Fractal Design Focus G backside fan.

[ritvarsdavis]

Hello, everyone!

I have a little question regarding this case. It comes with 2 fans at the front pre-installed and I was wondering if I need a 3rd one at the back for better cooling/airflow?

Specs are as follows:
Case: Fractal Design Focus G
Mobo: Gigabyte Z370P D3
CPU: Intel i5 8400 with a stock cooler
RAM: Team Vulcan T-Force 16GB 3000MHz (2x8GB)
GPU: nVidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
PSU: SeaSonic M12II Evo Edition 520W
Crucial MX300 275GB
1TB HDD
Win10 Home 64-bit

I haven't built this pc yet as I'm still waiting for all the parts to arrive, missing the storage and graphics card. I just want to know if I need to order a 3rd fan before I start building.
I checked some fans on Amazon UK myself, but some reviews state that the fan connector is too short so I'm suspicious of that. The one fan I have my eye on is this one - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F6S13SO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1 (Corsair Air Series AF120-LED). No more than 10£ if it's needed at all.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Sir_Lagsalot]

In my opinion, i would get a 3rd fan to put in the back. Having 2 fans in the setup that the case comes with would have very little exhaust. Getting a 3rd fan would greatly improve airflow and thermals by exhausting all the hot air out the back.

As for the fan, i have had a corsair AF120 in the past and i loved it. If the cord is a little short, it should not be a problem, since your motherboard has a fan header right near where the fan would be installed.

 

[ritvarsdavis]

Thank you for the reply! I'll get the Corsair AF120 then.

 

[Sir_Lagsalot]

Thank you for the reply! I'll get the Corsair AF120 then.

No problem. Good luck with the build!

 

[ritvarsdavis]

Thanks! Oh, you bet! My 1st ever build, so excited about it. Feels like being a little kid on Christmas day. Hehe.