My first Build.

[iamg0d]

This is my first PC build. I picked this (http://colorcases.com/cases/XRaidE.html) case. I want to install a CyrstalFontz LCD. I picked out my parts, there all compatible. But I have one question. I dont understand the installation of fans. And what/how many fans to get. Thanks for any help

[David14259]

Weclome to PcMech.com and congrats on making the first steps to building your own computer!

-You should have at least 1 fan which is positioned at the back of the case, just under the power supply, blowing out.
-You can also have a fan in the lower front of the case blowing cool are in.
-Some people put fans on the side, blowing air onto the Video card/PCI cards.

I'd suggest starting with 1 fan in the back and once you build it, if you need more, you can add them then.

[iamg0d]

Any installation how-to?

[David14259]

How to install fans?

It's pretty easy...you have to make sure you get the correct size for your case. The normal is 80mm fans. Then you just plug the fan into a power cord from the power supply and the case will have some clips or places for screws to mount it....and that's it.

[avx]

isnt colorcases a bad name around here? Or am I thinking of coolercases.com?

[Cricket]

I think some people have had good service from Colorcases.com and some haven't.

Seems they have a pretty poor rating on ResellerRatings.com (http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2071.html). Compare their rating to the ratings CoolCases.com (http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1954.html) got.

:) Cricket

[iamg0d]

soo.... i ask for help and i get splattered with some case stuff :D i got the case covered boys, i just need to know how to install a fan, and any suggestions. i want something i can put a nice grill on

[David14259]

There are clips or holes for screws somewhere in your case. I'm confident you can figure out how to mount them :)

[iamg0d]

Jeez. I meant the wiring. And a little detail here (dont mean to be the "bitch" but m an eager beaver :D)

[David14259]

Most fans only have 1 wire that connects to the power supply. Some will have a smaller plug that can connect to your Motherboard to monitor/adjust the fan's speeds.

[iamg0d]

Thanks to all. Especially David. Oh yea Dave, nice PC. I hope i can do something like that, and when I do ill post pics. Thanks Again Guys,