Question Optimal configuration of my case fans ?

[AndyJay25]

I've bought a pre-built PC from a store but I'm not liking the way they have the fans set up. To me it all seems backwards but I'm not an expert. The case is a Vida Visio.

They have the bottom fans as an extract, the rear is an intake and the side as an extract (side is an AIO radiator) - Note - - there are no mounting options at the top as it's all glass.

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Should I switch the bottom to intake and the rear to extract? I think the radiator needs to be left so it isn't forcing hot air into the case?

I'm also now wondering whether the AIO is upside down on the CPU, does it matter?

 

[SkyNetRising]

They have the bottom fans as an extract, the rear is an intake and the side as an extract (side is an AIO radiator)
Should I switch the bottom to intake and the rear to extract?
I'm also now wondering whether the AIO is upside down on the CPU, does it matter?

1. Bottom fans are not really necessary.
If you have fan filter at bottom, then swap bottom fans to intake orientation.
If no bottom fan filter, then remove bottom fans altogether.

2. Change side fans to intake orientation.

3. Swap AIO radiator upside down (if possible) - so hoses are connected at bottom.

4. Rear fan is in exhaust orientation. Keep it that way.

 

[AndyJay25]

1. Bottom fans are not really necessary.
If you have fan filter at bottom, then swap bottom fans to intake orientation.
If no bottom fan filter, then remove bottom fans altogether.

2. Change side fans to intake orientation.

3. Swap AIO radiator upside down (if possible) - so hoses are connected at bottom.

4. Rear fan is in exhaust orientation. Keep it that way.

1) I've swapped the bottom fans as there's a filter.

2) Would that definitely be okay drawing in hot air from the CPU?

3) I don't think it would stretch as I have a 5070ti and it's huge. Does it matter about the CPU plates pipes being at the top instead of the bottom? It might possibly just reach if it was flipped..

4) I didn't actually notice that, there must have been a very negative pressure inside the case as the airflow was actually reversed until I flipped the bottom fans!

Also, thank you

 

[SkyNetRising]

2) Would that definitely be okay drawing in hot air from the CPU?

If you keep bottom fans as intake, then side fans can be in either orientation.
Intake side fans would give lower cpu temperatures.
Exhaust side fans would keep graphics card cooler.
Test during gaming session, what component needs cooling more.

3) I don't think it would stretch as I have a 5070ti and it's huge.
Does it matter about the CPU plates pipes being at the top instead of the bottom? It might possibly just reach if it was flipped..

If hoses don't reach, then don't bother with flipping the radiator.
Also temperature indicator would be upside down then.

 

[AndyJay25]

If you keep bottom fans as intake, then side fans can be in either orientation.
Intake side fans would give lower cpu temperatures.
Exhaust side fans would keep graphics card cooler.
Test during gaming session, what component needs cooling more.

If hoses don't reach, then don't bother with flipping the radiator.
Also temperature indicator would be upside down then.

Thank you much appreciated, I'll see what's what with the cpu or gpu.

 

[PiersPlowman]

Wherever there is a filter, the fans should be intake. Exhaust fans are unfiltered.

To slow the build up of dust bunnies, I prefer positive pressure in the case, which, simplistically put, means more intake than exhaust fans (I have two front intake and one rear exhaust on my building). This way you do not get dust forming on every crack and crevice as you would do in a negative pressure build.