basic cooling question about my Antec SX835II

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I'm getting this case which comes with 2 80mm rear fans and has space for 2 more 80mm in the front. I also got the replacement side panel (sp10f) which adds another 80mm fan to the case. My question is: I'd like to add the remaining 2 fans to complete this case. I was thinking about 2 Vantec Stealths, moving one stock 80mm from the rear to the front, then mounting 1 Vantec in the back and 1 in the front....so I'd have 1 stock + 1 Vantec in the rear, 1 stock + 1 Vantec in the front, and 1 stock in the side panel. Does this sound like a good idea? BTW, I'm not overclocking. Thanks for any suggestions.

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Fortron Blue Storm 500W ATX12V V2.0 Power Supply
NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Beige, Model ND-3520A, OEM
ANTEC Performance Series II Mid Tower Case, Model "SX835II" - Retail
ANTEC SP10F side panel w/ fan
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[Mucker]

I'd keep the noisier fans in the back and the quiet ones on the side and front. Depending on your noise and cooling requirements, you could add a fan controller to slow all of the fans down and reduce noise. If you will not be overclocking, a fan controller addition may be your ticket to quiet and cool computing.....

m

 

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Originally posted by: Mucker
I'd keep the noisier fans in the back and the quiet ones on the side and front. Depending on your noise and cooling requirements, you could add a fan controller to slow all of the fans down and reduce noise. If you will not be overclocking, a fan controller addition may be your ticket to quiet and cool computing.....

m

I was thinking about that, but the specs are different between the stock and the Vantec fans:

Stock Antec fans:
- RPM 2000
- CFM 17.3
- dB(A) 25

Vantec Stealth:
(RPM): 2050
(CFM): 27
Noise(dBA): 21

So I was thinking of splitting them up to balance out the pressure in the case. Am I going overboard on my thinking?

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[Nessism]

There's no reason to add the extra fans other than you want to. That case has excellent ventilation and will flow LOTS of air with only the two fans in back along with the power supply. I know because I have one.