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Need help regarding airflow with two 140mm and three 120mm

Jade Roxy

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I've recently bought most of the hardware for a build I'm preparing. I also realized that the case I bought comes with two 140mm fans, and I've bought an additional three 120mm fans. I was planning on having the 140mm for the intake at the front, and the remaining three 120mm as exhausts for top and rear. However, I've realized that the front panel can hold up to three 120mm fans. With that in mind should I buy an additional 120mm fan to have an alternative fan setup? With getting an additional fan this is what I had in mind; three 120mm intake at front, two 140mm exhaust at top, and a single 120mm as rear exhaust. I don't mind taking the time for more cable managing, and I've heard smaller fans are louder and I also don't mind that. Additionally I would also appreciate some recommendations whether the top exhaust should keep the dust filter, cause they're just blowing air away not in.

Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB TG - case fan compatibility,
Front: three 120mm/two 140mm
Top: two 120mm/two 140mm
Rear: single 120mm

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM - 120mm fan specs,
Speed: 500-2000 RPM
Airflow: 13-56 CFM

Fractal Design Aspect 14 RGB PWM - 140mm fan specs
Speed: 1000 RPM
Airflow: 41 CFM

Rig specs, https://pcpartpicker.com/list/v3X9PX
The desktop case, https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/focus/focus-2/rgb-black-tg-clear-tint/

The 120mm fans, https://www.fractal-design.com/products/fans/aspect/aspect-12-rgb-pwm/black-frame/
The 140mm fans, https://www.fractal-design.com/products/fans/aspect/aspect-14-rgb-pwm/black-frame/

pls help

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That seems reasonable, essentially you're saying move the 2 140mm fans to top exhaust and then put the 3 120mm fans on the front as intake, as well as buy an extra one for rear exhaust right? 

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Airflow and fans setup wise, okay.

But, those PC parts aren't going to need that much airflow, even a single exhaust and intake is enough. Essentially you're wasting money for nothing, it won't run cooler even with that many fans. 

My 6800 XT runs about 87C with 1 140mm intake fans, with 2 intakes, no difference, without intake, 90C. 

Not an expert, just bored at work. Please quote me or mention me if you would like me to see your reply. **may edit my posts a few times after posting**

CPU: Intel i5-12400

GPU: Asus TUF RX 6800 XT OC

Mobo: Asus Prime B660M-A D4 WIFI MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

RAM: Team Delta TUF Alliance 2x8GB DDR4 3200MHz CL16

SSD: Team MP33 1TB

PSU: MSI MPG A850GF

Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A

Cooler: ID-Cooling SE-234 ARGB

OS: Windows 11 Pro

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21 minutes ago, Ryuikko said:

That seems reasonable, essentially you're saying move the 2 140mm fans to top exhaust and then put the 3 120mm fans on the front as intake, as well as buy an extra one for rear exhaust right? 

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5 minutes ago, Dukesilver27- said:

Airflow and fans setup wise, okay.

But, those PC parts aren't going to need that much airflow, even a single exhaust and intake is enough. Essentially you're wasting money for nothing, it won't run cooler even with that many fans. 

My 6800 XT runs about 87C with 1 140mm intake fans, with 2 intakes, no difference, without intake, 90C. 

I've missed some context due to negligence.

Context: I've been given a 600 dollar budget to buy wtv I need. My friends are providing RAM and SSD so I can focus on GPU, CPU, Mobo and others that could fit in my budget. The friend providing for the SSD gave the green light to deck out my rig. I am planning on paying them back, and the friend providing RAM is trading gifts with me. Weird but when is anything never weird?

Additionally, if these components do not care about airflow, then I can just go with wtv. Thank for the feedback!

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