Can you mix and match computer fans?
Can you mix and match computer fans?
Can’t use 4pin and 3pin on the same header or they’ll always run at full 12v speeds. Other than those, you can mix and match fans as you like and those LL120 are pretty decent fans.
Do you need specific fans in a PC?
Having at least one intake and one exhaust fan should provide a substantial temperature decrease versus having no fans at all. This is the typical barebones setup when it comes to fans, anything less and you are seriously robbing yourself of cooling potential.
Does it matter which way you install PC 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.
How do I know what fan to buy for my PC?
Let’s first discuss some of the main specifications and factors to consider when choosing aftermarket case fans for your rig.
- 3-pin versus 4-pin (PWM)
- Fan Speed.
- Fan Size.
- Fan Noise.
- CFM.
- Static Pressure.
- Power Draw.
- Aesthetics.
Are all PC fans the same?
A computer fan is any fan inside, or attached to, a computer case used for active cooling. Computer fans commonly come in standard sizes, such as 120 mm (most common), 140 mm, 240 mm, and even 360 mm. Computer fans are powered and controlled using 3-pin or 4-pin fan connectors.
Can you have different fans?
Technically seen, you can just set any fan to any speed it supports. Unless you do some crazy things, there shouldn’t be any problem. You can mix up different rpm and other settings for you fans, like I do.
Which side of fan is exhaust?
If the fan blades look like the inside of a dish or bowl—that is, they’re curving toward you—that’s the exhaust side. (In other words, the concave side is where air exhausts.)
Are bigger fans better PC?
Big or little: Generally bigger fans can move the same amount of air as smaller fans at lower revolutions per minute. Since the tiny electric motors in the fan mechanism doesn’t need to spin so fast, bigger case fans are quieter than smaller ones—and thus more desirable, if your case supports them.