600T airflow optimisation

elJarmen · 5 Dec 2013 at 11:24

Hi guys,

I'm in the process of putting together my PC and, given how the experience turned out to be much more daunting than I originally though it would

, I would much prefer to get everything good the first time without the need to continuously reopen my case and change things.

My PC:
i5 4670K aiming to OC to 4.3-4.5
Hyper 212 Evo
AMD 7990 aiming to modest OC as well.

I'm thinking of replacing the front stock fan with a BitFenix 200mm Spectre PRO. Replace the top fan with 2x BitFenix 120mm Spectre PRO. And having all fans directly connected to the MOBO.

My questions are:

1) What is better, a 200mm fan or 2x 120mm fans?

2) What is the best possible airflow configuration I could have here? Front intake, back exhaust, but what about the top 2x 120mm fans? Would making the rear one exhaust and the front one intake make sense?

I am keen on keeping the side window panel so I am trying to get the best airflow possible (especially for my 7990 which I reckon will be very hot). Not into cutting meshes and all these things.

Really appreciate your time in answering this.

Cheers

elJarmen · 5 Dec 2013 at 14:34

Anyone?

martin363 · 6 Dec 2013 at 05:06

Hi,

have a look at this thread from a month back or so, pretty well covers most of what you are asking I think.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18547523&highlight=600t

thanks

elJarmen · 6 Dec 2013 at 13:15

martin363 said:
Hi,

have a look at this thread from a month back or so, pretty well covers most of what you are asking I think.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18547523&highlight=600t

thanks

Thanks. I've read that thread before, seems different people have different opinions about fan orientations, so I guess I'll be sticking with the default orientation for the time being. Not too sure though whether 2x 120mm or 1x 200mm works better..

murah · 8 Dec 2013 at 20:26

I'm the owner of the linked thread. If you need any help feel free to ask.

In respect of airflow and intakes 2x120mm fans would be better or more ideal than a 200mm except the 600t requires you to mod the case to use that configuration. The Bitfenix spectre pro 200mm is the best on the market otherwise and works a treat.

front: intake, rear: exhaust, Top: exhaust is my current set up, after trial and error nothing worked better for me.