Is 1 Case Fan Enough for a Gaming PC?

[Christopher Aubert]

So I an planning on building a Budget Gaming PC for around $600~ and I came across the cases. I found myself stuck between the Corsair 200r, and the NZXT Source 210. I know both are very good cases, and both have pretty good cable management, but the 200r has 2 case fans, and the Source 210 has 1. Will it make that much of a difference? I am on a tight budget, and the Source is cheaper by a small amount... so will 1 fan matter that much than 2? (My PC I plan to build is this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nQZB4D) Let me know what you think!
-Chris

 

[ThatVietGuy]

IMO, a case needs at minimum 2 fans, one intake and one exhaust. You need fresh air from outside to cool the components and you need a way to get hot air out quickly.

 

[CTurbo]

I recommend at least 2 fans. One for intake and one for exhaust for best results. You can get by with just one fan though if you are careful. Fans are like $5-10 though so it really shouldn't be an issue.

 

[DMTron]

Well, if you are not planning on overclocking, i think you should be fine. Your gpu already has 3 fans plus the stock cpu cooler and the case fan should be good. But i do not see a problem because even with a tight budget the fans are still very cheap. I got mine for 10 dollars with led lights, the plain black one will cost alot less.

 

[DougLYX]

this is my gaming pc's fan = http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2444255/find-big-case-fan-lowes-bigger.html