Do I need case fans if I have a CPU liquid cooling system?

[bmndan]

I was wondering if I actually need any case fans if I have a CPU liquid cooling system?

 

[superninja12]

yes you do

 

[DRagor]

There are other things that heat up - motherboard and GPU. Your CPU might be cold as ice, and that won't help when the motherboard will overheat. Yes, most cases will not work well without case fans.

 

[coozie7]

A couple would be minimum, as has been said, it's not just the CPU that needs cooling but how much airflow the system will need (and can handle) will depend on what parts you're using and what the case is.

 

[atljsf]

yes, other parts generate heat annd yu need to move that heat away of those components

 

[gnrizla]

Yeah your going to need case fans, at least 1 exhausting hot air and 1 or 2 pulling cold air in. With a neutral system it will eventually overheat since there is no way for all that heat to escape.

 

[bmndan]

I planned to cover my PC with this dust proof cover so I thought it would block the airways so I'd rather change to water cooling and remove all the fans

The intention is to block all dust but still keep the case as cold as ice
Is that a good approach?

 

[atljsf]

no

you need case fans to make air flow, the covr you show is to keep dust free the pc while it is turned off

it doesn't allow air to flow to the watercooler you installed, you are going to basically cook your pc with that approach

install casefans and don't use that cover, does nothing in reality, not much people turn off their pcs anymore

 

[bmndan]

no

you need case fans to make air flow, the covr you show is to keep dust free the pc while it is turned off

it doesn't allow air to flow to the watercooler you installed, you are going to basically cook your pc with that approach

install casefans and don't use that cover, does nothing in reality, not much people turn off their pcs anymore

If that is the case then how would I go about keeping the dust away? It's too much of a hassle having to clean the case every couple of months

 

[coozie7]

Good job you didn't cover the system like that or it would indeed overheat and, at the very least shutdown randomly to protect itself from damage.
You can get hold of dust filtering sheets to keep buildup to a minimum and they're very effective, positioning of the system also plays a part in buildup, just keeping it a few inches off the floor makes a significant difference for example.
What case do you have and EXACTLY what fans are installed?
Some filters: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=dust+filters&ignorear=0&N=-1&isNodeId=1

 

[The un known]

no

you need case fans to make air flow, the covr you show is to keep dust free the pc while it is turned off

it doesn't allow air to flow to the watercooler you installed, you are going to basically cook your pc with that approach

install casefans and don't use that cover, does nothing in reality, not much people turn off their pcs anymore

If that is the case then how would I go about keeping the dust away? It's too much of a hassle having to clean the case every couple of months

just let it get dirty

 

[atljsf]

rofl!

this is the first time i see such logic deliver that great approach

cleat the pc each 6 months or just sell it and buy a ps4

too much hassle to keep a single pc clean tells me that you don't really need it, so sell it

 

[The un known]

rofl!

this is the first time i see such logic deliver that great approach

cleat the pc each 6 months or just sell it and buy a ps4

too much hassle to keep a single pc clean tells me that you don't really need it, so sell it

Last time I cleaned my screen was July of last year... probably should do it now...

 

[gnrizla]

There is no way to avoid dust if that's what your getting at man. Either chose not to clean it and eventually shorten the life or take 20 minutes out of your day each month or two and clean it. But overall you are going to need case fans period. You can use that cover on the pc at night when your turn it off from
Collecting extra dust overnight

 

[bmndan]

Good job you didn't cover the system like that or it would indeed overheat and, at the very least shutdown randomly to protect itself from damage.
You can get hold of dust filtering sheets to keep buildup to a minimum and they're very effective, positioning of the system also plays a part in buildup, just keeping it a few inches off the floor makes a significant difference for example.
What case do you have and EXACTLY what fans are installed?
Some filters: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=dust+filters&ignorear=0&N=-1&isNodeId=1

It's placed approx 2 inches above floor (the back is approx 3-4 inches from the wall)
Case: CoolerMaster K282
CPU fan: CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 EVO
Case fan: Arctic F12 PWM

 

[James Mason]

Buy an electronics vacuum cleaner: https://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-MDV-1BA-DataVac-Computer/dp/B00006IAOR

 

[atljsf]

the pc should not be on the floor, on the desk, behind the monitor is a better place for it if there is not much space on your desk

keep your room clean will help to keep dust away and clean the pc periodically or, buy the ps4

 

[bmndan]

rofl!

this is the first time i see such logic deliver that great approach

cleat the pc each 6 months or just sell it and buy a ps4

too much hassle to keep a single pc clean tells me that you don't really need it, so sell it

Yes I know the problem is there are some places I can't reach for cleaning so the buildup is permanent that's why I wanted to completely avoid dust from getting in so it doesn't build up in those spots
BTW there's plenty of people out there concerned about dust in their computer lol
[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9T6WGFmam0"][/video]
That's what I meant by "hassle"

 

[coozie7]

Odd, according to the Cooler master website that case should come with at least 2 fans installed: one front intake, one rear exhaust.

 

[The un known]

rofl!

this is the first time i see such logic deliver that great approach

cleat the pc each 6 months or just sell it and buy a ps4

too much hassle to keep a single pc clean tells me that you don't really need it, so sell it

Yes I know the problem is there are some places I can't reach for cleaning so the buildup is permanent that's why I wanted to completely avoid dust from getting in so it doesn't build up in those spots
BTW there's plenty of people out there concerned about dust in their computer lol
[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9T6WGFmam0"][/video]
That's what I meant by "hassle"

That PC that linus is using looks like it was built in the 1970s.

But yes, you do need extra fans and the dust doesn't just come and set like that if you keep your room, or wherever your PC will be clean