The scenario: AMD AthlonXP 2500+ with stock retail HSF in an Abit NF7-S in a coolermaster centurion.
The question: Do i need to put a couple of 80mm fans in to create some airflow, or will the cpu cooler be ok just recycling the air within the case? If so what fans do you recommend?


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Your PSU may be enough to expel the hot air from the case, ideally you should at least have ventilation at the bottom front of your case to promote optimum airflow. Generally the most important placement for the case fan is at the back near the CPU area pushing the warm air out but it is considered best to also add an intake fan at the bottom front to help introduce cool air into the case ... just ensure you have good ventialtion around the fan area (you need somewhere for the air to come or go). As said bottom line is, if you're stable then you're stable so don't worry.
), but in the summer it might get a bit hot.
