Hey guys just would like some advice on my pc fan placements I have a cooler master elite 430 black that comes with 1 120mm intake fan at the front of the box then I bought 2 extra 120mm fans and installed 1 at the back of the box for the exhaust and the other 1 at the top of the box for intake is this the best placement for my fans.thanx in advance
cooler master elite 430 black fan setup
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Stunt
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I would suggest using the top fan as an exhaust fan as well.
PsychoFish
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I would change the one at the top to be exhaust. Keep the below picture in mind.
I always use this principle when decking out my cases. Air in is always from the front (and bottom) and air out is rear and top.
Secondly, keep your cables out of the way of your airflow. This is the biggest mistake people make. Also keep in mind the CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) rating of the fans as you want smooth and even flow of the air from the front to the rear. High CFM fan in the front. Paired with 2 x low CFM fans in the back / top seems to work fine.
Let me know if you have any questions. There are a couple of configurations that work well and some which are just pointless.
I always use this principle when decking out my cases. Air in is always from the front (and bottom) and air out is rear and top.
Secondly, keep your cables out of the way of your airflow. This is the biggest mistake people make. Also keep in mind the CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) rating of the fans as you want smooth and even flow of the air from the front to the rear. High CFM fan in the front. Paired with 2 x low CFM fans in the back / top seems to work fine.
Let me know if you have any questions. There are a couple of configurations that work well and some which are just pointless.
Gouko_Tenrou
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This is usually the best option.
I've got mine similarly set up, with the exception of one side panel intake fan.
PsychoFish
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Yep, I have an older version the CM Elite 335U.