NZXT H440 Fan Help

[AimlessFlame]

So the case comes with 3x120mm FN-V2 fans front, should I change these for static pressure fans since air intake in the front is limited? If so please recommend good sp fans.

 

For the top I want to buy 3x120mm fans, again it has limited space for air exhaust, should i get sp or af fans for exhaust? If af is the way to go please recommend good af fans.

[WoodenMarker]

Why are you looking to replace the stock fans? Do you find them too loud or the performance lacking?

[AimlessFlame]

3 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

Why are you looking to replace the stock fans? Do you find them too loud or the performance lacking?

I'm not necessarily wanting to change them, just wanted to know if changing them for sp fans would provide better airflow, now the top is a different story since it doesnt include those so same question are sp fans better due to limited space for intake/exhaut or airflow ones?

[airdeano]

first consider your plan.

adding 3-top fans (prolly the rear fan is exhaust) will put the case in a severe negative pressure scenario (major dust accumulation).

the front fans (filtered) are reduced in airflow and pressure, due to the air filter by 50% or 1.5 fans intake. adding 3-fans into the roof as exhaust with no filter will suck unfiltered air from any unfiltered spot on the case (and there are many).

 

question of increasing the airflow for what purpose?

better GPU cooling or air cooler cooling? more airflow for the HDDs?

to battle the issue, consider making all the fans (expect the rear i/o) an intake (purchase aftermarket filters for the top fan mounts) and this should provide all airflow and cooling for the CPU and GPU(s). then you can regulate how much air comes in and allow the air to escape naturally (case in large enough and porous enough to allow that to happen).

 

[WoodenMarker]

1 hour ago, AimlessFlame said:

I'm not necessarily wanting to change them, just wanted to know if changing them for sp fans would provide better airflow, now the top is a different story since it doesnt include those so same question are sp fans better due to limited space for intake/exhaut or airflow ones?

Yes, changing or adding fans can help improve airflow. 

Whether you should or need to change them out depends on your temps and preference when it comes to acoustics.

[AimlessFlame]

1 hour ago, airdeano said:

first consider your plan.

adding 3-top fans (prolly the rear fan is exhaust) will put the case in a severe negative pressure scenario (major dust accumulation).

the front fans (filtered) are reduced in airflow and pressure, due to the air filter by 50% or 1.5 fans intake. adding 3-fans into the roof as exhaust with no filter will suck unfiltered air from any unfiltered spot on the case (and there are many).

 

question of increasing the airflow for what purpose?

better GPU cooling or air cooler cooling? more airflow for the HDDs?

to battle the issue, consider making all the fans (expect the rear i/o) an intake (purchase aftermarket filters for the top fan mounts) and this should provide all airflow and cooling for the CPU and GPU(s). then you can regulate how much air comes in and allow the air to escape naturally (case in large enough and porous enough to allow that to happen).

 

 

1 hour ago, WoodenMarker said:

Yes, changing or adding fans can help improve airflow. 

Whether you should or need to change them out depends on your temps and preference when it comes to acoustics.

Thanks for the detailed answer!