I have recently built my first PC. I used the HAF XB (AWESOME!) and have purchased enough fans to fill all the spaces for fans. My current configuration is as follows:
AMD FX 8320 with Stock Cooler http://nickson.en.gongchang.com/product/8236959
ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0
Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600
EVGA 560ti
HAF XB (two 120mm intake (front), one 120mm exhaust (rear), one 200mm exhaust (top), two 80mm exhaust (rear) (PSU is intake from bottom)
The fan configuration is the way the manual for the HAF XB recommends. My Heatsink Fan blows away from the CPU.
Does anyone have experience with this case in terms of optimizing air flow? I am just curious if this is truly the best configuration for air flow or if others have had better results with different orientations. I read one review that suggested blowing the air down from the top of the case onto the board due to the horizontal orientation of the MB. Just curious if anyone has played with this.
I am also looking to add a larger heatsink & fan and would love to hear some suggestions based on the air flow in the case too.
AMD FX 8320 with Stock Cooler http://nickson.en.gongchang.com/product/8236959
ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0
Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1600
EVGA 560ti
HAF XB (two 120mm intake (front), one 120mm exhaust (rear), one 200mm exhaust (top), two 80mm exhaust (rear) (PSU is intake from bottom)
The fan configuration is the way the manual for the HAF XB recommends. My Heatsink Fan blows away from the CPU.
Does anyone have experience with this case in terms of optimizing air flow? I am just curious if this is truly the best configuration for air flow or if others have had better results with different orientations. I read one review that suggested blowing the air down from the top of the case onto the board due to the horizontal orientation of the MB. Just curious if anyone has played with this.
I am also looking to add a larger heatsink & fan and would love to hear some suggestions based on the air flow in the case too.