Airflow or static pressure for restricted ventilation?
Airflow or static pressure for restricted ventilation?
Hi Everyone!
I understand that static pressure fans (SP) are effective at pushing air through obstacles with a strong, broad stream. I also know that airflow fans (AF) deliver the strongest airflow in open spaces in a narrow stream. My main concern is choosing between AF or SP for intake and exhaust in situations with limited or sufficient ventilation, such as the Fractal define series and Phanteks p400. Please let me know your recommendations!
I use a few Noctua NF-A14 PWM units for my intake and the standard Fractal fan for the exhaust in my R5. It performs quite well with a slightly positive air pressure. You should aim for higher pressure than some AF fans to effectively draw air through the sides and mesh, and these units can handle it.
I use a few Noctua NF-A14 PWM units for my intake and the standard Fractal fan for the exhaust in my R5. It performs quite well with a slight positive air pressure. You should aim for higher pressure than some AF fans to effectively draw air through the sides and mesh, and these units can handle it.