setting case fans???

[cyberkan]

OK, new parts arriving tomorrow!!!

So excited, I can't wait!!!

Now, here is a simple question
what would you recommend on how to put the fans on the case???? Intake or exhaust???


Just curious about this.


cyberkan

[Gomer]

1 in lower front
1 out upper back

fold and tuck all IDE, floppy cables etc for clean airflow

SHAZZAM!! cool temps

[dustyrun]

intake -front
exhaust--rear
fold and tuck or wrap all wires & cables.

Rick

[amdkt7]

I have found side intake fans to perform the best, providing outside air to the HSF on the cpu. I use two 120 mm fans (larger fans are quieter than smaller fans pushing the same amount of air) mounted on the left side panel. One cools the video card, the other the cpu and northbridge area.

I found no significant aid in a front fan, as most cases do not have room for a large fan.

[Dazbo666]

I have a 120mm side intake in my old donor case and never had any problems with temps...

I'm currently running my new case with the sides off while I'm testing and fitting new components, but I'm planning a window or custom cut that includes a similar 120mm side intake

[magwel]

I suggest that you get yourself some zip-ties and group wires together to get a better airflow throughout the whole case.

[tgxiii]

My X-Superalien case has two 80mm intake fans on front, but since they don't have very good openings they don't move much air....

[jerrygarcia]

Rounded IDE cables for better air flow. Fans as stated above.

[Dazbo666]

I got a combination of retail and DIY rounded cables to help with the airflow, and also rerouting or zip tied the rest of the cables to make a much clearer case...
It looks better, and the temps are slightly better

[NDC]

Here is my opinion for fan placement...