Question Case fans and setup for Fractal Design Meshify C

[Hypoltan]

Not an expert in this department, so wondering if there is someone out there to help me. The Fractal Design Meshify C comes with two pre-installed 120mm fans, and I am thinking to probably add two more, put those in the front and the stock fans in the top and rear. I am really just concerned about cost, trying to keep things as low as possible, trying to keep the two additional fans under $30 if possible. In terms of lighting on the fans, it is not really necessary but would be very nice to have, still within the budget though.

Is this a good setup for the Meshify C and what are some possible case fans I can get to fit?

 

[Nigel Spike]

You could use the fan model already included with the case, so all your fans are the same. Newegg advertise them for USD 13.00.

 

[Hypoltan]

You could use the fan model already included with the case, so all your fans are the same. Newegg advertise them for USD 13.00.

Any advantages in doing this other than aesthetically?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Any advantages in doing this other than aesthetically?

First you have to monitor your system temperatures to determine, if additional fans are necessary at all.

Personally I'd move front 120mm fan to top position and add 2x 140mm fans in front to optimize air-flow.

 

[Nigel Spike]

Especially for the front fans you will want an equal airstream from all the fans. Using the same model, they will have the same angle and profile for the fan blades, making them produce the same air stream at the same RPM at the same voltage. Otherwise you may get one fan spinning much faster than another one.

 

[Hypoltan]

First you have to monitor your system temperatures to determine, if additional fans are necessary at all.

Personally I'd move front 120mm fan to top position and add 2x 140mm fans in front to optimize air-flow.

Sounds good, any difference between one top + one rear vs two top?

 

[Hypoltan]

Especially for the front fans you will want an equal airstream from all the fans. Using the same model, they will have the same angle and profile for the fan blades, making them produce the same air stream at the same RPM at the same voltage. Otherwise you may get one fan spinning much faster than another one.

But in this case I can seperate the two stock and two extra fans, half intake and half exhaust to hopefully have a slightly positive air pressure.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Sounds good, any difference between one top + one rear vs two top?

Not much difference.
Probably could manage with just 1 rear exhaust fan and 2 front intake 140mm fans. Suggestion to relocate front 120mm fan to top is just, that it doesn't go to waste.