If i only have 1 chassis fan (for now) should i use it as an intake fan or an exhaust fan?

[Sebikovec]

I could not find a straight up answer on google search so im asking you guys again.

 

Specs below if needed:

Ryzen 3 3100

1660S (Gainward Ghost OC)

ASRock Pro4-F B450M

2x8GB rated 3000mhz @1.35v (set to 2133mhz because of unstability issues)

beQuiet! S9 500W 80+ Bronze

60gb SSD, 1tb HDD

 

Edit: Case - Zalman S4

 

Thank you very much in advance!

[Skiiwee29]

What case are you using. This will help us see it and determine the best placement. 

[Sebikovec]

Just now, Skiiwee29 said:

What case are you using. This will help us see it and determine the best placement. 

That would be the Zalman S4. Forgot to mention in the specs srry.

[TacticlTwinkie]

I would use that single fan as an exhaust. But that will result in higher dust build up due to the negative pressure bringing in air through every opening in the case. Not a big deal, just have to clean the system out a little more often.

[Sebikovec]

1 minute ago, TacticlTwinkie said:

I would use that single fan as an exhaust. But that will result in higher dust build up due to the negative pressure bringing in air through every opening in the case. Not a big deal, just have to clean the system out a little more often.

Alright i gotcha. Thanks!