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3 minutes ago, Lowspecgamer said:

I have only 5 120mm fans can you show me a config for the Corsair spec 01 case?

I'd say that your bet would be to stick with 2 in and two out. You could add an intake on the top front, but it wouldn't make a large difference.

It may be able to add enough pressure to cause a bit less dust, but you should use filters regardless.

 

In short: If you already have it - throw it on.

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In my pc I have 5 fans and here is the configuration demonstrated in the is very crude paint sketch.Is it right or should I change it?

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I'd run the front intake fans at a higher RPM than the other fans since you have negative airflow right now. You could also do what I'm doing and get rid of the rear exhaust fan.

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Just now, kelvinhall05 said:

I'd run the front intake fans at a higher RPM than the other fans since you have negative airflow right now. You could also do what I'm doing and get rid of the rear exhaust fan.

I dont know why,but my back fan isn't pushing any air out

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3 minutes ago, Lowspecgamer said:

I dont know why,but my back fan isn't pushing any air out

Are you sure?

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Just now, kelvinhall05 said:

Are you sure?

yes im sure i felt it and I feel no air I also have it facing the right way?

 

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18 minutes ago, Lowspecgamer said:

would this be good?

 

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Sure.

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I'd recommend using 2 140mm fans on the front as intake and 2 120mm fans exhaust  - just like you mentioned above.

If you're looking to buy fans, here's a list of most fans on the consumer market. (tabs at bottom for sizes)

 

Here's a list of some good 140mm fans - quote from Quiet PWM Fan Options:

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For minimum noise and alright airflow (list in order from highest airflow to lowest):

 

Fractal Design - X2 GP-14 (White) 68.4 CFM @18.9 dBa

NoiseBlocker - NB-eLoop B14-2 64.3 CFM @ 16.9 dBa

be quiet! - SilentWings 3 pwm 59.5 CFM @ 15.5 dBa

Noctua - NF-P14s redux-900 49.3 CFM @ 13.2 dBa

NoiseBlocker - NB-BlackSilentFan XK-1 35.3 CFM @ 13dBa

I haven't used the FD's fan, so I'm hesitant to put it on (but the info about it says I should).

All of them are great - it's basically how much airflow you want and which one you like the look of the best.

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2 minutes ago, Imbellis said:

I'd recommend using 2 140mm fans on the front as intake and 2 120mm fans exhaust  - just like you mentioned above.

If you're looking to buy fans, here's a list of most fans on the consumer market. (tabs at bottom for sizes)

 

Here's a list of some good 140mm fans - quote from Quiet PWM Fan Options:

 

 

Notes: The google sheet uses the info that producers give and aren't always accurate - so take the info on the sheet with a grain of salt.

I have only 5 120mm fans can you show me a config for the Corsair spec 01 case?

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3 minutes ago, Lowspecgamer said:

I have only 5 120mm fans can you show me a config for the Corsair spec 01 case?

I'd say that your bet would be to stick with 2 in and two out. You could add an intake on the top front, but it wouldn't make a large difference.

It may be able to add enough pressure to cause a bit less dust, but you should use filters regardless.

 

In short: If you already have it - throw it on.

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3 minutes ago, Imbellis said:

I'd say that your bet would be to stick with 2 in and two out. You could add an intake on the top front, but it wouldn't make a large difference.

It may be able to add enough pressure to cause a bit less dust, but you should use filters regardless.

 

In short: If you already have it - throw it on.

Ok man thanks for the insight this is how I’m gonna run it

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20 hours ago, Lowspecgamer said:

I dont know why,but my back fan isn't pushing any air out

I guess the two top fans draw all the air so there in none for the back fan. I would skip the two top fans or just use the "first" one of the two so the back fan has some breathing room.

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I have 5 fan slots in my case and I was trying to figure out the best configuration for cooler temps.Heres a drawing to show what I’m working with in terms of fan placement.So if you can look at my drawing and tell me what directions I should run them.

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The fan on the back of the case should blow in to the case.  The two fans in the front of the case should also blow in to the case.  The two fans on the top of the case should blow out of the case.  Using this setup should help with creating a positive pressure inside the case and that will help keep out dust, etc.

 

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1 minute ago, kb5zue said:

The fan on the back of the case should blow in to the case.  The two fans in the front of the case should also blow in to the case.  The two fans on the top of the case should blow out of the case.  Using this setup should help with creating a positive pressure inside the case and that will help keep out dust, etc.

 

That seems a little off to me

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1 minute ago, Lowspecgamer said:

That seems a little off to me

And how's that?  You have three fans blowing in to the case and then two fans taking the air from inside and exhausting it to the outside.  Since it has more air going in than it does going out, you will have a positive pressure inside the case instead of a negative pressure.  A negative pressure indicates a partial vacuum and that means it will be sucking in dust and other unwanted stuff in to the inside of the case and you don't want that.

 

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I would personally set the top and front 4 to pull air into the case, and the back fan as a push.

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11 hours ago, kb5zue said:

The fan on the back of the case should blow in to the case.  The two fans in the front of the case should also blow in to the case.  The two fans on the top of the case should blow out of the case.  Using this setup should help with creating a positive pressure inside the case and that will help keep out dust, etc.

 

to simplify, 2 front intake, 2 top exhaust and 1 back exhaust 

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Rear fan as exhaust, to quickly exhaust VRM heat and the hot air shuffled around by the stock cooler. Two front intake fans to let both CPU and GPU area breath. You can leave the top empty, and play with the speed of the front fans to have slightly positive pressure to prevent dust buildup (although this only matters if the front intake is filtered, otherwise dust will come in big time anyway), and the top vents will act as passive exhausts. I don't recommend turning the rear exhaust down too much, if at all, unless it's very noisy.

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2 front in, 1 rear out is fine. List specs so I can see if you need more.

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1 hour ago, LoGiCalDrm said:

2 front in, 1 rear out is fine. List specs so I can see if you need more.

My specs are in my profile

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2 hours ago, Lowspecgamer said:

My specs are in my profile

2 front in, 1 rear out might be overkill for that setup. 1 in, 1 out is enough to keep it cool.

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I have an i5 and 1 gpu...i have 1 rear top exhaust and i barely have any dust in  my case. I blow dust out once a month. 

 

One in and one out is fine

 

In an older build i had a 240 aio and 4 case fans....waaaayyy too noisy. Since i simplified things...i find it is near silent to my ears under load and temps are fine

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On 1/17/2018 at 7:50 PM, kb5zue said:

The fan on the back of the case should blow in to the case.  The two fans in the front of the case should also blow in to the case.  The two fans on the top of the case should blow out of the case.  Using this setup should help with creating a positive pressure inside the case and that will help keep out dust, etc.

Positive airflow only reduces dust accumulation if the intakes are filtered. Most cases including the OP's Spec 01 doesn't come with dust filters on the rear. 

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