How to setup a push/pull fan configuration

[VanHalen3531]

Howdy! I'm not the smartest when it comes to computers. All I know how is to plug in the parts and make sure they work. I was wondering how I go about setting up a push/pull dual fan config. As in, how to have one fan pulling in air for the radiator, and have the other pushing the hot air back out. Is it something that can be done in the BIOS or is it a separate program? I appreciate any help given. Thanks in advance!!

 

[Cons29]

no, it is as simple as installing the fan in the right orientation. the side without the err, what do you call that, the frame that holds the motor, that is where the air comes out.
if you are not sure, plug both fans and feel the air, then attach/install them as push pull. Of course, this means they should move the air in the same direction

 

[JackNaylorPE]

What kinda radiator we talking about ? Im assuming water cooling but I have seem air coolers referred to as rads on occasion. How big is the radiator ? Or is this one of those ALC units made by Asetek ?

Your question appears to be related more to fan control than mounting so thatz where I'll go. If its one of those self contained closed loop jobs, consult ya manufacturer....Im not exactly a fan of those things.

For water cooling ya have several options.....

1. Ya can use splitters or gang ya fans .... not recommended

2. If ya have an enthusiast MoBo (i.e. Asus ROG, MSI Gaming, etc) you probably have mire than one CPU header.

3. You can use a doodad like this

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21000/ele-1197/4-Pin_Molex_SATA_Power_Distribution_PCB_8x_PWM_2x_4-pin_Block_MMT-PCB-4-8P2M1S.html

 

[VanHalen3531]

What kinda radiator we talking about ? Im assuming water cooling but I have seem air coolers referred to as rads on occasion. How big is the radiator ? Or is this one of those ALC units made by Asetek ?

Your question appears to be related more to fan control than mounting so thatz where I'll go. If its one of those self contained closed loop jobs, consult ya manufacturer....Im not exactly a fan of those things.

For water cooling ya have several options.....

1. Ya can use splitters or gang ya fans .... not recommended

2. If ya have an enthusiast MoBo (i.e. Asus ROG, MSI Gaming, etc) you probably have mire than one CPU header.

3. You can use a doodad like this

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21000/ele-1197/4-Pin_Molex_SATA_Power_Distribution_PCB_8x_PWM_2x_4-pin_Block_MMT-PCB-4-8P2M1S.html

The radiator is a Cool It ECO-240II, so water cooling with two 120mm fans directed to a 240mm radiator. Going off of Cons29 advice, it sounds like they're both setup in a push pattern. Just for future referencing if needed, my case is CoolerMaster HAF-XB lan box.

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=10020&product_name=HAF%20XB
http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/landing/hafxb/

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Looking at this pic, id say they were set up in pull by default

http://www.legitreviews.com/coolit-systems-eco-a-l-c-240-cpu-cooler-review_1504

yep says so later on ....

The radiator for the ECO A.L.C. comes with two 120mm fans but has the ability to have two more fans installed for a push-pull arrangement. They come set up as exhaust fans,

So ya new fans wud be push

But that still doesn't address the control issue do you have enuff 4 pin MoMo headers ?

The fans are powered by a Y connector. This allows the fans to be powered from one motherboard header.

So ya wud need another Y connector....or better yet that frozencpu doodad i linked to to control all 4 at once

 

[VanHalen3531]

I ended up turning my front fans around so they'd be blowing air onto the radiator. After that, I attached a 200mm fan to the top so it would bring air out, and then put two 80mm fans in the bottom so they'd also be pushing air out. Always appreciate the help and input! Always up for learning something new and never know when that knowledge come into play later on down the road. Cheers gents, thanks again!