Push / Pull CPU cooler help
Push / Pull CPU cooler help
Hello, for your H150i pro CPU cooler positioned at the front, is the optimal configuration to direct airflow effectively from the chassis fans to the radiator and then from the radiator into the case? Are there more efficient arrangements you should consider?
Mainly I place the radiator in front with push/pull mode, and the remaining fans are all exhaust. The logic is that I run at 5.1GHz OC and the CPU is the component that generates the most heat, so I want outside air to hit it first, while the 1080Ti runs at comfortable temperatures and should be warm enough already.
I have 3 exhaust fans – one back and two top drawing hot air from inside the case.
Side note – this configuration was based on a video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNAMxZgvves
That video appeared to be supported by another tester who also tried this arrangement, suggesting it’s a solid approach.
What is the model and build of your case? If it matches the NZXT S340 design where the only available space is at the front, that's the intended position for airflow and placement. For a bigger case with additional fan or radiator mounts, they might be suited to the top. All answers are based on general information, not specific details about your unit.
What is the model and build of your case? If it's similar to the NZXT S340 with a front-only design, then that's the standard setup for placement and airflow. For a bigger case with more offset fan or radiator positions, they might fit on top. This advice is given without knowing your specific case details. The make is Phanteks Evolv, would you also consider having chassis fans on one side and cooler fans on the other?
Airflow needs to stay as even as possible, yet if necessary, prioritize higher exhaust over intake. This approach will inherently direct additional air into and through the chassis, ensuring better overall circulation.
Airflow needs to stay as even as possible, but if you can't, prioritize having more exhaust than intake. This approach will naturally draw air from other spots into the chassis for better circulation.
I only have one exhaust fan at the back, so I'll need two front fans pushing air into the case (onto the radiator) and three mag lev fans on the opposite side to pull in more air further inside. Do you think that works?
I have the same configuration with the H150i, but in a different case. The Cooler Master H500P Mesh is installed. My setup is at the top using push/pull mode after removing the see-through top panel and covering it with mesh, which helps expel air from the top.
If you're using full push/pull, then operate three fans pushing and three pulling. The front side fans push, while the rear side fans on the H150i pull. I've discovered that keeping the fan speeds low still maintains good temperatures.
For the other fans, having one rear exhaust and one top exhaust should suffice...Just to note, push/pull isn't necessary since the H150i performs well with just three fans directing air over the radiator.
I have identical configurations using the H150i, but in another case I use the Cooler Master H500P Mesh. My setup is positioned at the top with a push/pull arrangement; I removed the see-through top panel and covered it with mesh to force air out from above.
If you opt for full push/pull, then run three fans pushing and three pulling air. The front side fans should push while the rear side fans on the H150i pull. I’ve noticed that keeping the fan speeds low maintains good temperatures.
For the other fans, having one rear exhaust and one top exhaust should suffice...Just to clarify, push/pull isn’t necessary since the H150i performs well with just three fans directing air over the radiator.
Thanks or the response. Unfortunately I can't place it on top because my case has very poor ventilation at the top, so I need to keep the mag lev fans that came with the cooler pulling air over the radiator and the chassis fans pushing air over the radiator.
Mainly I place the radiator in front with push/pull mode, and the remaining fans are all exhaust. The logic is that I run at 5.1GHz OC and the CPU is the component that generates the most heat, so I want outside air to hit it first, while the 1080Ti runs at comfortable temperatures and should be warm enough already.
I have 3 exhaust fans – one back and two top drawing hot air from inside the case.
Side note – I based this configuration on a video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNAMxZgvves
That video appeared to be supported by another tester who also tried this arrangement, suggesting it’s a solid approach.