How to Build a Computer

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07 Case Fans What you will need

This section of the building process will be brief and cover adding fans to your case. The purpose of this is to generate good airflow, and help reduce dust build up inside your computer. Case fans also help keep the inside temperature of your system down by cooling excess heat.

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All computers need more than one fan inside, especially since the parts in your computer are putting off a large amount of heat, and require a lot of energy to power. Normally you will see on average five fans that are mounted inside the case, and some cases come with one or more fans pre-installed. You will want to purchase some extra fans, but make sure that the size fan you buy fits your case. The most common size fan is 120mm, but consult the make and model of your case for the appropriate size. Now, lets start installing your case fans.


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