What fans should I use in a Fractal Design Define S

coreytbay

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I've got one of Fractals Define S cases and I am a bit confused on which type of fans would be best suited on the case like intake and exhaust. I've got 3 120mm Zalman led fans in the front as intake (could fit 3 140mm), I believe they are static pressure and I've got the 2 140mm fans that came with the case in the back as exhaust, I believe they are also static pressure.

So i'm looking to get all new fans, but confused on which type of fan would be best suited as intake and exhaust. Would airflow fans as intake be ok since there is nothing else obstructing the fans other than the dust filter or should I stick with static pressure and should I bump it up to 140mm or stick to 120mm?
Would airflow fans also be better for exhaust and would 140mm be fine to stick with?
Recommendations are much appreciated, thanks in advance.
 
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im sure people will tell you what brands and types are the best, but you really are over thinking this. in most cases, AF vs SP doesnt matter that much. optimizing 120 v 140 doesnt matter much. bottom line is you usually have intake in the front(where the filter usually is), and exhaust in the back/top. just try to have more intake than exhaust as a positive internal air pressure will help keep the dust out.

noctua fans are really well thought of. theres a fancy new magnetic bearing type i hear a lot of good about. for me, as long as they're quiet and move air, im happy.

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im sure people will tell you what brands and types are the best, but you really are over thinking this. in most cases, AF vs SP doesnt matter that much. optimizing 120 v 140 doesnt matter much. bottom line is you usually have intake in the front(where the filter usually is), and exhaust in the back/top. just try to have more intake than exhaust as a positive internal air pressure will help keep the dust out.

noctua fans are really well thought of. theres a fancy new magnetic bearing type i hear a lot of good about. for me, as long as they're quiet and move air, im happy.
 
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