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My question is straightforward and direct...which fans should I place where on my midtower to get optimum cooling efficiency?
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Where should I place Fans?
- Thread starter Assassin Lord
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Since heat rises you should draw air in at the bottom, and vent it at the top. Most cases have provision to draw at the bottom front and exhaust at the top rear.
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As stated, the front of the usually is the input side & the rear is the exhaust side. The air is suppose to be pulled that way.
Their is a big difference in airflow & noise level on the fans. Look at the RPM level, CFM, & dba rating. This varies from company to company. Some smaller 60 mm units will make more noise than an 80 mm fan.
I have bought several different brands of the same size till I got the brand that does not sing to me!
Pat
Their is a big difference in airflow & noise level on the fans. Look at the RPM level, CFM, & dba rating. This varies from company to company. Some smaller 60 mm units will make more noise than an 80 mm fan.
I have bought several different brands of the same size till I got the brand that does not sing to me!
Pat
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this should have everything you need http://www.thetechzone.com/articles/how_to/case_project/page9.htm
its what i plan to do xcept no 120mm in the fron but instead of the 2 92's im putting 2 131cfm 120's...and quite possible 2 hdd coolers if im feeling frisky they just look so damn cool
its what i plan to do xcept no 120mm in the fron but instead of the 2 92's im putting 2 131cfm 120's...and quite possible 2 hdd coolers if im feeling frisky they just look so damn cool
