Hey everyone! I'm looking to improve the cooling in my air-cooled PC as summer is coming and it's getting pretty loud. I recently purchased some Be Quiet! fans, but my case is getting old—it's a Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Midi Tower. I'd love some advice on the best fan layout for optimal airflow. So far, I'm unsure about how to access the front intake fan and I've added a rough diagram of my current fan setup here: [https://imgur.com/a/KgFcXhC](https://imgur.com/a/KgFcXhC). Here are my specs:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler:** Be Quiet Shadow Rock Slim
- **Motherboard:** X570-A PRO
- **GPU:** RTX 3090
Thanks in advance for any help!
2 Answers
Sounds like you're on the right track! Since you have high-performance components, adding fans can help maintain lower temperatures and reduce noise. Just make sure your fans are set up to create a good air pressure balance within the case, which typically means a bit more intake than exhaust. Also, double-check that your CPU cooler is oriented for maximum airflow. Don't forget about keeping dust filters clean to help with airflow too!
To optimize your fan layout, it's crucial to know how many fans you can fit in each spot. For your Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, you can have:
- Front: 2x 120mm or 140mm fans (1 included)
- Top: 3x 120mm or 140mm (1 included)
- Rear: 1x 120mm fan (1 included)
- Bottom: 2x 120mm or 1x 140mm
Given your setup, it's a good idea to have more intake fans than exhaust for better airflow, especially with hotter weather coming. If possible, consider adding more fans at the front and top for better air circulation!
Definitely agree! Also, make sure the airflow direction is correct—fans should pull cool air in from the front and push hot air out from the back and top. It may help reduce the noise too!
Good point about the CPU cooler orientation! It makes a huge difference. Also, if your case allows, consider using larger fans like 140mm, as they can move more air at lower speeds, which helps reduce noise.