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PC case fan setup recommendations

Starlight6612
By Starlight6612
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Hey guys, I have an NZXT ATX case (not sure exactly which one). I wanted to make the PC more quiet, so I replaced one of the fans that came with the case with a Noctua 140mm one. I replaced the top fan that used to be an exhaust fan with the new noctua one as an intake fan (see picture). Although now I'm not sure this was the smartest setup. Perhaps I should keep the top one as exhaust and add the noctua to the front as intake?

 

Any thoughts/recommendations are greatly appreciated!

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1 hour ago, Starlight6612 said:

Hey guys, I have an NZXT ATX case (not sure exactly which one). I wanted to make the PC more quiet, so I replaced one of the fans that came with the case with a Noctua 140mm one. I replaced the top fan that used to be an exhaust fan with the new noctua one as an intake fan (see picture). Although now I'm not sure this was the smartest setup. Perhaps I should keep the top one as exhaust and add the noctua to the front as intake?

 

Any thoughts/recommendations are greatly appreciated!

fan setup.png

Without knowing where you can mount fans and what sizes, it's hard to help...

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