Optimum fan setup for airflow
Optimum fan setup for airflow
Hi everyone.
How are you planning to configure your airflow setup? I'm aiming for a solid overclock on CPU, GPU, and RAM, so I need precise temperature control.
Two 120mm intake fans at the front of the case and one 120mm in the lower middle on the side. One 120mm exhaust at the back with water coolers and a 200mm exhaust at the top of the case.
My idea is to use this arrangement to generate positive air pressure, pushing hot air upward while the large 200mm fan handles most of the cooling load. This way, the water coolers can focus on radiator cooling without all the extra heat from other parts.
I found a great example in this video: https://youtu.be/sh6F2eccMec
What do you think? See the professional art below.
I've been expecting some time to check on your progress. Did anything come up regarding the picture you requested? That information will be useful for helping you enhance the airflow in your setup, with cable management playing a key role.
Is it assumed you're using an Antec 900 chassis? If yes, part of your airflow may be affected by the bottom-mounted PSU drawing air from inside the chassis. Otherwise, you'll need to provide full system details because heat dissipation varies across systems (with or without overclocking), and airflow isn't consistent for every case. Some configurations have limitations while others don't.
List your specifications clearly:
CPU (and CPU cooler):
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
It's an Antec 900 case.
Confirmed, no issues.
CPU and cooler: i5 7600k with DeepCool Gamer Storm Captain 120EX AIO Liquid CPU Cooler.
Motherboard: Asus Strix z270f Gaming.
RAM: G-Skill DDR4 2400MHz (2x8GB).
Storage: 120 GB Crucial_CT120M500SSD1 ATA Device or Seagate 500GB HDD.
GPU: Gigabyte GTX1060 6GB, Extreme Gaming Edition.
Power supply: HP-650-G14C
I haven't changed the CPU and MB yet, but I'll handle it in the coming days, which should also organize the cables.
I'm in Queensland, Australia.
I've been expecting some time to check on your progress. Did anything come up regarding the picture you requested? That information will be useful for helping you enhance the airflow in your setup, with cable management playing a key role.