Fan Setup?

Alo · 5 Mar 2018 at 21:27

This is my build -
https://uk.************.com/list/7YD99J

In the best case scenario I would use my x52 as intake on the front but my gpu is too long and prevents the radiator from fitting at the front.
I currently have my radiator at the top, as an exhaust and 2 140mm fans on the front for intake.
I'm going to install a 3rd exhaust fan at the back, but this would create a negative air pressure and I've heard that its bad. What would the best configuration be for me?

Alo · 6 Mar 2018 at 07:37

I forgot to mention that the 3rd would exhaust would be a 120, like my radiator fans. So i'd have 3 120 exhaust and 2 140 as intake

Relentless81 · 6 Mar 2018 at 08:04

2 of your exhausts are restricted by AIO so wont be moving as much air as the intakes, just make sure the intakes run at a higher speed as the 3 exhausts and 3rd unrestricted exhaust at the back at the lowest speed because the ones on the X52 need to cool your CPU

Running no rear exhaust at all is an option but I found previously it pulls air over VRMs and keeps them a bit cooler than without

doyll · 6 Mar 2018 at 15:54

Alo said:
This is my build -
https://uk.************.com/list/7YD99J

In the best case scenario I would use my x52 as intake on the front but my gpu is too long and prevents the radiator from fitting at the front.
I currently have my radiator at the top, as an exhaust and 2 140mm fans on the front for intake.
I'm going to install a 3rd exhaust fan at the back, but this would create a negative air pressure and I've heard that its bad. What would the best configuration be for me?

At a guess the problem is airflow through top of case .. common problem with Evolv ATX. Try removing the top of case. There are a 2 screws in front and 2 screws in back at top that need to be removed and top will unclip and come off. Try with top off and with top just setting on the clips.
Here is link to tutorial.
http://www.overclock.net/forum/25268315-post13707.html

Try unplugging rear fan and see if that might help. About half the time it does.

Alo · 10 Mar 2018 at 14:19

Relentless81 said:
2 of your exhausts are restricted by AIO so wont be moving as much air as the intakes, just make sure the intakes run at a higher speed as the 3 exhausts and 3rd unrestricted exhaust at the back at the lowest speed because the ones on the X52 need to cool your CPU

Running no rear exhaust at all is an option but I found previously it pulls air over VRMs and keeps them a bit cooler than without

doyll said:
At a guess the problem is airflow through top of case .. common problem with Evolv ATX. Try removing the top of case. There are a 2 screws in front and 2 screws in back at top that need to be removed and top will unclip and come off. Try with top off and with top just setting on the clips.
Here is link to tutorial.
http://www.overclock.net/forum/25268315-post13707.html

Try unplugging rear fan and see if that might help. About half the time it does.

thanks for the help