Case and fans for cooling

[MrLeeby]

Hi, Im probably going to get this case (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/silverstone-redline-rl06...)

It has 3 intake fans and 1 rear fan, with space for 2 140mm at the top

I will probably put my corsair h55 at the back of the case

The only question that I need answering is that, what fans do I buy for the top of the case

I've seen all these airflow, static pressure etc and im not sure which ones I need to be purchasing (new to this, so sorry if this sounds pretty "newbie")

Some people are telling me to leave the 3 intake fans it comes with and the 1 rear fan, and not to bother installing 2 fans at the top

anyway,if anyone has any advice about this, id really appreciate your help.

If you do know of any fans, please link me them, id really appreciate that. Thanks.

 

[DigitalHamster]

Hi!
I think that unless you are using a radiator at the top of your case, the fan choice is not very important at all. You will get decent airflow even from cheap fans.
Despite getting a 404 error on the link you provided, I believe you will be best to settle with some quiet mid-range fans that offer a good balance between shifting air and loudness.

So the question about static pressure or airflow:
Static pressure - the fan can push air at a higher pressure. It can push air through radiators better, but will move less air than an airflow fan.
Airflow - It blows the most air but doesn't produce much pressure. Great for cases, but when a radiator is in front, it lacks the power to blow much air through at all.

I hope this helps.

 

[MrLeeby]

Hi!
I think that unless you are using a radiator at the top of your case, the fan choice is not very important at all. You will get decent airflow even from cheap fans.
Despite getting a 404 error on the link you provided, I believe you will be best to settle with some quiet mid-range fans that offer a good balance between shifting air and loudness.

So the question about static pressure or airflow:
Static pressure - the fan can push air at a higher pressure. It can push air through radiators better, but will move less air than an airflow fan.
Airflow - It blows the most air but doesn't produce much pressure. Great for cases, but when a radiator is in front, it lacks the power to blow much air through at all.

I hope this helps.

Very sorry about the link, this should work (http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=726)

 

[DigitalHamster]

Thanks, that link works great, even has a video of the case
So you do have a dust filter on top, so I'm thinking that for reliable performance (perhaps you don't clean your PC regularly), get a fan mid-way between static pressure and airflow.

Even if you went between pressure or airflow, the difference wouldn't be much.
A lot of people seem to hype this stuff up, so unless you expect to have a problem, I say don't worry too much.

 

[MrLeeby]

Thanks, that link works great, even has a video of the case
So you do have a dust filter on top, so I'm thinking that for reliable performance (perhaps you don't clean your PC regularly), get a fan mid-way between static pressure and airflow.

Even if you went between pressure or airflow, the difference wouldn't be much.
A lot of people seem to hype this stuff up, so unless you expect to have a problem, I say don't worry too much.

Ok great, so to clarify. The best setup would be to leave the 3 intake fans it comes with, put the h55 at the back and install 2 fans at the top with either airflow/static?

 

[DigitalHamster]

Essentially, I think that is the simplest and best approach.
I am sure that the heat generated from the components won't be so much that your case will catch fire without the best possible fans!

I'll leave this here for more experienced people to potentially recommend fans, and I wish you good luck with your PC build.

 

[MrLeeby]

Essentially, I think that is the simplest and best approach.
I am sure that the heat generated from the components won't be so much that your case will catch fire without the best possible fans!

I'll leave this here for more experienced people to potentially recommend fans, and I wish you good luck with your PC build.

Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it. I'll search around for some fans