#Airflow 4000d Pc#

Looking at an older chassis like the CORSAIR 400R isn’t too different from many modern budget cases and will have permanently fixed drive cages sitting right up against the inside of the front panel.

#Airflow 4000d Pc#

Some PC cases like the Crystal Series 680X RGB even have room on the bottom panel where fans can be setup for intake to increase cold airflow.ĬORSAIR 400R (Left). Heat naturally rises, so having the exhaust fans on the top and rear panels would help guide the hot air out of the case. Pulling fresh cold air through the front panel allows the airflow path to pass directly over your graphics card, CPU, and RAM to keep them cool. A very common setup would have case fans set to intake from the front panel of your chassis whereas exhaust fans would typically be configured on the top and rear panels. When setting up your case fans, having the right balance between intake and exhaust airflow is something to keep in mind. Let’s discuss the importance of what we at CORSAIR call, Direct Airflow Path in PC case designs. Picking the right chassis for your build is essential for thermal performance especially with modern components that are now drawing more power and producing more heat as the industry continues to push higher speeds and overclocking limits.