I'm building my first PC and was wondering how I should configure the NZXT Kraken X72 in the case for best airflow. I went with a bigger 360mm radiator that can fit in the front and the top. The case has 2 fans in the front and 1 in the back preinstalled, and the CPU cooler comes with 3 fans.
My thinking is that the CPU cooler fans and radiator should be used for intake rather than exhaust as they are probably more powerful and its important to get air in? I would then remove the 2 front fans and replace with radiator + 3 CPU fans. My issue with this is that the front panel is solid so seems the fans would have to work harder, and only having 1 fan at the back (+ "moduvent" mesh thingy at the top) would not be enough exhaust?
The other option I see is having the radiator and 3 CPU fans blowing air out the top in exhaust, leaving the preconfigured fans in place. My issue here is if the two front fans will provide enough intake and if blowing air out the top and back is an issue?
Any help much appreciated, feel like I'm in over my head here.
My thinking is that the CPU cooler fans and radiator should be used for intake rather than exhaust as they are probably more powerful and its important to get air in? I would then remove the 2 front fans and replace with radiator + 3 CPU fans. My issue with this is that the front panel is solid so seems the fans would have to work harder, and only having 1 fan at the back (+ "moduvent" mesh thingy at the top) would not be enough exhaust?
The other option I see is having the radiator and 3 CPU fans blowing air out the top in exhaust, leaving the preconfigured fans in place. My issue here is if the two front fans will provide enough intake and if blowing air out the top and back is an issue?
Any help much appreciated, feel like I'm in over my head here.