[SOLVED] Front case fan?

rumple99

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Done a new build for Ryzen 3600x with Nvidia 1080. My new case has a single120mm rear exhaust fan but has space for 2 front fans to be fitted. I have a noctua dh14 on the cpu.

Should I get a front case fan also or will the single rear exhaust be enough?
 

CosmicDance

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It is worth having a front case fan as it does help with cooling not only your CPU & GPU but also your motherboard and HDD/SSD s as well.
The cooler air coming in from the front then being exhausted out the rear of your case means you will have good airflow.

It is not essential though and if you are happy with your current temperatures then you don't need to add one.

Andy