PC goes quieter when i take the side panel off

[Corey171]

So this is when I am gaming. My PC will go really loud, but when I take of the side panel it instantly goes 20x quieter. So I only have 1 fan on my case which is at the back. I am thinking it has something to do with airflow. Any help?

 

[Soulage]

If you've only got the one fan as exhuast removing the side panel is probably helping the air flow to the CPU and GPU coolers and reducing the fan speed because it's got more cool air to cycle through. Since you don't have any other fans you're not really disrupting the case' natural flow by taking off the panel and it is indeed helping.

You might want to think about adding some intake fans though which should remove the need to remove the panel and expose your system to dust etc.

 

[Corey171]

If you've only got the one fan as exhuast removing the side panel is probably helping the air flow to the CPU and GPU coolers and reducing the fan speed because it's got more cool air to cycle through. Since you don't have any other fans you're not really disrupting the case' natural flow by taking off the panel and it is indeed helping.

You might want to think about adding some intake fans though which should remove the need to remove the panel and expose your system to dust etc.

Is there a case you could recommend which plenty of room for fan addons? I have a ATX board and my case doesn't seem to have anywhere to add them

 

[Soulage]

Sorry bud can't really suggest anything there, not up to date on which cases are good for what. I cheaped out on mine and have been modifying it bit by bit which was my intention anyway.

Just have a look on some of the PC parts websites and see what looks good for you. They usually list the specs such as how many and what size fans they can hold. I'd go for at least 120mm fan mounts, 1 or 2 front intakes, possibly a side panel mount and a rear exhaust.

Note; they may list the size and how many but it may also say (optional) in it which means you'll have to buy the fan seperately.

 

[TheNewGeek420]

If you've only got the one fan as exhuast removing the side panel is probably helping the air flow to the CPU and GPU coolers and reducing the fan speed because it's got more cool air to cycle through. Since you don't have any other fans you're not really disrupting the case' natural flow by taking off the panel and it is indeed helping.

You might want to think about adding some intake fans though which should remove the need to remove the panel and expose your system to dust etc.

Is there a case you could recommend which plenty of room for fan addons? I have a ATX board and my case doesn't seem to have anywhere to add them

budget? atx full tower or atx mid tower?