Do I need to upgrade case cooling?

[Bonesdad]

About to install a 2100+ tbred B with a Thermalright SK-7 and Panaflo L1A. Right now, I only have a side fan on my case. I don't plan on OCing for a while, so do I need an additional case fan or 2? If so, how many and at what locations do you recommend.

I currently have an Antec TruPower 330 (dual fans) and like I said, one side fan on the case. Another Panaflo be adequate at the back of the case? Many thanks...

 

[H34D0N]

i have my 1600+ overclocked to 1.6 GHz on a Thermaltake Volcano 7+ i have just one side fan, but if you plan on gaming i'd recomend it. Once I really start going it will sometimes lock up.

 

[BG4533]

I think your case temps will tell you what you need. If your temps arent way above ambient (i dont know, maybe 10 or 12c above) then I wouldnt worry about it at all. Lowering your case temps will help your processor to run cooler as well. A lot of people say it is better to have more fans on the intake then exhaust. Another Panaflo cant hurt, put it either in the bottom front or top back. Try and see which gives you better results.

 

[idea]

Originally posted by: BG4533
I think your case temps will tell you what you need. If your temps arent way above ambient (i dont know, maybe 10 or 12c above) then I wouldnt worry about it at all. Lowering your case temps will help your processor to run cooler as well. A lot of people say it is better to have more fans on the intake then exhaust. Another Panaflo cant hurt, put it either in the bottom front or top back. Try and see which gives you better results.

He probably meant having more exhaust than intake is good. Always keep your exhaust CFM above your intake CFM.