I'm wrapping up my new PC build with the Lian Li O11 Vision case, and I'm planning to add some case fans to it. I've been looking at the APNX FP1 ARGB 120mm PWM fans. My setup includes a 5070 Ti graphics card and a 7800X3D CPU. How many fans would be a good idea to include? Thanks for any suggestions!
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There really isn't a strict number to aim for. The more fans you have, the lower you can run them for less noise. Personally, I just fill every available spot with fans!
With that case, I recommend installing three intake fans on the front and two exhaust fans in the back. You can also add three more on the bottom for extra airflow, but that’s more for looks than necessity based on your current setup.
Quick question: Do I need to buy any extra wires or will the fans and case come with what I need?
I'd say you should get at least 2-3 fans—one for exhaust and one or two for intake. It’s a solid setup that helps with airflow.
Consider getting the reverse blade fans for the side or bottom intakes. Otherwise, the back of the fan will be visible when installing regular fans. Also, make sure you check if these fans can daisy-chain; if not, grab a few cheap fan splitters. Your motherboard should handle quite a few fans through the SYS_FAN headers and control the RGB lighting via 3-pin ARGB headers.
All the necessary wires should come with your other components, so you should be good to go!