NZXT tempest airflow
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I have an NZXT Tempest and I was thinking about optimizing the airflow of the case with better fans. Im also not the big fan of LED lights because i leave my computer on at night and I don't like LED lights flashing at my face.
the case has 2 x 120mm front, 1 x 120mm back, 1 x 120mm side, and 2 x 140mm top. I was thinking about switching all of the 120mm fans to scythe slipstream and realized that ultimately there will be 1 x 120mm and 2 x 140mm more fans blowing the air out than in (not including the PSU). So I guess this is in the end the matter of negative/postive pressure inside the case due to the difference in intake/exhaust. Would this matter? Should I try to keep the intake/exhaust airflow ratio to 1:1? what do you guys think?
the case has 2 x 120mm front, 1 x 120mm back, 1 x 120mm side, and 2 x 140mm top. I was thinking about switching all of the 120mm fans to scythe slipstream and realized that ultimately there will be 1 x 120mm and 2 x 140mm more fans blowing the air out than in (not including the PSU). So I guess this is in the end the matter of negative/postive pressure inside the case due to the difference in intake/exhaust. Would this matter? Should I try to keep the intake/exhaust airflow ratio to 1:1? what do you guys think?
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Front blowing in.
Back out
Side in (prolly onto the GPU= good)
Top out
You can probably get better fans.
I wouldn't worry a ton about positive/negative flow. As long as the flow is good your okay. And dust will happen no matter what, if your a hobby person you blow it out once a month or so anyway.
Petras sell the extremly popular Yate Loon brand (not expensive either) and I use them as many OCers do at the real OC forums (Toms is kinda like Radio Shack). Get the mediums and a fan controller or even the highs if you have temp problems and volt em' down with a controller. The Sunbeam Reobus is very popular and will suit you well.
http://www.jab-tech.com/product.php?productid=4090
Jab-tech is a pretty good place, I have ordered from them.
Petras is the only place that has a direct supply to Yate Loons and there is talk of cheapo labeled ones from other places.
Make sure you have good cable management, it makes a surprising difference for air flow.
OC Forums and xtreme forums, check em out. xtreme forums is owned by one of the most winning OC'ers in worldwide competitions.
Back out
Side in (prolly onto the GPU= good)
Top out
You can probably get better fans.
I wouldn't worry a ton about positive/negative flow. As long as the flow is good your okay. And dust will happen no matter what, if your a hobby person you blow it out once a month or so anyway.
Petras sell the extremly popular Yate Loon brand (not expensive either) and I use them as many OCers do at the real OC forums (Toms is kinda like Radio Shack). Get the mediums and a fan controller or even the highs if you have temp problems and volt em' down with a controller. The Sunbeam Reobus is very popular and will suit you well.
http://www.jab-tech.com/product.php?productid=4090
Jab-tech is a pretty good place, I have ordered from them.
Petras is the only place that has a direct supply to Yate Loons and there is talk of cheapo labeled ones from other places.
Make sure you have good cable management, it makes a surprising difference for air flow.
OC Forums and xtreme forums, check em out. xtreme forums is owned by one of the most winning OC'ers in worldwide competitions.
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