Question pc case help

[daveheath999]

Hi building my first pc and already got the nzxt h7 flow 2024 and was wondering what to do about fans, it comes with 3 120mm fans but they are 3 pin ones so thinking about replacing them, according to the specs i can have :

top 3x120mm or 2x140mm.
1 rear 120mm or 140mm.
3 front 120mm or 140mm.
3 bottom 120mm.

thinking 3 bottom 120mm,1 rear 140mm,3 front 140mm and 1 or 2 top 140mm.
any advice.
priority is quiet so will probably run them at low speeds.
don't want to spend a fortune.
will probably spend more on the 1 rear fan than the other fans individually.

 

[In2Photos]

What are the rest of the system specs?

 

[daveheath999]

9800x3d
64gb ram
9700 xt
2/4 gb m.2 drive
1000w psu

 

[In2Photos]

What CPU cooler?

 

[daveheath999]

one of thermalright air coolers

 

[In2Photos]

I would start with 3x140 front, 2x140 top and 1x140 rear. That should be enough for your setup and should give you neutral air flow if you run them all at the same speed or you can run the front a little faster for positive pressure. Should also be relatively quiet if not silent.

 

[daveheath999]

I would start with 3x140 front, 2x140 top and 1x140 rear. That should be enough for your setup and should give you neutral air flow if you run them all at the same speed or you can run the front a little faster for positive pressure. Should also be relatively quiet if not silent.

thanks for the reply have you got any recommendations for fans?

 

[In2Photos]

thanks for the reply have you got any recommendations for fans?

These are pretty good fans for the money. PWM, quiet, strong. They come in a 5 pack or individually.

https://a.co/d/aw07FeM

 

[BonzaiDuck]

In my participation at this forum, I suspect -- with some conviction -- that I am regarded as an eccentric in my strategies about desktop PC cases for computers I build myself. I recycle cases. I have purchased discarded cases -- for instance, a Compaq server case produced around 1995, which I modded extensively, adding 3.5" double-caster braked wheels. [I could add a picture of it, but I'll need to search through some folders.] And of course -- I acquired three CM Stacker 830/832 cases -- a model released around 2007, which I value for various reasons.

I am looking at this NZXT H7 Flow case chosen by daveheath999. Does this case provide tap-and-die screw holes of any kind for application of caster wheels? Or would I have to make those preparations myself? Do you perceive any obstruction in the case-bottom that would make it difficult or impossible to create a wheeled case from this model?

 

[Steltek]

In my participation at this forum, I suspect -- with some conviction -- that I am regarded as an eccentric in my strategies about desktop PC cases for computers I build myself. I recycle cases. I have purchased discarded cases -- for instance, a Compaq server case produced around 1995, which I modded extensively, adding 3.5" double-caster braked wheels. [I could add a picture of it, but I'll need to search through some folders.] And of course -- I acquired three CM Stacker 830/832 cases -- a model released around 2007, which I value for various reasons.

I am looking at this NZXT H7 Flow case chosen by daveheath999. Does this case provide tap-and-die screw holes of any kind for application of caster wheels? Or would I have to make those preparations myself? Do you perceive any obstruction in the case-bottom that would make it difficult or impossible to create a wheeled case from this model?

It doesn't directly support caster wheels.

I've seen some 3d printed replacement feet that allow smallish casters to be screwed on them. Here is a link to one of them:

Caster foot for NZXT H7 Flow case by David H. Brown | Download free STL model | Printables.com

 

[Micrornd]

Stuff like this, too

Amazon.com : CPU Stand with Rolling Caster Wheels

 

[BonzaiDuck]

Stuff like this, too

Amazon.com : CPU Stand with Rolling Caster Wheels

It may be that your alternative might seem like a simpler option. I would prefer the Liitrton or the similar item "Adjustable Mobile CPU stand".

I myself just can't seem to make the leap from midtower to laptop, as has my brother and sis-in-law. There are SFF desktops I could buy, but then I wouldn't have the compact hot-swap bays that I put in my CM Stacker 830's for slim ODD and two 2.5" hot-swaps. If I have more than one midtower under my desk, braked caster wheels or similar are highly desirable.

Thank you all for your input.

 

[BoomerD]

I cobbled together a rolling cart for my Be Quiet Dark Base Pro 900 Rev.2 build. The case is behemoth…weighs over 30 lbs empty, and with the rubber feer, it’s difficult to slide it out from under my desk to clean. Clearance under the desk is an issue, so I had to find casters that are small enough. Ended up with some cheap 1” casters with rubber wheels. Nice and quiet…but roll too easily when my 60 lb dog flops down on the floor and rolls into it. (I REALLY should have bought the set that had 2 braked wheels….but…OH No…I don’t need those.)
I cut a hole in the bottom to allow air flow for the PSU, even though this case has a full “floor” in it unlike many cases I’ve had over the years where the PSU vented directly through the bottom.
It ain’t pretty…but it works.

 

[BonzaiDuck]

I cobbled together a rolling cart for my Be Quiet Dark Base Pro 900 Rev.2 build. The case is behemoth…weighs over 30 lbs empty, and with the rubber feer, it’s difficult to slide it out from under my desk to clean. Clearance under the desk is an issue, so I had to find casters that are small enough. Ended up with some cheap 1” casters with rubber wheels. Nice and quiet…but roll too easily when my 60 lb dog flops down on the floor and rolls into it. (I REALLY should have bought the set that had 2 braked wheels….but…OH No…I don’t need those.)
I cut a hole in the bottom to allow air flow for the PSU, even though this case has a full “floor” in it unlike many cases I’ve had over the years where the PSU vented directly through the bottom.
It ain’t pretty…but it works.

Here's a photo I found in some camera dumps from years ago-- case was built for the core-2-quad Kentsfield processor. This was my case and cooling mod for a Compaq Server case of 1995. Note the extended case-bottom front and rear for the 3.5" double braked casters.