I just finished building my first PC with a Fractal North XL case, but I'm a bit anxious about the airflow configuration. I've installed three 140mm fans at the front as intakes, a 360mm AIO cooler at the top set to exhaust, and a single 140mm fan at the rear as an exhaust as well. I'm wondering if I should remove the rear exhaust fan to optimize airflow or if my current setup is good enough?
3 Answers
Is your AIO set to exhaust or intake? This detail really matters for airflow efficiency.
Generally, it's good to have more intake fans than exhaust ones. Your setup sounds fine, but if you're worried, you could try disconnecting the rear fan and see how that affects your temperatures. It might help you decide what works best for your build!
Honestly, your configuration seems reasonable to me. With the AIO exhausting, you should be fine. If you ever feel like testing, just remove the rear fan to monitor the temperature changes.
It's set to exhaust, thanks!