TT VI1000BWS Airflow

Shikyo · 22 Sep 2008 at 06:51

So my brand new TT case arrived today, and before I start installing stuff, I was trying to figure out how to set up the fans so that I'll get the case cooled nicely.

Here's the case: http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Chassis/midtower/m9/vI1000bws.asp

The case provides 2x 120mm fans, which are positioned in the front and the rear of the case.

I was wondering if I'll screw up the airflow by installing 2x 120mm on the side window panel, blowing air on the CPU and VGA (Q9550 with Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro, 4870 Stock Cooler). :confused:

Also it's possible to fit a 120mm fan in the front above the other one, would that make any difference?

I was thinking something like:

OR

Any ideas and suggestions are very welcome.

domthecondom · 22 Sep 2008 at 13:32

More air coming in then coming out, i don't know much about airflow but would'nt that leave a lot of hotair inside?

Blackhawk47 · 22 Sep 2008 at 13:40

i would go with the first pic but you could always try both and see which one yields better temps.

Shikyo · 22 Sep 2008 at 16:55

To be honest this case is "begging" for two intake fans in the front (like some wise guy said

), like the Antec 300 does, so I'll try the first setup and see how it goes heh.

flinco · 23 Sep 2008 at 21:19

i have 3 front intake fans on my antec 300 and i get really good airflow (i never used the dvd drive so i replaced it)