New custom build - Fan placement?

[repairtechs]

Here is my new build - Please check it out - You will notice I added to extra fans on top of the two that comes with the fractal define s case. Could someone please tell me the best placement for air flow in and out of the system.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JK6GQV

Thanks,
Thomas

 

[Sedivy]

You have space for 2x140mm at the front and one included. Get another 140mm fan for the front.
You have the 140mm in the back already included. You can add one fan (any size) in the top back slot.
That should really cover it.

If you want/need more cooling, add first the intake one on the bottom, and then the one on the side panel. If you add both of these, add another up top as exhaust, just to keep intake/exhaust somewhat balanced. Again, don't do this last part unless you're not happy with the temps.

 

[repairtechs]

You have space for 2x140mm at the front and one included. Get another 140mm fan for the front.
You have the 140mm in the back already included. You can add one fan (any size) in the top back slot.
That should really cover it.

If you want/need more cooling, add first the intake one on the bottom, and then the one on the side panel. If you add both of these, add another up top as exhaust, just to keep intake/exhaust somewhat balanced. Again, don't do this last part unless you're not happy with the temps.

The two fans i ordered are 120mm 🙁 I do see that they will fit in the 140 slots as well you mentioned based on the specs from my case....Is it ok to use these or should i just scratch those and order the 140mm fans..

 

[Sedivy]

Well ok. If you ordered 2x120, you might get another 120 and have 3x120 at the front, and then switch the 140 one that comes with the case to the top back.

 

[repairtechs]

Well ok. If you ordered 2x120, you might get another 120 and have 3x120 at the front, and then switch the 140 one that comes with the case to the top back.

Ok...Will do... I have pushed my budget to the max at this point. I think it will be a few weeks untill I can order anything else on the system. Would it be suffice to ad one in the front and one in the back to utilize what I have at this point? Sorry for the question after question...

 

[Sedivy]

Yeah it's not crucial to have them all right this second. Two at the front and two at the back should be fine to start with. Add the third later. To keep the flow even though, leave that 140 at the front, add the 120 to the front, and then your second 120 to the back top so you have 140+120 at the front and back until you get your third fan.

 

[repairtechs]

Yeah it's not crucial to have them all right this second. Two at the front and two at the back should be fine to start with. Add the third later. To keep the flow even though, leave that 140 at the front, add the 120 to the front, and then your second 120 to the back top so you have 140+120 at the front and back until you get your third fan.

Thanks for your help!!
TOP
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B. 120 ________________120 .F
A. 140____ CPU Fan_____140 .R
C. GPU FAN_______________.O
K. PSU FAN_______________.N
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Bottom

 

[Sedivy]

Yeah pretty much. You stick to this general flow:
https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/attachments/upload_2016-1-18_13-56-17-png.71169/
and keep it somewhat balanced.
Saw this linked in one of the threads today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OmkmluAYAQ
It's also very informative.

 

[repairtechs]

Yeah pretty much. You stick to this general flow:
https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/attachments/upload_2016-1-18_13-56-17-png.71169/
and keep it somewhat balanced.
Saw this linked in one of the threads today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OmkmluAYAQ
It's also very informative.

Thanks a ton!

I watched the you tube video today as well. Very informative! Ill stick with the two in the front and two in the back and leave the top of the case untouched!

Ill post a picture of the build when I am done. Pretty excited to get the build together!!

 

[Sedivy]

Good luck. Don't forget about static, and frequent touching of the metal part of the case before you touch any components.

 

[repairtechs]

Good luck. Don't forget about static, and frequent touching of the metal part of the case before you touch any components.

Thanks, and will do!