Can someone explain cases to me?

[antoniopoopstfn]

I would like to buy this case,

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00I6BJATW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=390961&creativeASIN=B00I6BJATW&linkCode=as2&tag=tecsou0f-20

I would like to know about the fans I need to buy and the ones I don't need to buy if they're already in the case. Much appreciated.

 

[Hellfire13]

Good case at its price point... http://www.corsair.com/en-us/carbide-series-spec-01-red-led-mid-tower-gaming-case


Fan Mount Locations
Front: (x2) 120/140mm
Top: (x2) 120mm
Rear: (x1) 120mm

Fans Included
Front: (x1) 120mm

So, you have one front fan included with the case. You need to get another for the front, one for the top and one for the rear. That makes 3 x 120mm fans.

Get 3 of these... https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/wL3RsY/cooler-master-case-fan-r4l2r20arr1
Good unit and does the job well with good reviews and ratings.

 

[13thmonkey]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from antoniopoopstfn : "Can someone label where things go in this case?"

If you could take some time for me and label where everything should go in this case I would much appreciate it!

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/aplus-media/vc/83606834-e4f7-4e7b-ab33-7c7d223158db.jpg

Take a look at the manual!

 

[13thmonkey]

fan's in at the front, out at the back, mobo goes onto the mobo tray, cards use the slots at the back of the case to screw down and be supported, and HDD's/SSD's go in the drive bays.

2 input and 2 exhaust fans are usually more than enough for most scenarios, you can do 1 in and 1 out, but it might be noisier than 2 of each.

 

[JoeMomma]

If it were me?
Move the red case fan to the back and buy 2 quiet 140mm fans for the front.
Because the fronts fans are exposed, YOU WILL HEAR THEM.
A 140mm fan can spin slower to be quieter.

Also you can chose a different color for the lights, but I suggest these black fans for best performance.
They are expensive though = $25. Two fans will cost as much as the case.
LOL! Whatever... any fans will do.

https://www.amazon.com/quiet-BL066-SILENTWINGS-1450RPM-50-5CFM/dp/B01JMDVEDW/

 

[Sarscarix041]

You should check the cfm (cubic feet per minute [or equivalent measure of air moved] ) ratings for all the fans. The idea is to have amount pulled in the same as the amount pushed out. For example, if you have a fan at the front pulling in (say) 30cfm, and one at the back pushing out 28cfm, that is okay.

Some people think it sounds good to have "positive pressure" or "negative pressure" -- i.e. to have the fans collectively pulling in rather more or less than they push out. Actually, all that does is make the fans work hard, trying futilely to lower or raise the air pressure inside the case.

 

[13thmonkey]

You should check the cfm (cubic feet per minute [or equivalent measure of air moved] ) ratings for all the fans. The idea is to have amount pulled in the same as the amount pushed out. For example, if you have a fan at the front pulling in (say) 30cfm, and one at the back pushing out 28cfm, that is okay.

Some people think it sounds good to have "positive pressure" or "negative pressure" -- i.e. to have the fans collectively pulling in rather more or less than they push out. Actually, all that does is make the fans work hard, trying futilely to lower or raise the air pressure inside the case.

positive pressure also ensures that air is not sucked in via unfiltered cracks and gaps so your components don't get dusty.