I'm putting together my first PC and I've got a build ready to go, which I listed below. My case comes with 3 fans pre-installed, but I'm wondering if I really need to add more fans or if it's just overkill. I've seen videos where people add more fans (like to the top or bottom of the case) for better airflow. What's the consensus? Should I add more fans? If so, which ones would be best and where should I place them? Sorry if this seems like a silly question, I'm still new to all this!
5 Answers
You can always add more fans later if you're feeling like you need them after testing your temps. It's not a must right now!
Honestly, returning your GPU and getting a different model might be a better move than adding fans. The 7900XT isn't necessary for everyone; consider looking into the 9070/9070XT instead!
You can add more if you want, but it's not really necessary for most builds. My advice would be to wait and see how your system runs before diving into extra components.
You definitely have options! If you decide to add more, you could fit 3 more fans at the top and possibly more at the bottom. I’d recommend Arctic P12 fans for good performance, plus a fan hub if needed.
No, you don't need to add extra fans right now unless you have specific cooling issues. Your setup should be fine as it is!
Why do you say that? I haven't purchased the GPU yet!