Mounting fan on HDD cage+fan selection.

[darksparten]

1. What is the best fan to get air through a fan grill(on the 200R case), SP or AF(Both performance edition)

 

2. Can I mount a fan on the hard drive cage in the inside of the case of the 200R, like how they are mounted on the C70

 

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the fans are on the HDD cage instead of in the front, can I do this instead of mounting the fan behind the HDD cage? If not, is this an easy mod?

 

Also, is AF or SP preferable for getting air through the HDD Cage assembly, thanks.

[Riekopo]

It seems counter intuitive to mount the fan further away from the front where it's getting the air. I also would like to know if it's better to use a SP fan in that location on my 550D. I would think that it would be.

[darksparten]

It seems counter intuitive to mount the fan further away from the front where it's getting the air. I also would like to know if it's better to use a SP fan in that location on my 550D. I would think that it would be.

 

The C70 uses the same system and it works fine, also the front of the 200R is extremely restricted in both intake room and the cage assembly blocking most of the fan, a fan on the HDD bay would give it more intake room.

[peanutz94]

You guys are asking a question that there is no real answer to. It's pretty hard to pick a "best" fan or correct fan. Each system will be different and have different cooling needs. All you can do is try different fans and see what works best in your situation.