Single big fan vs. Multiple small fans: Who's better at cooling your computer?
March 04 , 2024As people's requirements for computers continue to increase, the heat generated by them also increases, so the design of the computer cooling fan system is a very key link. When choosing a heat dissipation scheme, many users tend to hesitate between a single large fan and a number of small fans, so today we will take a look at this problem.
A single large fan and multiple small fans each have their own advantages and limitations. Let's take a look at the characteristics of each.
Advantages of a single large fan:
· High air volume: For example, a large air cooler axial fan can move more air volume to effectively expel hot air and help maintain a stable hardware temperature.
·Low noise: Compared to multiple small fans, a single large ac axial cooling fan usually produces less noise, giving you a better user experience.
·Simple design: Easier to install and maintain if only one axial cooling fan needs to be connected and managed.
However, there are some limitations to a single large fan:
· Wind pressure problem: Since there is only one fan, the wind pressure generated by the large fan may be insufficient, and effective heat dissipation may not be achieved for some devices with high heat output.