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12-26-2007, 06:12 PM
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Fan Placement on new computer.
Hey I just go all new parts for my new PC and was wondering on where I should position my fans for best air flow.
Specs: CASE: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811119137 I have 3 120mm fans that came with the case as well as I purchased 4 additional 120mm Themal Take fans http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811999145 Additional hardware: 2 BFG Tech BFGE88768UOCE GeForce 8800Ultra 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported OC Edition Video Card 2 500 seagate HD with HD fans ASUS P5N32-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard Update Thermaltake W0131RU ATX12V / EPS12V 850W Power Supply - Retail Model #: W0131RU Update Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 2 Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AL1065 2 LITE-ON LightScribe Black 20X DVD±R Burner with 12X DVD-RAM write Black IDE Model LH-20A1H-186 Just wondering on where I should place my fans to keep this case cool and everyhing in it. Oh and please tell me if they should be intake and exaust 
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12-26-2007, 06:17 PM
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Basic rule of thumb is front intake, rear exhaust. Nice setup you have but I think 7 fans is going to be overkill. I'd go with one in front, one in back and one in side (exhaust). Check your temps and go from there.
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12-26-2007, 06:19 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Why did you buy 4 additional fans? Looks like you can only add 1 additional fan to that case since the other 3 are already mounted. Looks like you'll have 3 fans left over.
Anyway, typical cooling is set up with lower front fan set as intake, upper rear fan set as exhaust. Side fans are generally intake fans.  Cricket
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