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I'm building my first build and i would like some information about how to place my NZXT Kraken x61 on my Nzxt H440 case.

I thought to place my kraken on the top, but I have no idea if I need to place the fans above or below  the Kraken. I would also like to know what the direction of the fans for ideal cooling. Does it need to push air out of the case or in the case?

 

Also, Does someone could show me which direction the fans of my case must push air for optimum airflow.

 

 

THANKS.

 

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*pull in

 

For less dust buildup and lower performance - pull in - intake

 

For more dust buildup and more performance - push out - exhaust

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For pull in do i need to put my fans above or below my Kraken?

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Hey, 

 

I'm building my first build and i would like some information about how to place my NZXT Kraken x61 on my Nzxt H440 case.

I thought to place my kraken on the top, but I have no idea if I need to place the fans above or below  the Kraken. I would also like to know what the direction of the fans for ideal cooling. Does it need to push air out of the case or in the case?

 

Also, Does someone could show me which direction the fans of my case must push air for optimum airflow.

 

 

THANKS.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/qxQM7P

The config. yo have is typical but most, if not all, stock case fans are lame unless you have a low ambient. Now with the added issue of this case being a somewhat restrictive regarding pulling in and exhausting the air you could/should get high static pressure fans for the case but don't overlook the noise level of the fan.

 

The radiator fans should be in exhaust config. as you have it to push the hot air out the top as hot air naturally rises. The front should be intakes and you can swap the back fan to a intake if you want but make sure you have one of those magnetic dust filters over the opening outside the case.

 

This is the direction that i would make in that case according to my ambient.....front and back fans as intake and top radiator fans as exhaust.

 

Some fan considerations for your case....

  1. Twister Pressure Really high quality fans. they are audible at 1800 rpm and move tons of air for a long distance and at 1600rpm they do the same but quieter, you will need to put your ears next to the fan to hear it at 1600.
  2. Cougar PWM Vortex not as strong as the Twister Pressure but still do a good job and are as silent 

This will do nicely for the radiator if you want to change those as well...

  1. Rosewill Hyperborea they have the best static pressure, price ratio for a 140mm fan i know of. The build quality is basic but sturdy and are silent at 1200 rpm and move great amounts of air 

A water-cooled mid-tier gaming PC.

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For less dust buildup and lower performance - pull in - intake

 

For more dust buildup and more performance - push out - exhaust

 What? no no no 

for less dust you want more filtered intakes. this allows all the air going into the case to have to pass the filter first

and you create High pressure inside the case allowing more air flow  there is Zero reason to have that Top system be an intake. he has 3 front intakes already 

 

OP 3 static pressure fans up front are the best bet. and run them Slightly higher in rpm then the rest. this will keep the air filtered by keeping positive pressure inside the case. and lower the dust build up also keeping the system cooler.

for your Radiator: push vs pull since the air is filtered it wont matter ....do what fits/ looks best. make sure they are exhausting out of the case.  

 

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