Case cooling question

[imported_Irse]

It seems like almost all cases have a honeycombed opening for the fan holes. Is that the most efficient and the quietest? I was thinking about cutting that out and replacing it with a grill. Seems like more air can go through the opening and would cut down on noise. Or am I totally wrong? Thanks

 

[BlueAcolyte]

Ok, the bigger the hole is (grill vs honeycomb) the air gets through. So you would get more air and you would get more noise.

 

[imported_Irse]

Okay. I guess I was thinking along the lines that the honeycombed shape would add some turbulence to the air flow. Maybe my thinking was off.

 

[BlueAcolyte]

I don't really know, but it makes sense to me. Ideally, you'd just have a big circular hole where the fan is. But then you have the blades exposed...

 

[WoodButcher]

Originally posted by: Irse
Okay. I guess I was thinking along the lines that the honeycombed shape would add some turbulence to the air flow. Maybe my thinking was off.

Your thinking is right, grills add turbulence, ie; noise. Cut! The best grill is none, if you must use one wire grills are best, if you want bling I would suggest this, I used 2 in my new build for the top mounted rad.

 

[imported_Irse]

Is that totally flat? It seems like on the outside of the case, the screw holes are a little recessed, on the case I'll be using.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...Computer+Case+-+Retail