Just wanted to see what would be the most efficient setup for case fans

Jimsonwee

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I currently am using 6 case fans and I wanted to know if there is a better way for me to set them up. I am currently having no temp issues, but I wanted to be as efficient as possible.

4 Intake:
2x front
1x side
1x rear (note that I am using a corsair h55 liquid cooler and the instruction manual insists that I use it as an intake)

2 exhaust:
2x top


 
That is the correct way. Front, bottom, and side should be intake. Top and rear exhaust. Exception: My PCs with their Corsair C60s also have that rear intake -> radiator -> top exhaust arrangement. In this exception, it is best to always push cool outside air thru the radiator rather than warm case air as long as you have a way to exhaust the warmed radiator air immediately out of the case.
 


The OP's case probably has a bottom mount PSU. In that case, the PSU fan pulls its air from outside beneath the case and out the back of the PSU. So its air flow doesn't enter the case.
...or am I missing some subtle point?