Guidance on Setting Up Water Cooling Case Fans
Guidance on Setting Up Water Cooling Case Fans
I'm trying to determine the optimal fan configuration for my computer setup. My case is an AZZA GT-1 with a 360mm radiator, six fans for the FX9590, plus a 120mm fan on top and a 230mm case fan. My GPU is an R9 295X2, which has a 120mm radiator and an additional 120mm fan. On the bottom, there are two 140mm fans, two 120mm fans on the side panel. I'm concerned about airflow direction and temperature management. Any suggestions? The 140mm fans on the bottom are rated at 66 cfm each—should I consider replacing them?
Mother of Pearl is quite popular among fans. I would adjust the rear and top vents to allow exhaust air to flow, and set all other fans to draw in air. Otherwise, you might encounter a vacuum effect where excessive air is removed from the case, causing air to enter through all cracks and making your case appear very dirty.
To confirm, the top accommodates a 480mm radiator (120mm x4), followed by a 120mm fan at the back. Would that vent as well? The 230mm is positioned above the 120mm on top, slightly above it and near a small radiator section. Should both the 230mm and 120mm also vent out? That would result in the two 140sides and two 120s on the sides being exposed as intakes. Is that accurate?
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The issue I face with natural aspiration is that you can't control the origin of the air, which makes it simple to accumulate dust in your vents and radiators from any source. This means you need to take apart the radiators periodically (monthly if you have pets) using a positive pressure system with more intakes than exhausts, allowing you to direct air in through specific points and protect them properly.