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case fan configuration

Forum discussion tagged with case fan configuration.
  1. Westley The questionnair.

    Question Best spot for fan under gpu in Sama IMO1 PRO?

    So I just transferred my components to the Sama IMO1 PRO case and the temps for my GPU are 4 degrees hotter than they were, both at idle and max load. I have an Asrock Challenger RX 6650 xt (picture below) and was wondering if I should put the case fan I have under it more to the right side of...
  2. RHF014

    Question Can I install Deepcool FC120 3 in 1 ARGB fans as 2 front intake fans and 1 rear exhaust fan?

    I have a Deepcool Matrexx 40 3FS case. It comes with 3 LED fans, 2 fans on the front side of the case working as front intake and 1 fan on the backside of the case working as rear exhaust, whose lighting colour can't be changed. So I want to buy Deepcool FC120 3 in 1 ARGB fans to replace those...
  3. ilovetofu211

    Question I need some help installing case fans ?

    Recently just got some stock 2x Phanteks case fans that I wanted to plug in but the fans won't work. Mobo: Asrock Z270 Taichi I have 2 other case fans work fine but are plugged into the PSU and my CPU fan works fine so it shouldn't be that my PSU doesn't have enough power... I want to plug...
  4. A

    Question Case fans for a 4090 & Ryzen 7950X3D ?

    This is my first build and I have spent a lot of time researching everything bar the case fans. How many would be optimal? Which are the best for this CPU and gpu combination? It will be in a corsair 5000d, which already contains 3 120mm fans. The CPU will be cooled with a Noctua NH-D15. I also...
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    [SOLVED] 3 Case Fans in 1 Fan Header: Is it gonna BLOW UP???

    So I have a Motherboard that is an ASRock X470 Gaming K4. The problem is I want to put 6 (4 Pin Header) Case Fans in just 2 (4 pin) Chassis Fan Headers so I'm gonna split it into two. The power of a single Case Fan of mine can consume 0.32 Ampere so if I multiply that into 3 it will be just...
  6. L

    Question Im getting the 275R Airflow from Corsair, how do i position my fans best?

    The case: click here (if you have any questions about the case this page should help answer them) Im gonna get a 280mm water cooler for my CPU. The case can only support it on the front side, so thats where im putting it meaning i have 2x 140mm fans at the front (for intake i would assume) For...
  7. revanfan

    [SOLVED] What to do with Top Fan

    I have yet another question about the build I'm working on. Hopefully the last one. I just had a hell of a difficult time getting the CPU cable installed due to how my case is built, and I had to remove the rear-most top fan. View: https://i.imgur.com/TYGwto7.jpg I was unable to fit the...
  8. M

    [SOLVED] Best airflow setup with 3 fans?

    Hey guys, I'm just a little confused about what would be the best way to put 3 x 120mm fans in a case. I was thinking of putting 2 intake at the front and 1 exhaust at the back or top? Or Should I put 1 intake at the front and 2 exhaust, 1 back and 1 top? What's your opinion? How and where would...
  9. P

    [SOLVED] Should I use a dust filter?

    I recently built my new PC, and I used the KOLINK Citadel Micro ATX case. IT came with two case fans, and one magnetic dust filter, that goes on top. I've configured one of my fans to take air in from the rear of the case, where the IO is, and one to push air out from the top, directly above my...
  10. Voodaji

    [SOLVED] Lian Li Lancool 2 mesh RGB help

    i recently bought a LianLi lancool 2 Mesh rgb and the 3 included fans each require a 5 volt addressable rgb header but my motherboard (ROG strix b450f gaming) only has 12 volt headers. Some people told me to get a controller and fan splitters but I don’t know how any of that works because I’m...
  11. Rameyukk

    [SOLVED] Which Noctua Case fans configuration is best for airflow vs noise balance.

