Lian-Li fan configuration

[Naxy]

Hi all

 

So I am building a new gaming system with the Lian-Li case, but I am not sure how I should approach the fan situation, what would be the most optimal fan configuration on this case?

 

Here is my build:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$269.00 @ Canada Computers
CPU Cooler	Deepcool - CAPTAIN 240EX RGB 153.04 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$109.88 @ Canada Computers
Motherboard	Gigabyte - X570 GAMING X ATX AM4 Motherboard	$224.99 @ Newegg Canada
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory	$116.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage	Intel - 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	$129.94 @ Mike's Computer Shop
Video Card	XFX - Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card	$519.99 @ Newegg Canada
Case	Lian-Li - PC-O11 Dynamic ATX Full Tower Case	$189.99 @ Newegg Canada
Power Supply	Corsair - TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$94.99 @ Canada Computers
Case Fan	Corsair - LL120RGB LED (Three Fans With Lighting Node PRO) 43.25 CFM 120 mm Fans	$141.99 @ Powertop
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1817.76
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$1797.76
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-09 10:47 EDT-0400

 

[WoodenMarker]

3 side intakes seem to perform pretty well. https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/3285-lian-li-o11-dynamic-review-benchmark-der8auer-case-design

Any reason you're looking at the Captain 240EX RGB in particular? I'd recommend going with an air cooler for more airflow over the motherboard. 

[Naxy]

3 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

3 side intakes seem to perform pretty well. https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/3285-lian-li-o11-dynamic-review-benchmark-der8auer-case-design

Any reason you're looking at the Captain 240EX RGB in particular? I'd recommend going with an air cooler for more airflow over the motherboard. 

3 side intakes seems good. Thanks!

I just prefer AIO over an air CPU cooler, just my preference. 

[sirlamchops25]

On 7/9/2019 at 10:47 AM, Naxy said:

CPU Cooler	Deepcool - CAPTAIN 240EX RGB 153.04 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$109.88 @ Canada Computers

I would personally highly recommend against a Deelcool Captain. I purchased a 120EX about a year and a half ago, and two weeks the cooler leaked all over my GTX 1080, effectively killing it. If you do a bit more research online, you will notice that many others have had the same issue with this cooler, so I'd recommend maybe spending a few more dollars to get a Corsair or something else