Do I need the fan on my CPU cooler?

[Rainb0w_Dashie]

This is going to sound like a very stupid question, but do I need the fan on my CPU cooler?

I have the Cooler Master 212 evo and the attachable fan won't fit on either side, it bumps into my ram sticks and my wifi adapter.

So I was wondering just how vital the fan is. I have 8 case fans in the tower so would the cpu overheat without the fan on the cooler?

 

[Gam3r01]

It depends on the processor in question, however I highly recommend using the fan.
Do you have some pictures of your situation?

 

[USAFRet]

This is going to sound like a very stupid question, but do I need the fan on my CPU cooler?

I have the Cooler Master 212 evo and the attachable fan won't fit on either side, it bumps into my ram sticks and my wifi adapter.

So I was wondering just how vital the fan is. I have 8 case fans in the tower so would the cpu overheat without the fan on the cooler?

Yes, that fan needs to be there.

Put it on the RAM side, and slide the mount up a few mm to clear the RAM stick. (yes, you can do that)

 

[Rainb0w_Dashie]

This is going to sound like a very stupid question, but do I need the fan on my CPU cooler?

I have the Cooler Master 212 evo and the attachable fan won't fit on either side, it bumps into my ram sticks and my wifi adapter.

So I was wondering just how vital the fan is. I have 8 case fans in the tower so would the cpu overheat without the fan on the cooler?

Yes, that fan needs to be there.

Put it on the RAM side, and slide the mount up a few mm to clear the RAM stick. (yes, you can do that)

I didn't even think of that, and looking at it against it's just a couple clips so I can slide it. First-time-building problems, god I feel stupid.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Pleaseanswer]

You only need the fan if you want it to work.