Quick fan orientation question

howayman · 13 Jun 2013 at 12:03

Hi everyone.
I am putting some fans in the coolermaster k380 chassis. It has one 120mm already installed and I will be adding two 120mm ones and an 80mm which can only be fitted on the side above the psu (next to I/o plate).

It also has a Hyper TX3 Evo psu cooler.

Which one would you use as an intake fan? If any?

Also can anyone recommend a good 92mm psu fan for the TX3, preferably LED, must be very quiet though.

Thanks

mickyflinn · 13 Jun 2013 at 12:25

According to coolermaster the side fan is 120 mm, so 3 120mm fans should do it. Bottom and side intake rear exhaust.

Cooling System
Rear:80/90/120mm fan x 1 (optional)
Bottom: 120mm fan x 1 (optional)
Side: 120mm fan x 1 (optional)

http://www.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/case/mid-tower/k380.html

mickyflinn · 13 Jun 2013 at 12:28

howayman · 13 Jun 2013 at 13:57

Sorry I haven't explained myself very well. The side fan can be a 120mm, it can also be a 90mm or 80mm. I have an 80mm so that has to go there. The 80mm cant go anywhere else.

It comes with a 120mm already installed and space for another two 120 mm fans. I have them too.

It also has a vent at the top of course so am not even 100% sure an exhaust is needed. Saying that the case is kind of small compared to my phantom full tower

howayman · 13 Jun 2013 at 14:12

I figured the same as you originally but the only place the 80mm can go is on the rear. Because of that restriction would you still opt for the same course of action?

Also, would you face the cpu fan towards the ram or the I/o plate?