Question Configuration of case fans ?

[Ille_Dux]

I'm looking to build my first Micro ATX build after building my first computer over 3 years ago now; however, I can't decide on the fan config I should use because it isn't really possible to put fans in the front if the PSU is in the way.

This is the PCPP List; note that most of the custom items are Prime Day deals.
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Jb6ct3

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Your case is designed to have the fans draw in air from the bottom of the case and exhaust out the top of said case if you're going the AIO route. If you're aircooling, you have fans at the bottom of the case(set to intake) and then have fans in the rear and top of the case(set to exhaust).

Just an FYI, the case doesn't come with any fans. IMHO, you can forgo the aftermarket cooler in your list as you can get by with the stock aircooler for now and allocate that money towards the fans to have it set up as bottom intakes, and top exhaust.

 

[Ille_Dux]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Your case is designed to have the fans draw in air from the bottom of the case and exhaust out the top of said case if you're going the AIO route. If you're aircooling, you have fans at the bottom of the case(set to intake) and then have fans in the rear and top of the case(set to exhaust).

Just an FYI, the case doesn't come with any fans. IMHO, you can forgo the aftermarket cooler in your list as you can get by with the stock aircooler for now and allocate that money towards the fans to have it set up as bottom intakes, and top exhaust.

Thanks, I've linked my PC Part Picker List. In there you can see that the case in fact t doesn't come with fans, so I've opted for a 5 pack of Arctic Fans. I'm using an air cooler.

 

[geofelt]

A very nice looking case, and Lian li is top quality.
But... it is not well organized for good air cooling.
The graphics card will welcome the fresh air intake from the bottom.
But the cpu cooler would like fresh air, probably best from using only the front top as intake to make the airflow go through the cooler and out the back.