2nd rad in loop- fan question

Mcthommo · 31 Mar 2018 at 14:35

About to add a 480 rad into bottom of case into an existing loop with 420 at the top- enthoo primo and wonder best place to put fans for the 480- below or above rad and either pull or push. would prefer to use below in pull to minimise dust etc but not sure if that will cause less performance

top 420 currently in pull, 2x140 intakes in front 1x 140 rear exhaust

thx for help

Undesirable · 31 Mar 2018 at 22:21

Negligible performance difference, I'd imagine, although if the radiators are really thick, then it might have more of an impact. The only way to know for sure is to test it.

Habakkuk · 2 Apr 2018 at 19:45

Push is usually recommended, pull when the case restricts it - there's not much difference though.

I've only seen comparisons of the performance not noise unfortunately.

Bugbait · 2 Apr 2018 at 22:20

As above, push when possible since it has a slight advantage for cooling.