    Hi all. I wonder if I can get help on the math of my case fan upgrades. Basically, I'm thinking of changing my PC case to use Cooler Master Silencio S400 case and upgrading my CPU cooler to use Noctua DH-15 for my i9-9900K. So I'm thinking of also installing these case fans: 2x Noctua NF-A14...
  12. R

    [SOLVED] H66F Aerocool Fan Hub (Duo 12 Pro)

    Hello,i bought Aerocool Duo 12 Pro that came with there h66f fan hub and my problem is i cannot control my fan speed in bios or in there hub , the remote came with a pwm function but when i press it nothing happened. Thanks you Mb: msi h170 gaming m3 Hub plugged into Sys_fan slot
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    Question Motherboard fan headers + Fan problem solution?

    So I'm currently trying to build an ITX setup with the new Asus ROG Strix X570-I Gaming Motherboard. From what it's showing the motherboard has 3 fan headers: 1 for the CPU (CPU_FAN), 1 for the chassis (CHA_FAN), and another for the pump (AIO_PUMP). And the current cooling solution that I'm...
  14. Sheogorathaf

    Question How may I edit my fan curves to make my computer more silent?

    I want to make my computer almost entirely silent but ready for gaming at a moment's notice; I hope to get at least decent temperature's at most (25-30c) on idle and I wanted to know how I could edit my NZXT Cam software to do so. Case NZXT H710i Aer F120 (Case Version) Speed: 1200 ± 200 RPM...
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    [SOLVED] Case fan installation : OUTTAKE OR INTAKE?

    I'm buying new case fan and asking for 2nd opinion on how to install it. I found an article but my cpu casing is a bit different from the photo in the article. This is my CPU casing, the PSU fan has an INTAKE fan inside and Outtake on the outside which cannot be change. I only have an OUTAKE...
  16. W

    Question Need help with ARGB fan connections/hubs

    So... I have 6 ARGB fans that have a 4 pin PWM connector and a 4-1 pin ARGB connector (for asus aura). I've also got a CPU air cooler that has one 4 pin PWM connector and one 4-1 pin ARGB connector (also asus aura). My motherboard only has one ARGB header, two CPU fan headers and three chassis...
  17. K

    Question Should I have 2 120mm or 1 120mm & 1 140mm case fans? nzxt h500

    My case is NZXT's h500. I'm looking to replace my stock fans, which are 2 exhausts, one rear and one top. Both are right next to one another. Anyways, I'm wondering how having a 120mm and a 140mm in that case's set up could effect air flow?? Since their both exhausts, would the rear 120mm...
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    Question ARGB Fan Headers compatible in my build?

    Hello, I am about to build a new set up, and I want it to be fully rainbow puke (RGB) compatible. So long story short, with the Phanteks Enthoo Pro, the Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E Gaming ATX MOBO and 4x Masterfan MF140R ARGB, I want to be able to control the Aura settings from the MOBO Because of...
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    Question Help with beefy fan placement?

    I have a FX-6300 (stock cooler), an RX-570, and a single case fan, so my PC gets pretty hot. I just tore down some old E-waste servers and got some beefy fans, I can drill holes and add dust filters anywhere in the case (Its also just an e-waste junk case), so where should I mount them? I have...
  20. Shnuggles

    Question Proper fan configuration on CoolerMaster H500M

    Hey everyone, so I'm building a new PC, and I have all of the parts, but I'm very confused on what would be the best fan configuration for this build and hoping you guys can help me. I'll link you guys the full build below. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2XqfbX So the CPU is being cooled by the...
  21. V

    Question Why did my case fan stopped working?

    I have a Zalman I3 series case. The last 2 months everything was fine, but suddenly the leds and fans stopped working. Is there a way to solve this? Thank you in advance.
  22. U

    [SOLVED] Negative or positive air pressure for 1 fan?

    I basically am building a matx build with a r5 2600 and an RTX 2060 from Zotac. However, to fit that power into my build, I had to skimp out on the case and a little bit on the mobo. My b450m has only 2 fan headers, and one is for the CPU. My question is would it be better to use a single 120...
  23. S

    Suitable laptop for casual graphic designing? (Form filled out)

    I have a 4 year old HP Beats laptop with AMD Processor that heats up quickly and the fan would turn loudly, making me uneasy. The repair shop said since my processor is old and replacing it is expensive, and its better for me to buy a new laptop. I mostly use laptop for leisure (web browsing...