Do I need a case fan if I have a cpu cooler

[Blisber]

I have the "Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler" in my build and I was wondering if sense I have that do I need any other fan/case fan?

 

[jimthenagual]

I would want at least one intake fan on the front of the case bringing in some air, ideally also having one as outtake at the back of the case. I don't think I'd personally go with any less than that. All the components in your system need cooling, including the motherboard itself. The hyper 212 will create a little airflow over the VRMs on the motherboard, but not enough I would think.

One intake as a minimum would be my suggestion.

 

[Blisber]

I would want at least one intake fan on the front of the case bringing in some air, ideally also having one as outtake at the back of the case. I don't think I'd personally go with any less than that. All the components in your system need cooling, including the motherboard itself. The hyper 212 will create a little airflow over the VRMs on the motherboard, but not enough I would think.

One intake as a minimum would be my suggestion.

Would I need fans for the Cooler Master
N200?

 

[jimthenagual]

That case comes standard with a 120mm on the front, and one on the back so no need to purchase any more than that. Nice looking case btw.

 

[Blisber]

That case comes standard with a 120mm on the front, and one on the back so no need to purchase any more than that. Nice looking case btw.

Thanks ! So I know I have two fans already, but do I still need the cpu cooler?

 

[Rookie_MIB]

Whole point they're trying to make is that while the PSU does move some air in and out of the case, it's minimal. The CPU cooler only circulates air around -inside- the case, and without something to put fresh air in (and thus out through the other side) it'd be like covering yourself with a blanket. Eventually the air gets stale and hot and you're gasping for air.

If the case comes with a fan, hook it up. If it has two, have one blowing into the case, the other blowing out of the case - this creates your flow pattern.

 

[jimthenagual]

That case comes standard with a 120mm on the front, and one on the back so no need to purchase any more than that. Nice looking case btw.

Thanks ! So I know I have two fans already, but do I still need the cpu cooler?

It kind of depends on a few things.

If you have an overclockable CPU, then yes, I'd recommend getting the hyper 212.

If you don't plan on overclocking, then you don't need to get one, as most CPUs come with a stock CPU fan.

What CPU are you getting?

 

[Blisber]

It kind of depends on a few things.

If you have an overclockable CPU, then yes, I'd recommend getting the hyper 212.

If you don't plan on overclocking, then you don't need to get one, as most CPUs come with a stock CPU fan.

What CPU are you getting?

I'm getting the Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB

 

[jimthenagual]

Hehe, that's the graphics card, I'm wondering about your CPU. Is it an intel? AMD? Which model?

 

[Blisber]

Hehe, that's the graphics card, I'm wondering about your CPU. Is it an intel? AMD? Which model?

Ah sorry I misunderstood ahahah. Honestly don't know why I put the Graphics card down. The CPU is Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core

 

[jimthenagual]

That CPU comes with a heatsink and fan which is fine for most people. However, if you plan to overclock, you'll want an aftermarket heatsink/fan like the one you are looking at, the hyper 212. So whether or not to get one is really up to you. It's not required.

 

[Blisber]

That CPU comes with a heatsink and fan which is fine for most people. However, if you plan to overclock, you'll want an aftermarket heatsink/fan like the one you are looking at, the hyper 212. So whether or not to get one is really up to you. It's not required.

I'll get it then. Thanks for the help!

 

[jimthenagual]

Just a side note, I went to confirm that the hyper 212 would fit in your case, and it does, by ONE MILLIMETER!