Buying a case that already ships with fans saves a step, but it only helps if those fans are arranged to actually move air rather than just glow. Three fans sound modest against builds with six or more, yet placement matters more than raw count for a first build that is not chasing extreme overclocks. This atx mid-tower case ships with exactly three pre-installed RGB fans ready to run the moment the system is powered on.

Quick Answer

Yes, three included RGB fans are enough cooling for most new builds, provided they are split between intake and exhaust rather than all pointed the same way. At R1,499, this case includes all three fans pre-fitted, so a first-time builder does not need to source or wire up separate cooling before switching the system on.

🌀 Why fan placement beats fan count

A pair of fans pulling cool air in at the front and a single fan pushing warm air out at the back creates one continuous path through the case, which cools more effectively than the same three fans bunched together facing one direction. Two intake fans ahead of the graphics card also give the card its own supply of cooler air rather than reusing air that has already picked up heat from other parts, which matters more for temperatures than simply adding a fourth fan pointed the wrong way.

🎮 What this setup handles well

For a mainstream gaming build without an overclocked CPU or a power-hungry flagship graphics card, three fans arranged for balanced intake and exhaust are generally sufficient, especially with 330mm of GPU clearance and 175mm of cooler height keeping components from being cramped against each other. Builds like this rarely run into thermal trouble from a fan shortage; it is usually poor cable routing blocking airflow, or a dust-clogged filter, that causes temperatures to creep up months down the line rather than the stock fan count itself.

🔥 When to add more

Builds running hotter components, or anyone planning a 360mm front radiator instead of air cooling, may still want extra fans for additional exhaust. A common upgrade path is adding a second rear exhaust fan or a top-mounted pair once a hotter CPU or graphics card goes in, since the case's front bay and top panel both leave room for extra units without a full rebuild. Full details on this chassis sit on the full spec sheet for this case, and builders wanting a different fan count from the start can browse EINAREX's other cases. For anyone topping up airflow later, the case fans catalogue covers additional units that match this size of case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the three fans come pre-installed?

Yes, all three RGB fans are fitted at the factory and wired ready to run, so no separate purchase or installation is needed for basic cooling.

Is three fans enough for a high-end gaming PC?

For most mainstream builds, yes, though systems with a hot flagship card or an overclocked CPU may benefit from additional exhaust fans over time.

Should the fans all face the same direction?

No, a mix of intake at the front and exhaust at the back creates better airflow than three fans all pushing air the same way.

Can I add more fans later if needed?

Yes, the case supports additional cooling including up to a 360mm front radiator, so extra fans or a liquid loop can be added after the initial build.

Will the RGB colours match if I add fans from elsewhere later?

Not always; fans from a different set or brand can run a slightly different lighting pattern, so matching the stock fans exactly usually means sourcing the same model when expanding.

Ready to test whether three fans are plenty? Add to cart the Pulse P100 chassis on Evetech's build page for R1,499 unchanged. It ships with three RGB fans as a cooling starting point.