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should i put a 80mm fan at top of case?

Discussion in 'Modding' started by Ultimate Gamer, 26 Nov 2006.

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should i put one there

  1. Yes

    16 vote(s)
    66.7%
  2. No

    8 vote(s)
    33.3%
  1. Ultimate Gamer

    Ultimate Gamer What's a Dremel?

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    well i have this case for my comp i havent really modded it eccept for some custom grilles so i was woundering if i should put a fan at the top to inprove airflow and make it mopddified lol

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  2. Javerh

    Javerh Topiary Golem

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    Yes. You should.
     
  3. JAxen

    JAxen What's a Dremel?

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    I'd rather put a 120mm fan there..
     
  4. Dustin

    Dustin What's a Dremel?

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    I'd rather put that case in a dustbin and get myself an antec or something.
     
  5. Ultimate Gamer

    Ultimate Gamer What's a Dremel?

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    80 or 120 not sure if 120 will fit

    Why are you saying stuff like that (not to be a backseat mod)
    but it is a very nice case and i like it
     
  6. M4RTIN

    M4RTIN What's a Dremel?

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    id say its worth it, my case had an 80mm hole already, and since heat rises it does drop the temps a little bit
     
  7. Ultimate Gamer

    Ultimate Gamer What's a Dremel?

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    yes and my temps are high
     
  8. Evil-Inc-UK

    Evil-Inc-UK What's a Dremel?

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    Maybe think about installing mesh instead for passive heat removal and increase ventilation it has its advantages of not making any noise itself and fans can either pull cool air into the case or push it out depending on your fan configuration in the case.
     
  9. Ultimate Gamer

    Ultimate Gamer What's a Dremel?

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    good idea

    well in the front of m case i have a 80mm but it makes alot of noise so i will be putting in a 120 or 140mm fan then that vent and then that vent hole should be good
     
  10. hydro_electric_655

    hydro_electric_655 Dremelly Dude

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    exactly
     
  11. Ultimate Gamer

    Ultimate Gamer What's a Dremel?

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    ok folks
    a 140mm fan would fit there
    or a 120mm fan

    which one should i use?
     
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  12. cire9753

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    the bigger the better/quieter
     
  13. mattthegamer463

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    If you have a 140mm available then use it. Problem is they don't make 140mm fan grills IIRC.
     
  14. Ultimate Gamer

    Ultimate Gamer What's a Dremel?

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    they come with 140 to 120mm splitters but then it is less flow and it makes a little more noise not sure why

    also in those pics it looks like my cpu fan is stopped man i have a good camera lol it was going
     
  15. DarkCreep

    DarkCreep What's a Dremel?

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    No, they tend to ruin air flow a bit and they add an a good amount of noise. I hope you never put cups on top of your case because if it knocks over, it's going to fly into your CPU.


    Do what you want though.
     
  16. Javerh

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    You could also use the 140mm and the mesh to cover it.
     
  17. Stuey

    Stuey You will be defenestrated!

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    I vote yes if it's a nice quiet one. They do make quiet 80 mms you know.
     
  18. JAxen

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    Or put a 140mm fan there with a custom CNC'd fan guard :naughty:
     

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