Should I install 80mm fans as intake or exhaust?
780383
I installed an intake fan since my power supply has a 120mm fan that is providing the exhaust functionality. That setup seems to keep everything pretty cool (&lt;40 C).
780384
I installed an intake fan since my power supply has a 120mm fan that is providing the exhaust functionality. That setup seems to keep everything pretty cool (<40 C).
780385
are you having cooling issues? between the PSU fan and a slot fan exhausting near the CPU, you shouldn't add turbulence to your case. there is enough venting in this case, that with a proper cooling fan on the CPU that you shouldn't need extra. But you should always create a "flow" when aiming your fans.one side of the case is a intake, the other is exhaust. I make the rear a exhaust and place a HD cooling bay in the 5.25 bay.
780386
I have mine installed as an intake and another as an exhaust.. Haven't had any issues with cross-flow or excessive heat, but I'm also running an AMD A8 with a killer fan. I got the rubber mounting pieces and it doesn't vibrate or make a sound in the case. All in all, this is a great HTPC case! Good luck.
1967273
I used a 4" inline exhaust 100 cfm with t5 light...that was enough to keep the tent at around 80degrees or less...if you are using hps...you might need a little more pull...intake fan isn't necessary...just a small clip fan to keep the air moving
419949
Naturally you want to keep air flow circulating through the vents, if you're laptop vent is towards the bottom of your laptop I'd say that would be ideal for a more centered point of air flow instead of half's of two fans. If you can center it go for it, if not the difference of air flow is minor.
1085442
Yes but these fans should be used as exhaust anyway (since heat rises), so a filter really isn't necessary. That is unless you have a really super dusty environment.I pull my front filter off about once a week and blow it out with a can of compressed air. It's usually a little dusty but never that bad.But you could put one on top if you wanted.
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.
1259585
The bottom one may not be usable depending on the length of your power supply. I was not able to get a fan to fit because the cables coming from mine were just too close. I do have 4 fans in use though, along with the CPU fan and that is plenty in my opinion. Stock fans are usable, but average at best. I moved them to the front and side and have high end 120mm in the back and top. Airflow is excellent in my opinion. I do really like this case due to the price and features.
1004785
Adding top fans will improve your airflow and lower your temperature; but it might add noise. I do have 2 top fans on a Corsair 600T to help expel to hot air inside the case (i do 3D rendering)
1959156
Just my opinion... I am not an airflow expert...I don't think it would have a major impact. Ours makes a 90% before exiting and it doesn't cause any issue. depending on your setup I would be most concerned with distance between the fan and exit point...
22140
I have a Corsair H90 140 mm installed. I have it exhaust out of the back side of the case. Moved the existing fan to the bottom of the case. No issues, cools great.
945003
Oh, and do a push pull configuration with that hearsink and youll never have issues. I also recommend arctic silver thermal paste(one fan pushing over the heatsink, and one fan pulling and exhausting. Both fans will blow the same way)
1755241
For a small 80mm it does a good job..I used two in a mid-tower connected to the motherboard that controlls the speed. Intels free program ACTIVE MONITOR shows the rear fan at 2400rpm/zone 93 degrees and the front fan at 1400rpm/88degrees..Bitfenix Spector Pro PWM 120/140mm fans have the highest cubic feet per minute rate but you need a newer motherboard with pwm fan speed/ 4wire outputs and room to mount them.. these cool master 80's spin up faster than my old Antec fans without more noise and are great if thats all the room you have. Max
2140644
Agree with Pbear's response. Love the fans -- I have installed three of them.
1749973
it can b a intake or xhaust to the case ,had it mounted to top as intake but was to loud, was setting right beside me. am going to try it as a xhaust in another case with fan speed controler
673501
I personally am running low profile ram, so the height might be a problem for you or it will barely clear. To avoid that problem I would just stick the fan on the opposite side. There really isn't that much performance difference if that at all (2 degrees C max). Also it is only a 2 to 3 degrees C cooler running an extra fan (using 2 Noctha Fans) so running 2 fans isn't really worth it.
2131888
You can install 2-120mm fans on the top grill of the case, however if you install a water cooler that is 240mm you will have to fit the fans on the outside of the case, so it would be better to have a water cooler that fits the exhaust. I would suggest Corsair Hydro Series H55 Quiet Edition for lower end or Corsair Hydro Series H80i for higher end CPUS.
1940226
I depends on which direction you mount it. Many people prefer on a multi fan case to exhaust through the back and top with the side and front sucking air in.
50512
I received 120mm fans... I ordered 2 of them. They work well and have no issues :)