Air cooling advice for Phanteks Evolv X2 case
Posted by Opposite-Initial811@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 9 comments
hi all c:
ive been searching for a good pc case but almost all are ugly imo, but I found the Evolv X2 and NEED IT. but the issue is the cooling, its designed for upflow air only which is great, but not for the cpu. im looking to air cool the pc only, and im only thinking of getting the Noctua NH-D15S (air coolers are WAY too huge and block the mobos front io cover and the ram, which is super dumb imo bc i DO NOT want to be staring at 90% cube otherwise id get a non glass panel case) and using the rear case area to intake air instead of exhausting. so here comes my questions:
the Noctua NH-D15S comes with a single 140mm fan in the center and has 82.5 CFM and max 1500 RPM and the rear case area can only support a 120mm case fan. since a 120mm fan has higher static pressure than a 140mm would that cause some sort of air flow issue? should I match the case fan speed to the NH-A15’s speed? or should I replace the NH-A15 with the same type of fan as the rear case fan? im thinking of using a Lian Li Uni Fan SL-INF 120mm as the rear intake, it has 69.7 CFM and max 2200 RPM. Is this a good option/what’s the best option for this situation?
Cpu air cooler and rear intake case fan aside, i wanted to use Phanteks T30 for the 3 bottom fans but there isnt a reverse model available, whats the best 120mm case fans that I can use for this case for both the top (3) and bottom (3)? for these fans idc about rgb i just need good cfm and static pressure but no jet engine level sound.
ik this situation is like super specific but i hope someone could help bc i don’t want to settle for a different pc case if possible T-T. any and all advice is hugely appreciated, ty! <: specs are below:
CPU: 9800X3D GPU: Aorus Master 4080 Super MOBO: Aorus Master X870e RAM: Corsair Dominator 32gb PSU: HX1000i CPU COOLER: ? CASE FANS: ?
jepu22@reddit
No, the rear fan will not cause an issue with a d15s. Also I wouldn't run any case fans at anywhere near 2000rpm or it will sound like a jet engine
The lian li uni fan cl wireless would probably fit well with the case and you can get them reversed or normal
Arctic p12 pro 5 pack if you just want good fans at a good price
Opposite-Initial811@reddit (OP)
i got another question 😅. im checking specs between the 2 and CL Wireless Reverse has much better CFM and Static Pressure than the SL-INF reverse at less max rpm, so I will use the CL for the 3 bottom intake fans.
But for the non-reversed exhaust fans, the CL is at 77.34 CFM and 2.52 static pressure, while the SL-INF is at 67 CFM and 3.40 static pressure. Should I go with the CL for higher CFM or SL-INF for higher static pressure for the top 3 exhaust fans? I don’t mind if it’s mixed and matched, whichever is better tbh
jepu22@reddit
The stats you saw are wrong. At my local store the sl-inf is stated at 2.66mmh2o.
Airflow is more important for exhaust and static pressure is more important for intake.
The stats are only accurate at max rpm anyway and I wouldn't ever run them that fast so imo they're irrelevant.
If you only care about performance get phanteks t30 everywhere
Opposite-Initial811@reddit (OP)
boss man ty ily
Opposite-Initial811@reddit (OP)
i rly appreciate your response TY^.^ I chose the lian li bc of the infinity mirror effect in the center lol
LastOfLateBrakers@reddit
PSU - Change it to Super Flower LEADEX VII Platinum Pro 1200W 80+ Platinum. It will cost you less, give you more headroom, has the same rating and Super Flower is a highly regarded power supply manufacturer.
CPU Cooler - Get a 360mm AIO. Thermalright has the best value for money and if you want to splurge, has some really cool AIOs with displays like their Wonder Vision 360mm. Also, getting an AIO will cover 3 of the top fans that you won't have to buy.
Fans - Since you want your PC to look and perform well, get the Lian Li Reverse 120mm fan 3-pack and a single reverse fan for rear intake. Yes, were going to make the PC pull air in from behind so as to create a positive pressure inside.
Opposite-Initial811@reddit (OP)
someone else commented how the lian li rear fan shouldnt be an issue so lian li it is! the rear fan u linked was the exact one i was thinking of getting (: tysm. also no aio im team air cooling 😎
LastOfLateBrakers@reddit
Okay, but since the top fans are going to be exhaust fans, do NOT buy the reverse fans for them. Get a regular flow 3-pack of LianLi fans for top.
Opposite-Initial811@reddit (OP)
someone else commented how the lian li rear fan shouldnt be an issue so lian li it is! the rear fan u linked was the exact one i was thinking of getting (: tysm. also no aio im team air cooling 😎