I'm currently running a balanced fan configuration in my PC case, which is a Fractal Design Define 7 XL. I have three fans for intake at the front, one exhaust fan at the back, and two top exhaust fans from my AIO cooler. I have a few extra fans lying around and am considering whether I should switch to a positive pressure setup by adding bottom intake fans. What do you all think?
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Going for a slightly positive pressure setup is generally a good idea! It helps keep the dust out of the case and can improve overall airflow.
You can achieve positive pressure pretty easily by tweaking your fan curves. However, based on the tests I’ve seen, there's not much solid proof that positive pressure really makes a huge difference, so I wouldn’t stress about it too much.
So, does that mean I can skip adding those extra fans?