What makes a good PC fan?

The best PC fans do not only make for a cool and comfortable PC temperature, they often also keep noise to a minimum. Ideally, your PC fan wont add to the noise your machine produces either. That’s often easier said than done, but if sound is a top priority, the Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM is your best bet.

Does it matter what fans I get for my PC?

The higher the CFM the more air it can push. You might have two large exhaust fans with a very high CFM and two smaller intake fans with a much lower CFM. Also, be aware of the other fans in your system that could impact the air flow such as CPU and GPU fans.

Is 5 fans enough for a gaming PC?

There is a minimum amount of fans you need to keep your gaming PC cool at all times when gaming. All the additional fans installed will be just to keep your gaming PC more maintained at your desired temperatures and also when you would want to upgrade some of your parts especially the CPU.

What is a good fan speed for gaming PC?

If you have the stock CPU fan, then running a fan at 70\% of RPM or above will be the recommended CPU fan speed range. For gamers when their CPU temperature reaches 70C, setting RPM at 100\% is the ideal CPU fan speed. At 50C to 55C the normal CPU fan speed should be around 50\% of total RPM.

How do you pick case fans?

Generally, you want the case fans in front of the case drawing in air while the fans at the rear blow air out. If your case has vents at the top, they should be placed as exhaust fans because hot air will rise. Side-mounted fans should be used for intake, though they often don’t have air filters.

Are 2 case fans enough for gaming?

Are two 2 fans enough for a gaming PC? But normally, two case fans (one intake in front and one exhaust at the back) show great improvements to the CPU and GPU thermals of the computer. For a low-end gaming PC, 1/1 is fine. But for high-end power hardware, 2/1 is better.

Do I need a top exhaust fan?

Generally, you want the case fans in front of the case drawing in air while the fans at the rear blow air out. If your case has vents at the top, they should be placed as exhaust fans because hot air will rise.

Why is CPU fan so loud?

A loud computer fan is usually caused by dust and dirt, so get out the compressed air cans and give your PC or laptop a quick blast of clean air to clean them as part of your regular PC maintenance routine. Loud computer fans are overworked fans, which could impact the overall performance of your PC.