Fan layout

[dan_man555]

At the planning stage of a new build and getting a little stuck.

 

I chose a Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 for the case (mostly due to space restrictions) and a corsair H90 cpu cooler. In addition, I also plan to get 2x Noctua NF-A14 FLXs as radiator fans.

 

I understand that I need to try to get positive air pressure inside the case (more intake than exhaust), but I don't know how best to achieve this. I'm not even confident that the radiator will fit in the rear of the case with both push and pull fans attached, alongside an atx motherboard.

 

In summary, there are:

3x 140mm case fans (stock)

2x 140mm radiator fans (stock)

2x 140mm noctua radiator fans

 

I really have no attachment to any of these components, I just want high efficiency, cooling, and minimizing dust. Any noise reduction would be bonus.

 

So, what would be the best way to implement these fans in the case?

[denestmor3]

I should go with one or two fans less, maybe not that much case fans.

[calebp123]

I wouldn't go pp config, its not that much of a performance increase and with a case that small just go with pull.

[dan_man555]

Does that mean I should just have one case fan intake in the front, and one pull fan on the radiator in the rear?