What is the correct way of installing fan on the Radiator? On the back or infront?

[d4v0]

Just what the title says which way is the correct way to install the fan on the liquid radiator? In front of the radiator or in the back of the radiator? Also can someone explain me how to setup a proper intake/exhaust setup like how do you setup an intake and exhaust to get the best airflow?

 

[Xiembeest]

Fans facing outwards is better because it's easier to get the dust out of it. If you have the fans before the rad, dust gets between the 2 and you'll need to disassemble it for proper cleaning. It's also best to put the rad at either the back or the top so you don't destroy the airflow with pressure fans.

 

[d4v0]

Fans facing outwards is better because it's easier to get the dust out of it. If you have the fans before the rad, dust gets between the 2 and you'll need to disassemble it for proper cleaning. It's also best to put the rad at either the back or the top so you don't destroy the airflow with pressure fans.

awesome thanks for the advice! so if i install the fan at the back of the case behind the radiator i should be fine? and I will have 1 140mm front fan and 2 200mm top fans and the back 140mm fan with the radiator would that be enough for the airflow? I also have two side 120mm fans but i read that the side fans usually mess up the airflow is that correct?

 

[Xiembeest]

No problem at all if you get rid of the side fans. You could experiment with them and check your GPU temps in game to see what works best. pick a best answer if you feel like doing so

 

[d4v0]

alright thanks for the advice

 

[d4v0]

hey one more thing can i attach 2 fans two the radiator? will that be better or should i just stick to one?

 

[Xiembeest]

Yes that will improve it but only if you use exactly that same fans. You want to install them on both sides of the rad, not all on one side.

 

[d4v0]

alright thanks for the help