NZXT Phantom 410 fan setup help needed

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nonserviamgr

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Hey, i'll soon get the phantom 410 case.

I was thinking of the fan setup to be like:

Intake: 2x 120mm(front), 1x 140mm(side)

Exhaust: 1x 120mm(rear), 2x140mm(top)

I was thinking of putting one more intake 120mm or smaller fan on the bottom too.

Is the setup ok?
How should i actually put my fans and which ones?


Thanks a lot for all answers in advance!!!
 
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They are going to add noise. Especially the 2x120mms in the front. You CPU cooler fans and your GPU fans all add to this noise as well. That's why I suggested going with the single 140 in the front. A 140mm at the top and a 120mm at the back too. For looks, a 140mm on the side should be ok.

So it's really something to think about: How can you get it to look cool without being too loud? To get the lighting effect you're going for without the fan noise, you might consider an LED kits such as these (of course using the color of your choice):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800888051

When it comes to fans, I like Xigmatek fans. The LED colors are nice and they generally pump out the air pretty well for a...
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Fans add noise. So only use what you need.

I would say just go with the included fans (1xfront and 1xrear 120mms and 1xtop 140mm).

If your temps don't stay within specified max temps for your components and add as necessary. You might need more fans if you OC heavily or you have high ambient temps.

In most cases, you don't need an abundance of fans.
 
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If you're not overclocking and the PC isn't in a that's 30C (around 85F) or warmer, three fans should be good for most systems.

Many people over do it on the fans. Although, if you're going for aesthetics, many LED fans in the right case can look pretty cool, but they all add to the noise.

Larger fans move more air and are generally quieter. In the Phantom 410 I would remove the 120mm in the front and use a 140mm since you have that option with this case. I'd keep a 140mm fan in the top and the 120 at the rear.

I'd go for fans that have the same LEDs if that's what you're going for?
 
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nonserviamgr

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Yeah i was thinking of putting LED fans for the cool looks so i was thinking of going full fans so the led lights on bottom, sides, front, up, everywhere but would the intake and noise be too much if i put all those fans im thinking? Or maybe put smaller led fans just for the led :p?
 
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They are going to add noise. Especially the 2x120mms in the front. You CPU cooler fans and your GPU fans all add to this noise as well. That's why I suggested going with the single 140 in the front. A 140mm at the top and a 120mm at the back too. For looks, a 140mm on the side should be ok.

So it's really something to think about: How can you get it to look cool without being too loud? To get the lighting effect you're going for without the fan noise, you might consider an LED kits such as these (of course using the color of your choice):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800888051

When it comes to fans, I like Xigmatek fans. The LED colors are nice and they generally pump out the air pretty well for a given size at relatively low sound levels. I use a couple on my H80 rad in a push/pull out the top of my Phantom 630. I use the stock 200mms in the Phantom 630. The white blades of the stock fans catch the green LEDs from my CPU rad fans (Xigmateks). I've found I don't have to add any more LEDs to get a cool look inside the case. You just kind of have to play around with things until you get what you want. Fortunately, many good fans can be had for under $20.

What color is the case? What color fans were you thinking about getting?
 
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