Push+Pull fan for radiators

[xz_isaac]

Hi Everyone,

 

I have been watching the videos posted on LinusTechTips but due to the some uncertainty, I would like to clarify 2 things:

1. For push + pull configuration on a 240mm radiator (i.e Corsair H100i v2), it already comes with 2 default fans (SP120mm) and I intend to use it for pulling air out of the radiator. I am looking to add another 2 fans to push air out of the radiator. Should I be buying SP120mm or AF120mm?
2. For the Phanteks Enthoo Primo case, it says that up to 4 x 120mm fans are supported for the top of the case. It was mentioned in Linus review of the case that he has a 240mm radiator mounted on the top and a 140mm fan mounted beside it. Will it support 2 x 120mm fans beside the radiator instead?

Thanks!

[McHox]

i wouldn't use the default fans the h100i comes with,they are quite noisy

[kizoku_95]

1) SP120s for radiators with high fin density.

2) You can use 2X120mm fans along with the 240mm radiator up top!

[xz_isaac]

18 minutes ago, McHox said:

i wouldn't use the default fans the h100i comes with,they are quite noisy

Any other fans to recommend? I am planning to buy within the next 2 weeks.

 

Thanks

[xz_isaac]

17 minutes ago, kizoku_95 said:

1) SP120s for radiators with high fin density.

2) You can use 2X120mm fans along with the 240mm radiator up top!

Thanks. So just to clarify, there is enough room even after the radiator is mounted on top? Reason for asking is because the radiator actually takes up more space compare to having only 2 x 120mm fans without the radiator.

 

[McHox]

7 minutes ago, xz_isaac said:

Any other fans to recommend? I am planning to buy within the next 2 weeks.

 

Thanks

i have the h110i gtx and recently got 2 nf-a14's from noctua,so far i'm really glad that i got them.the 120mm equivalent would be the nf-f12's i guess

[xz_isaac]

2 hours ago, McHox said:

i have the h110i gtx and recently got 2 nf-a14's from noctua,so far i'm really glad that i got them.the 120mm equivalent would be the nf-f12's i guess

Nice. Performance wise I assume they work just as good?

[McHox]

7 hours ago, xz_isaac said:

Nice. Performance wise I assume they work just as good?

and better,but they got a bit of a premium price^^

[WoodenMarker]

21 hours ago, kizoku_95 said:

1) SP120s for radiators with high fin density.

2) You can use 2X120mm fans along with the 240mm radiator up top!

AF120's performed better on pull along with a SP120 for a H75 in an old ncix video. 

 

[xz_isaac]

4 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

AF120's performed better on pull along with a SP120 for a H75 in an old ncix video. 

 

Thanks for the info!

 

That's interesting. I thought AF fans are better when there are no restrictions. However based on the video, the testing seems to be done without a chassis. if chassis in factored in and there is a dust filter like the ones on top of most chassis, is AF still recommended? 

[WoodenMarker]

6 hours ago, xz_isaac said:

Thanks for the info!

That's interesting. I thought AF fans are better when there are no restrictions. However based on the video, the testing seems to be done without a chassis. if chassis in factored in and there is a dust filter like the ones on top of most chassis, is AF still recommended? 

There are always restrictions but having the front SP fan do the work of pushing through the rad allows the AF fan to utilize its greater flow for removing the heat. AF oriented fans are generally quieter and I recommend going with these types of fans when appropriate. 

That being said, I wonder why you are going push/pull in the first place.

[xz_isaac]

On 7/18/2016 at 0:43 AM, WoodenMarker said:

There are always restrictions but having the front SP fan do the work of pushing through the rad allows the AF fan to utilize its greater flow for removing the heat. AF oriented fans are generally quieter and I recommend going with these types of fans when appropriate. 

That being said, I wonder why you are going push/pull in the first place.

I see. Thanks for the recommendation.

Hoping to see some improvements as the room temperature from i come from is generally warmer.