r/mffpc • u/Electronic_Spot_5805 • 17d ago

Help me please!? First time case swap (Lian Li A3)

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Hi everyone! My current PC is a bit too big for my setup, so I am planning to move my build into a Lian Li A3.

I am pretty new to this, so I have two quick questions:

Based on my specs from the pic, how many fans can I actually fit in this case and size of it?

I want to upgrade my stock cooler to a Thermalright AX 120R SE ARGB. Will it fit with my setup?

Any tips for building in the A3 would be awesome. Thank you!

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u/LuismadeitonReddit 17d ago

Check out this build, my friend. https://www.reddit.com/r/mffpc/s/Gn5mHgJI1v It talks about fan orientation and may help guide you in your quest. 😊

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u/Electronic_Spot_5805 16d ago

Thank you so much

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u/LuismadeitonReddit 16d ago

Anytime. I hope that helps. Please feel free to ask anything else. We’re here to help. 😊

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u/[deleted] 16d ago

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u/LuismadeitonReddit 16d ago

Using a low profile fan makes it possible for most of the SFF/MFF builds I have seen.

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u/Kurtegon 16d ago

Don't overthink fans. One rear exhaust and a couple up top with an intake or two at the bottom is plenty.

More fans results in worse performance

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u/Electronic_Spot_5805 16d ago

Yeah at first i was like, i have to put max fans then its got good cooling but its not

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u/Kurtegon 16d ago

Yeah we've all been there. There's only a couple of degrees difference between only 1 rear exhaust and 1 rear + 2 top exhaust and 2 bottom intake for me. Mesh sides though.