Is this pretty good for a personal fan to keep me cool?
1248025
This is a great fan: It's one of the few that have a rheostat to control fan speed. It is basically a CPU fan from a computer and I had the same initial concern about its ability to move air, however the area where I work has no air movement and this does a great job in keeping me cool. Several of my co-workers have purchased the same item and are equally impressed.
1085252
You're better off getting a regular fan. This fan is terrible and noisy and a waste of money. But the answer to your question is no. Unless you're crafty and can make something to hold it. Sorry :(
1050048
Airflow is fine, I can cool a high end GPU (GTX680) and OC my i7 to 4.4Ghz if I want and it keeps temperatures acceptable. The door was well thought out, and there is enough space not to limit the fan. The only thing of note is that, one of the openings of the door is more "open" then the other for air flow. That "open" end you will want to face away from where you are sitting, or else the noise you perceive from sitting at the desk will go up.
695569
It seems to run so cool for some things that the fan never comes on. I have had the fan come on (which is pretty quiet) occasionally, and it was still running pretty cool. My thought would be that you'll be fine, as long as you have a clear path from the fan area to a good supply of air.
1806774
I wouldn't recommend using a fan. First I don't see any need to as it brings the temperature from 71 degrees to 76 degrees in my 160 Sq. foot room in half an hour on the low setting plus any draft or breeze has a cooling effect on the skin. I think you'd be pleasantly surprised at how well this heater works as is.
311430
It's not a monster but it's an effective personal fan. I use it from 6-8 feet away.
1949742
I actually had mine in a pretty small, mini-itx build. It stayed reasonably cool during most day-to-day operations with the stock fan, between 35C and 50C--and that's without any other case fans. As long as you aren't doing anything too CPU-intensive, I'd consider the stock fan pretty adequate. Good luck with you build
1032248
Difficult answer as I don't use the fan for cooling, I'm an entertainer and I use it to blow confetti around, and in that aspect it does a really good job. Don't know if this is of any help to you.
273097
I just got this item and it doesn't produce a lot of heat. I have it in a desk and the fans in it work brilliantly so it keeps it cool.
606611
Absolutely not!! It is a small personal heater to have to get you toasty in a cool room. But I obviously disagree with a few of the other answers.
102931
I'm very satisfied with the fan. It's relatively quiet, good air flow and looks nice. It should do fine in a room of that size. You may have to run on the higher speed.
2056399
It seems to remain cool enough to the touch. You could elevate it or pot foemat under if you are concerned.
865354
It depends on the size of the area. You can stick a pc fan on it to keep it cool.
1160636
Yes. This is one wonderful fan. You will love it regardless. I have two and they keep my house cool with the aid of one air conditioner.
2091015
I would definitely not advise you to use an external fan. I have used the cool spot and I still have some problems withmy computer and heating. It definitely improved my situation. Be sure to check out the cost of the fan and installation and other costs and then compare it to a new computer. Good luck.
1419709
I'm pretty sure you can put a fan in the front case - just know that it will involve some deconstruction and could get tricky. The case will easily support your typical 120mm fans up top. Too many fans will cause noise though; try to limit your case fans to under 3 if possible. Three fans would be my limit. IMO the passive fan noise outweighs the benefits, this case stays cool just from its copious ventiliation.
2061833
Yes, but I would recommend one. The arctic breeze fan is only around 8 bucks.worth it to protect your investment.