mini itx rad and fan orientation.

[Optimusgrime]

hey everyone, iv got a project case and was wondering if there is a preferred or distinctive difference between these fans and rad placements.

i understand that poeple have preference with aesthetics but wanted to know if temps would vary.

 

The case is will be mini itx, made that pic in ms paint to make easier explaining which is prefered or another way to do it thanks people  .

[RollinLower]

There shouldn't be a difference to be honest. 

When you place fans in pull behind a radiator they probably have a little less access to air, but the difference versus a push setup should be neglectable.

 

I run option 2 in my matx build by the way.

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[Samfisher]

It also depends whether the fans are exhausting or set to intake.  I like intake cos that means the dust is on the outside, much easier for maintenance.

[bowrilla]

There's no significant if any difference between push and pull. 

 

Pull usually means you can just take your vacuum and clean the outside of the rad, pull means, you'll have to remove the fans to clean them - true for intakes especially. For exhaust in a neutral to positive pressure build, you won't have much dust in there as long as your intakes are filtered. 

 

Bottom line: choose what looks best or is the most conventient to build.

[Optimusgrime]

ah excellent i did think that but just wanted to make sure i wasnt missing anything thanks everyone