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Optimal fan arrangement Corsair c70

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June 18, 2014 2:28:45 PM

My Corsair c70 case arrived today, and it came with three 120mm fans. I'll probably also buy another fan, either an af120 or sp120 depending on if it's behind the hdd cage (I removed the top cage because I only have two drives). I already have a 240mm radiator in the top with two 120mm fans. Where should I put the four fans for optimal cooling? Also, should I have positive or negative pressure? I'm thinking positive so that dust doesn't enter the side panel's holes, but I'm not sure. Thanks in advance for any advice.

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June 18, 2014 2:32:13 PM

You are right on positive pressure, thats always the best.

I would say use the config I have right now. Dual intake fans, single exhaust at the back, and the radiator exhausting out of the top of the case.
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June 18, 2014 2:43:37 PM

Do you think it would be worth putting an extra sp120 behind the hard drive cage? Or perhaps an af120 on the bottom to push more air up over the gpu.
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June 18, 2014 2:46:58 PM

Im not too familiar with the case, but putting fans in front of the cage (Closer to the front panel) would be good. The fans you have should be enough, more fans=more noise.
A bottom intake can be good, it also vents a lot of dust into the case from the desk. If you live in a relatively dust free environment a bottom intake in combo with the other arrangement will help a bit.
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June 18, 2014 2:58:18 PM

There is a dust filter on the bottom, so I think a fan would be fine there. Do you think I would benefit more from a bottom fan or a fan blowing through the hard drive cage? I like your zergling by the way :) 
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June 18, 2014 3:01:18 PM

I think the bottom fan would be better, as there is no obstruction. I personally would do both, have front and bottom intakes. The dust filter will be great in that situation as well.

And thank you, gotta love SC2 and carbot.
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June 18, 2014 3:05:33 PM

Okay, I'll do that. Thanks for the help!
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