NZXT PHANTOM 820 AIR FLOW DIAGRAM

[Phantom-NcaseM1v6.1]

Would like to get some feedback on my proposed air flow diagram for my Phantom 820 case. They say that a negative pressure case is optimal for performance is this correct? If so will this diagram achieve that end? Using basically all stock fans except for the Kraken X60 those fans will be replaced with my recent  purchase of 4 Akasa 14cm 140mm fans (AK-FN063). Even though some had recommended the Noctua A14-FLX 140mm's as a better performer and brand.

 

 

My Build In Progress:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid  
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 OC Formula EATX LGA1150 or ASRock Z87 OC/ac version
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2666 
Storage: Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" SSD 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB or GIGABYTE GTX 780 Ti WindForce 3X OC (Will SLI whichever GPU is selected)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling 1200W ATX12V / EPS12V 
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate N
OPTICAL DRIVE: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
Monitor: Asus VG278HE 144hz

[AlwaysFSX]

TOO MANY FANS. Jeez.

[Newbix_Cube]

Would like to get some feedback on my proposed air flow diagram for my Phantom 820 case. They say that a negative pressure case is optimal for performance is this correct? If so will this diagram achieve that end? Using basically all stock fans except for the Kraken X60 those fans will be replaced with my recent  purchase of 4 Akasa 14cm 140mm fans (AK-FN063). Even though some had recommended the Noctua A14-FLX 140mm's as a better performer and brand.

NZXT PHANTOM820 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM-2.jpg

 

 

Remove the top 200mm  fans and put the radiator on the top.

You don't need the bottom fans they will just pull up dust and not enough air unless it's elevated correctly.

Plus it will be very very loud with ALL those fans.

[WoodenMarker]

Negative or positive pressure doesn't help or detriment cooling performance. An equal amount of intake and exhaust in a single direction of airflow is preferred for optimal cooling. 

I'd remove the side intake and front top exhaust. Rest looks fine.

[Phantom-NcaseM1v6.1]

@Newbix_Cube cube: For the rad installation top was my first choice but wanted to have exhaust on the top lots of forums recommended intake setup to keep the rad cooler. Then there was the fact of top exhaust which would accumulate dust on the rad (bottom). So decided the bottom would give me all the ideals this way the filter on the bottom of the case will capture most of the dust not get on the rad and I would have intake on the rad which will keep my temps cooler. Is there an advantage of having the RAD on the top instead of the bottom? The phantom does have an elevation to permit air flow how much wont know till i set it up. As far as noise  i will experiment with quiet fans, not too concern since i usually game with headphones or like to have my volume loud.

 

@Woodenmaker: So remove the side intake and both 200mm top fans exhaust? That would leave me with only 1 exhaust from the back case fan, is that sufficient, not really counting the psu exhaust since its only flowing thru the psu. Are you suggesting since the top of my case is vented and hot air rises it should leave the case and not cause any heat issues?

 

Appreciate the feedback just trying to optimize my airflow, using this machine mainly for gaming (COD Ghosts, Crysis 3, BF4,)

[WoodenMarker]

@Woodenmaker: So remove the side intake and both 200mm top fans exhaust? That would leave me with only 1 exhaust from the back case fan, is that sufficient, not really counting the psu exhaust since its only flowing thru the psu. Are you suggesting since the top of my case is vented and hot air rises it should leave the case and not cause any heat issues?

 

Appreciate the feedback just trying to optimize my airflow, using this machine mainly for gaming (COD Ghosts, Crysis 3, BF4,)

No. What I meant was remove one of the 200mm's from the top--specifically the one near the front. 

Yes to removing the side intake though.

[Phantom-NcaseM1v6.1]

No. What I meant was remove one of the 200mm's from the top--specifically the one near the front. 

Yes to removing the side intake though.

Oh ok so it would look like this:

[WoodenMarker]

Oh ok so it would look like this:

Yep.

[GLiNTCH]

Oh ok so it would look like this:

NZXT PHANTOM820 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM-3.jpg

Please post pics results. And let us know how it turns out!

I am in almost same boat with same components.

1. Are you keeping your HDD cage on?

2. How is the X60 sound for you at the bottom? One thing though is that my x60 has some air in it so it's not too happy upside down where yours is, it was my first choose, so I put it up top with one 200 in pull and two natuctua in push.

[GLiNTCH]

Would like to get some feedback on my proposed air flow diagram for my Phantom 820 case. They say that a negative pressure case is optimal for performance is this correct? If so will this diagram achieve that end? Using basically all stock fans except for the Kraken X60 those fans will be replaced with my recent  purchase of 4 Akasa 14cm 140mm fans (AK-FN063). Even though some had recommended the Noctua A14-FLX 140mm's as a better performer and brand.

NZXT PHANTOM820 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM-2.jpg

 

 

My Build In Progress:

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid  Motherboard: ASRock Z87 OC Formula EATX LGA1150 or ASRock Z87 OC/ac versionMemory: G.Skill Trident X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2666 Storage: Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" SSD Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB or GIGABYTE GTX 780 Ti WindForce 3X OC (Will SLI whichever GPU is selected)Case: NZXT Phantom 820Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling 1200W ATX12V / EPS12V OS: Windows 7 Ultimate NOPTICAL DRIVE: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/ASMonitor: Asus VG278HE 144hz

Also for EVGA are you thinking Classified? I am wondering if the height/width of them would capture or impede the airflow. Currently if I look down on my ACX 780 from the top it has couple inches of room to exhaust.

[Phantom-NcaseM1v6.1]

Please post pics results. And let us know how it turns out!

I am in almost same boat with same components.

1. Are you keeping your HDD cage on?

2. How is the X60 sound for you at the bottom? One thing though is that my x60 has some air in it so it's not too happy upside down where yours is, it was my first choose, so I put it up top with one 200 in pull and two natuctua in push.

No I'm removing the bottom HDD Cage to fit the kraken X60, i am doing a push pull config on the x60 (4 Akasa Fans 140mm) serving as an INTAKE since we have the filter on the bottom to capture any dust. Still ordering most of my parts so just planning for now will post when built.......see attached it would look something like this picture not sure if its  a kraken thats pictured but you get the idea.

 

[Phantom-NcaseM1v6.1]

Also for EVGA are you thinking Classified? I am wondering if the height/width of them would capture or impede the airflow. Currently if I look down on my ACX 780 from the top it has couple inches of room to exhaust.

Im still debating on the GPU will have to wait and see, leaning towards the Palit Jetstream, Gigabyte or EVGA Superclock 780TI, decisions decisions.....will SLI eventually so really thinking about which one.