CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 3.7 GHz 12-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.51 CFM CPU Cooler
MB: MSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard
Storage: Two SN750’s a 1tb and a 500gb
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P500A D-RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
GPU: RTX 3080
Memory: 32gb 3600mhz CLC 16
Power Supply: Revolt X 1200w Platinum
So above is my build, I have chosen to go with the NH-D15 as I really love Noctua their products have always been above bar. My question is do I want both fans on the cooler or should I just go with one that blows out the rear fan?
As you can see, I am using the P500a case from Phanteks which has exceptional airflow, it comes with three 140mm fans in the front that I will use as intake fans, I am planning to throw 3 140mm on top as well for exhaust fans. My other two options are I can just use one fan on the DH-15 that blows towards the rear and use another 140mm rear exhaust fan or I can just ditch the rear 140mm and use both fans on the cooler but oriented to blow out the back of the case. Ultimately I am doing this so I do not have to worry about RAM clearance, but with the fan on the DH-15 towards the back there really isn't room for that plus a rear 140mm at least I do not think so I believe the noctua fan would be millimeters from the rear fan but any knowledge of otherwise and I would love to hear it.
As for fan choices for the top 3 140mm I am planning on using three SL140 UniFans, on the back I was thinking of using another UniFan or just ditching that and going with just the cooler.
I welcome any advice or recommendations, if you have suggestions for better 140mm fans I am welcome to listen to that as well.
Thank you in advance!
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.51 CFM CPU Cooler
MB: MSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard
Storage: Two SN750’s a 1tb and a 500gb
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P500A D-RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
GPU: RTX 3080
Memory: 32gb 3600mhz CLC 16
Power Supply: Revolt X 1200w Platinum
So above is my build, I have chosen to go with the NH-D15 as I really love Noctua their products have always been above bar. My question is do I want both fans on the cooler or should I just go with one that blows out the rear fan?
As you can see, I am using the P500a case from Phanteks which has exceptional airflow, it comes with three 140mm fans in the front that I will use as intake fans, I am planning to throw 3 140mm on top as well for exhaust fans. My other two options are I can just use one fan on the DH-15 that blows towards the rear and use another 140mm rear exhaust fan or I can just ditch the rear 140mm and use both fans on the cooler but oriented to blow out the back of the case. Ultimately I am doing this so I do not have to worry about RAM clearance, but with the fan on the DH-15 towards the back there really isn't room for that plus a rear 140mm at least I do not think so I believe the noctua fan would be millimeters from the rear fan but any knowledge of otherwise and I would love to hear it.
As for fan choices for the top 3 140mm I am planning on using three SL140 UniFans, on the back I was thinking of using another UniFan or just ditching that and going with just the cooler.
I welcome any advice or recommendations, if you have suggestions for better 140mm fans I am welcome to listen to that as well.
Thank you in advance!