Thermaltake View 71 TG Fan Setup For Maximum Performance

[liamawebb]

I have recently selected the Thermaltake View 71 TG as my case for my new PC build. I am currently selecting the correct fans for the system for optimal performance, however I am very new to this and would benefit from some experienced input.

Useful Links:
Case: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00003130
(However mine is the non RGB version)
CPU cooler: http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/hydro-series-h110i-gt-280mm-extreme-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler
PSU: http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/rmi-series-rm650i-650-watt-80-plus-gold-certified-fully-modular-psu
120mm Fan: http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/hd120-rgb-led-high-performance-120mm-pwm-fan-with-controller
140mm Fan: http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/hd140-rgb-led-high-performance-140mm-pwm-fan

So here are my questions:
1) There is room for either 2 x 140mm or 3 x 120mm fans on the front of the case. Which of these would be the best choice for performance?
2) Would I be able to fit the 2 x 120mm fans on the bottom alongside my RM650i PSU?
3) I am planning to mount my 280mm radiator on the top of the case. Would there also be room for another 120/140mm fan next to it? If so, which size?
4) I would like some advice on what fans to make exhausts and which fans to intake. My current plan would be as follows:
Front - 2/3 x 140/120mm intake (Fan)
Bottom - 2 x 120mm intake (Fan)
Rear - 1 x 140mm exhaust (Fan)
Top - 1 x 280mm exhaust (Radiator) and 1 x 120/140mm exhaust [(Fan) if possible]
Due to the quality of the radiator exhaust fans, this would give my system a slit lay negative air pressure (I think). How would this set up shape up performance wise?

If you an answer any of my 4 questions it would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Liam

 

[Lutfij]

1| would be a toss up since you're dealing with a 140mm fan that can bite through more air at the same revolution when compared to the 120mm.
2| If you can fit a 240mm rad at the bottom, then you can certainly fit 2x120mm fans there.

3| You'd have space for another 140mm after mounting the 280 at the top, provided you've got a row of 140mm fans above the radiator.
4| You should balance your intakes and exhausts. Ideally the intakes should equal to exhaust.

 

[liamawebb]

1| would be a toss up since you're dealing with a 140mm fan that can bite through more air at the same revolution when compared to the 120mm.
2| If you can fit a 240mm rad at the bottom, then you can certainly fit 2x120mm fans there.

3| You'd have space for another 140mm after mounting the 280 at the top, provided you've got a row of 140mm fans above the radiator.
4| You should balance your intakes and exhausts. Ideally the intakes should equal to exhaust.

Thankyou for the input, I will start looking in to what fans I need... Also, do you have any experience with the corsair controllers? Commander pro and lighting node pro? I am considering just getting the commander pro, will this work? Also how do the thermal sensors work on the commander pro?

Sorry, have just never done this before.