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odannyboy000
02-18-2008, 12:06 PM
I have this case, the Cooler Master 830 (mine is black though)

http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/stacker830/

What is the best fan configuration for maximum cooling with 5 case fans?

Currently, I have
1. "one in the front blowing in, one in the back exhausting",
2. I have two, both on the bottom side rack, the one closer to the back of the case is blowing in (on my video card) and the other exhausting.
3. One installed in the top blowing in.

Is there a better setup than what I have for my case?

Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Whyzman
02-18-2008, 10:38 PM
I would suggest the one at the top exhausting... Reason being, that you're using the natural flow of warm air rising. The idea is to bring in the cool air at the bottom...using fans exhausting in the upper portion of the case will draw the cool air up and across the heated components. Then, with the natural movement of warm air upwards, expel it out the top...

odannyboy000
02-18-2008, 10:46 PM
very good idea, thanks.