[SOLVED] Fan configuration on the Lian-li case

[I Josh I]

Hi all

So I am building a new gaming system with the Lian-Li case, but I am not sure how I should approach the fan situation, what would be the most optimal fan configuration on this case?

Here is my build;

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/TfmncY

Thanks for the help and suggestions!

 

[WildCard999]

I would do bottom/side (with filters) setup as intake and the top as exhaust. Are you going to use all 9 spots for fans?

 

[I Josh I]

I would do bottom/side (with filters) setup as intake and the top as exhaust. Are you going to use all 9 spots for fans?

I was planning on putting a 240 AIO cooler at the top, then another fan next to it as exhaust, the rest is up in the air.

Well, that's what I am contemplating. I am not entirely sure if it is optimal to use all the spots. Should I?

 

[WildCard999]

I was planning on putting a 240 AIO cooler at the top, then another fan next to it as exhaust, the rest is up in the air.

Well, that's what I am contemplating. I am not entirely sure if it is optimal to use all the spots. Should I?

You probably don't need to use all the spots but I'd probably use two-120mm fans on both the bottom and side just to get the air to flow through the system well.

Depending on the motherboard you may need some fan splitters or a fan hub as I don't think the case comes with one.

 

[QwerkyPengwen]

Positive air pressure would require you to use all the fan slots.

But positive pressure isn't always necessary.

 

[I Josh I]

You probably don't need to use all the spots but I'd probably use two-120mm fans on both the bottom and side just to get the air to flow through the system well.

Depending on the motherboard you may need some fan splitters or a fan hub as I don't think it comes with one.

So I would have the 240 AIO accompanied by a 120mm at the top as exhaust. Than 2 120mm fans on both the side and the bottom as intake.

Yeah good idea, that's a good amount of fans to power. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[I Josh I]

Positive air pressure would require you to use all the fan slots.

But positive pressure isn't always necessary.

For positive air pressure in this case, would you have the side and the bottom fans as intake, then the top as exhaust? So 3 120mm on both the side and the bottom, then the 240 AIO + 120mm at the top as exhaust?

 

[WildCard999]

So I would have the 240 AIO accompanied by a 120mm at the top as exhaust. Than 2 120mm fans on both the side and the bottom as intake.

Yeah good idea, that's a good amount of fans to power. Thanks for the suggestion.

I wouldn't bother with the additional fan on top initially, just two on the side and bottom as you may not even have the room depending on the radiator.

 

[I Josh I]

I wouldn't bother with the additional fan on top initially, just two on the side and bottom as you may not even have the room depending on the radiator.

I am planning to use this https://www.newegg.ca/deepcool-captain-liquid-cooling-system/p/N82E16835856098?Item=N82E16835856098 as the AIO.
Ok, so 2 120mm on the side and bottom, gotcha.

 

[I Josh I]

I wouldn't bother with the additional fan on top initially, just two on the side and bottom as you may not even have the room depending on the radiator.

Just out of curiosity, do you have any 120mm brand recommendations?

 

[WildCard999]

Just out of curiosity, do you have any 120mm brand recommendations?

If you don't need anything flashy and want them to be quiet I'd get these.

PCPartPicker Part List

Case Fan: be quiet! - Pure Wings 2 120 51.4 CFM 120 mm Fan ($13.20 @ OutletPC)
Total: $13.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-09 16:38 EDT-0400

For RGB stuff I would look at ARGB fans as they have a bit more multicolor options on the fans themselves instead of going with a single color or color spectrum change. Corsair has some nice ones but there a bit pricey.

 

[I Josh I]

If you don't need anything flashy and want them to be quiet I'd get these.

PCPartPicker Part List

Case Fan: be quiet! - Pure Wings 2 120 51.4 CFM 120 mm Fan ($13.20 @ OutletPC)
Total: $13.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-09 16:38 EDT-0400

For RGB stuff I would look at ARGB fans as they have a bit more multicolor options on the fans themselves instead of going with a single color or color spectrum change. Corsair has some nice ones but there a bit pricey.

Awesome! Thanks for your help, much appreciated.

 

[WildCard999]

Awesome! Thanks for your help, much appreciated.

Your welcome!