I'm considering a Lian Li O11 Vision case for my PC build after deciding against the Corsair 3500x due to its reviews and issues with iCue. My original plan was to install a 360 AIO on top, taking air in from the case and exhausting it out. However, since the Lian Li O11 Vision doesn't have a mesh top panel, I plan to mount the AIO on the side instead. I want to use Lian Li S120 ARGB fans, but I'm confused about the orientation. If the AIO is ingesting air from the side, how can I have the 'pretty' side of the fans facing inside while still pulling in fresh air? Do I just reverse the fans? I'm really hoping to understand how I can set this up because I'm leaning towards this case over the Corsair. Any guidance on fan orientation would be appreciated!
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You should look into using reverse blade fans for your AIO setup. It’s really effective! You can either swap out the existing AIO fans or set up a push/pull configuration for the side intake. Also, consider using regular fans for the bottom and rear for optimal airflow. That setup will work great!
Thanks for the advice! I wasn't sure you could just replace the AIO fans, but that definitely clears things up. Just trying to figure it all out since this is my first build!