Fans on Rad question?

Ravendarat · April 25, 2021

So I have an inlet/outlet question here. I have a define r6 case and am planning my next loop. Im thinking I might use a corsair XD3 pump and mount it at the back of the case where you would normally put an outlet fan. I will then be doing a pair of 360mm rads, one up top and one in the front. Would it be a problem to set the front fans on the front rad as intakes and then set the fans on the top rad as outlet? Like if these are my only fans am I gonna have a problem with airflow? Im using Corsair LL fans in case that factors in.

rafe_28 · April 26, 2021

U arent gonna have a problem. Airflow gonna be fine if u havd high enough pressure fans

airborne spoon · April 27, 2021

i always recommend front as intake and top as exhaust. although i just looked up that case and damn they are all about blocking the air. the front side vent area doesnt look too bad but to make sure your case keeps a positive pressure youll prob have to keep the front fans spinning faster than the top fans instead of having them equal.

Ravendarat · April 28, 2021

16 hours ago, airborne spoon said:

i always recommend front as intake and top as exhaust. although i just looked up that case and damn they are all about blocking the air. the front side vent area doesnt look too bad but to make sure your case keeps a positive pressure youll prob have to keep the front fans spinning faster than the top fans instead of having them equal.

Its actually no where near as bad as it looks in pictures as far as airflow goes, testing on the case was actually pretty favourable but I also have no problem swinging the front door open if needed. Thanks for the input though, I appreciate it