from coming in through unfiltered openings.
How many fans do you need in a PC?
This brings the question, how many case fans do you need? A minimum of 2 case fans is needed. The first one is for taking in the cool here (intake) and the other one is for bringing the hot air out (exhaust). The CPU is the one that needs most of the cooling and then the GPU.
Is water cooling better than air cooling?
Water has a much higher thermal conductivity which gives it a better cooling capability than air, but remember a liquid cooler still uses air to cool via the radiator, so when it comes to PC cooling it's not like water cooling is drastically superior to air cooling.
Do I need water cooling?
Yes, it will fit your processor! As long as you have a modern CPU by Intel or AMD, a water cooler will always fit. ... Usually a water cooler offers a higher cooling performance, especially when using large radiators, and also a more even operation of the fans due to the thermal inertia of water.
