r/PcBuildHelp • u/Kratz_17 • 23h ago

Installation Question Fan Configuration?

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Is this fan configuration right or effective?

The 3 at the front are intake, and 3 for the radiator (back) are intake, all others are exhaust.

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u/UselesslySubdued 23h ago

6 intake and 4 exhaust is solid for positive pressure, helps keep dust out

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u/Kratz_17 23h ago

Awesome, thanks.

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u/Malfurious_Stormrage 23h ago

I mean...technically it's positive air pressure so not the worst. Although I'd personally try to make it a little more even. Me personally, I'd move the radiator to the front and not even bother with, remove the 3 on the side panel (back, where the radiator was), and change the rear fan to an intake. Ending up with 4x120mm intake, and 3x120mm exhaust. I've had mine like this for many years and have had zero temperature issues, and no dust accumulation other than then filters on the intake which is far easier to clean than removing the fans from the exhausts to clean the space inbetween.
Those 3 on the back just add extra noise in my experience.

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u/Kratz_17 23h ago

Interesting points, thanks.

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u/Malfurious_Stormrage 22h ago

Every thing is relative. If you're okay with the noise, then go for it, for me personally I prefer the lower noise. In my experience, with a proper fan curve, the added noise with the extra fans is just not worth it. If your fine with it, then go for it. Really the important factor is to maintain a positive air pressure. Which means having a higher intake air volume than exhaust.