Do I need an exhost fan if my PSU alreadys has a built in exhust fan?

ADE · 12-29-2006, 06:06 AM

The question speaks for itself. Is it OK to do this?

spearball · 12-29-2006, 06:14 AM

I would really recommend you have an extra back fan and an intake fan in the front to ensure proper cooling and air flow. The PSU might not be enough. What kind of system are you running?

ADE · 12-29-2006, 06:17 AM

hier end gaming system. Heres the PSU I'm getting
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817189005

spearball · 12-29-2006, 06:56 AM

Yes then back exhaust IS needed. Like i mentioned proper air flow is the key element to prevent overheating. I don't think you want something overheating in a high end gaming system. If you think its going to make too much noise get some 120mm fans.

Jet · 12-29-2006, 07:10 AM

PSUs generally have only the cooling that they need to cool the power supply itself off (and maybe a small amount of heat coming from the inside of the case), so you should definitely get a good fan for exhausting from your case.

**The_Other_One** · 12-29-2006, 07:32 AM

I wouldn't go so far as to say an exaust fan is needed, but it's certainlly reccomended...

diduknowthat · 12-29-2006, 04:13 PM

My Celeron D overheated constantly, (with no graphics card) and one exaust fan. Your high end gaming rig WILL most likely overheat without one.

Ku-sama · 12-29-2006, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diduknowthat

My Celeron D overheated constantly, (with no graphics card) and one exaust fan. Your high end gaming rig WILL most likely overheat without one.

not true, I can run my XP-120 passively with no rear fan and I still get good temps, it just depends on your cooler

[-0MEGA-] · 12-29-2006, 04:30 PM

Most PSU's have fan(s) that dont push much air, and are only powerful enough to keep the PSU cool.

If you have any modern computer, especially a gaming computer with a dedicatd video card, it's highly recommended to have at least one additional exhaust fan.

OvenMaster · 12-29-2006, 05:09 PM

My rule of thumb is "the more air moved through a case, the better". Another fan surely won't hurt!
Tom

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12-29-2006, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
spearball Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150	I would really recommend you have an extra back fan and an intake fan in the front to ensure proper cooling and air flow. The PSU might not be enough. What kind of system are you running?

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ADE banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 15 Posts: 3,372	hier end gaming system. Heres the PSU I'm getting http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16817189005

12-29-2006, 06:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
spearball Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150	Yes then back exhaust IS needed. Like i mentioned proper air flow is the key element to prevent overheating. I don't think you want something overheating in a high end gaming system. If you think its going to make too much noise get some 120mm fans.

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