Hello fellow Corsair Enthusiasts,
I have seen similar posts similar to this topic but they never give a definitive answer.
I recently purchased the Corsair Crystal 570x and the H100i AIO CPU cooler.
I want to know what the optimal setup is for this case.
Option 1: https://imgur.com/5IHYYPf
- Mount radiator in the front and set all 3 front fans (120mm) to "Intake"
This would suck in cool air from the ambient atmosphere.
- There would be 2 more (120mm) fans at the top set to "Intake" as well.
(NOTE: The front and top part of the case both have dust shields)
- There would be 1 (120mm) fan in the rear set to "exhaust"
Option 2: https://imgur.com/0zVPQoU
- Mount radiator to the top and set both (120mm) fans to exhaust.
- The front 3 (120mm) fans would stay as "Intake"
- Lastly, in the rear there would be 1 (120mm) fan set to "exhaust"
If there are any more setups that are more optimal please feel free to inform everyone. The debate between "Intake/exhaust" and "Positive/Negative" air pressure has been talked about for a looong time and there is plenty of information out in the web. However, I feel like this case is unique....It is somewhat of an "Open Air" design. There are plenty of cracks and crevasses to let air escape out of.
Once again thank you for any information you guys give. :biggrin:
