Fan layout on a Phantek Enthoo pro full tower

alternate_UK · 9 Oct 2017 at 00:05

stock cooler, slight OC, 1060 gpu

comes with 1x 200mm front
1x 140mm rear

worth adding another fan back-top for exhaust?

thanks

geordiejc · 9 Oct 2017 at 00:14

What are your CPU/GPU temps under gaming load?

alternate_UK · 9 Oct 2017 at 12:14

hi, sorry, to clarify I have not put it together yet. I was just wondering about generally balancing airflow.

thx

geordiejc · 9 Oct 2017 at 18:03

Build your system and check temps if they are acceptable.

I started out with 1 x intake and 1 x exhaust. Temps were fine I spent £30 on 4 x fans (3 intake 3 exhaust) and it made little to no difference In the fractal design r4.

You have a full tower and therefore not cramped so there shouldn't be any airflow issues at all.

Geek out and buy fans but I didn't notice much difference maybe 1c

alternate_UK · 9 Oct 2017 at 23:41

cheers, will try is with the stock fans first. no need to spend more than i need.

doyll · 10 Oct 2017 at 19:59

alternate_UK said:
stock cooler, slight OC, 1060 gpu

comes with 1x 200mm front
1x 140mm rear

worth adding another fan back-top for exhaust?

thanks

I have Enthoo Luxe which is same case with different front and top panels. I replaced front 200mm with 2x PH-F140SP, removed PSU cover panel, and put a 3rd PH-F140SP in bottom, removed unused PCIe back slot covers and use no exhaust fan. I have the intake fans plugged into motherboard and set use motherboard software to control case fans speeds so they speed up and slow down based on CPU and GPU temperatures.
I suggest you do the same.