| Main > Main Forum |
| what fans for arcade cabinet? |
| (1/6) > >> |
| lee123:
Hi, I have just started my first arcade cabinet. I have done quite a bit of research and I am am progressing nicely. the only subject I am not sure about is fans to cool the inside of the cabinet. I am using a PC tower and a CRT monitor inside the cabinet. Are fans neccessary or should I just have a vent and should the vent be at the top or bottom? If a fan is neccessary is it there to blow cold air in or warm air out? Finnaly, if a fan should be used do you have any recommendations of which to use and where to get them? - I live in the UK. thanks Lee |
| ahofle:
It's one of those hard to answer questions. It really depends on how hot it's going to get in your cabinet. I have a UAII cabinet which has openings in the back (overheating has never been a problem for me) so I haven't needed a fan. But if you decide you do need one, you want the fan up high blowing the warm air out, and a vent on the bottom typically. At least that's what I've read around here. |
| Havok:
The only fans I have are on my power supply and CPU - they are mounted directly to the inside of the cabinet. Overheating has never been a problem for me. I would suggest running without fans and monitor the cpu temperature - you can do this in the BIOS, or some manufacturers give you a program to run in the O/S... |
| Circo:
The only time that I have had problems with heat is interestingly enough the speakers. My cab has a 10" ligitech sub in it, and when playing music at high levels it will cut out. So I need to add a fan to keep the amp in the sub cool. As far as the computer or monitor... never had a problem with that. |
| somunny:
I also have a UAII that I installed two 120mm 12V fans in. They're pretty noisy though, so I never really use them. I think as long as you have some type of exhaust port towards the top of the cabinet for the warmer air to escape through, you shouldn't have any problems. Steve |
| Navigation |
| Message Index |
| Next page |