Is 80mm big enough?

[Special K]

I am getting ready to build my first PC (should have everything by the end of this week) and one of the things I didn't put much thought into choosing were the fans. I went ahead and bought 2 80mm Antec 3 pin fans for my case (an Enlight 7237). I will also have the retail fan/hs for the processor. My question is will this be enough? Should I have gone with the 92mm fans instead (which are only about $.50 more)?

 

[Xmenxmen]

If you case has mounting for them, definite go with the bigger one, bigger is better when it comes to most fans. Do make sure the CFM is higher on the bigger fan.

 

[Tonec]

The 7237 has 2 cutouts for 80mm fans. 92mm will require some case hacking.

 

[ChrisQuickTA]

I mounted a 92mm fan in opening on the back of the enlight case. Just use velcro on one corner and attached the plastic rivot thing to secure the fan, works like a charm. I am sure I might lose a few CFMs because the opening is not 92mm, but the fan was free and blow better than just an 80 in there. Good luck

Chris

 

[Special K]

Thanks for the advice. I just got the case today and found out that it already has a PS fan and 1 case fan installed (which is not what MWAVE customer service told me before I ordered). So it looks like I have an extra 80mm fan. Maybe I will send it back for a 92mm.