Hello,
I am planning to build a system in the NZXT H500i, and was wondering about fan placement.
At the front, the case has space for 2 140mm fans or a 280mm radiator. I'll be going with the 140s though, because my AIO already has a 140mm fan and radiator, which only fit at the front due to space limitations. At the top there is space for a 120 or 140mm fan, but not for a radiator, and at the back there is space for a 120. Since I was planning to replace the fans which come with the case anyway, and one of the front fans is going to be a 140, I was wandering if I should get a 120 or a 140 for the top and in ehich directions the fans should face.
This is what I would assume:
Front:
1x 140mm intake through radiator
1x 140mm fan
Back:
1x 120mm fan outwards (no other choice)
Top:
1x 140mm fan outwards (120mm would also be possible but i think 140 should be better?)
In case it matters, here are the specs of both the 120mm and 140mm fans I am planning to get:
120mm:
500-1500rpm
17.5 - 52.5 cfm
140mm
500 - 1500rpm
31.5 - 91 cfm
(All numbers approx.)
Thanks,
another_member