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    LOLWUT ImaNihilist's Avatar
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    Question Enough Case Fans?

    Would 2x intake and 1x rear exhaust fans be enough for a system? I usually build with a top fan, but can't this time. I'll be using 28CFM fans, which should be enough. Only thing is, will have 4x HDDs and an A64 with Thermalright HS. No plans at all for O/C. I know it will run "warm", but do you think too warm?

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    in this situation I think 2x rear exhaust would serve you better. that way you're cooling the mosfets and cpu exhaust. Then just stick some extra fans up front and you're good to go.
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    I agree. If you can fit two rear fans then go for it. If you can't perhaps lower power intakes and a higher power exhaust.

    Does the case have a side blowhole?
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    i agree also. use 2 for exhaust, and put the third one so it blows over at least one or two of the more active hard drives.
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