Best fan setup for a CM HAF 912 case?

[Prototype0618]

I currently have 1 200m exhaust fan on top, 1 stock 120mm intake fan on front, 1 120mm stock exhaust fan on back. I'm thinking about replacing the 120mm fan on the front with a 200mm fan. I could then move the 120mm to the side of the case to help take some heat away from my GPU. I should also mention that I have a Hyper 212+ on my cpu, with the fan pulling air through the cooler and then going through my back exhaust fan.

What do you guys think? What will provide the best airflow?

[sam.cpcr]

I currently have 1 200m exhaust fan on top, 1 stock 120mm intake fan on front, 1 120mm stock exhaust fan on back. I'm thinking about replacing the 120mm fan on the front with a 200mm fan. I could then move the 120mm to the side of the case to help take some heat away from my GPU. I should also mention that I have a Hyper 212+ on my cpu, with the fan pulling air through the cooler and then going through my back exhaust fan.

What do you guys think? What will provide the best airflow?

What type of GPU do you have? One with a custom cooler that draws and blows air into the case or one that uses a more reference blower cooler design that draws air from the inside and blows it out?

[Prototype0618]

What type of GPU do you have? One with a custom cooler that draws and blows air into the case or one that uses a more reference blower cooler design that draws air from the inside and blows it out?

Nvidia GTX 460 with stock fan. The fan takes up two slots, I believe there is an outside intake vent and the fan exhausts into the PC. Here is a picture of the card I have.

[PcTechViews]

Nvidia GTX 460 with stock fan. The fan takes up two slots, I believe there is an outside intake vent and the fan exhausts into the PC. Here is a picture of the card I have.

I believe that this is an external exhausting card. Here's my reccomendation: move the 200mm from top to front and the 120mm to the side as intake. Top exhaust is not really necessary

[Prototype0618]

I believe that this is an external exhausting card. Here's my reccomendation: move the 200mm from top to front and the 120mm to the side as intake. Top exhaust is not really necessary

So I'd be moving the top fan to the front as exhaust and the side fan would be intake? Are you sure that will provide enough airflow?

Oh, one more thing - do I need some sort of dust filters for the side fan if I use it as an intake?

[PcTechViews]

So I'd be moving the top fan to the front as exhaust and the side fan would be intake? Are you sure that will provide enough airflow?

Oh, one more thing - do I need some sort of dust filters for the side fan if I use it as an intake?

The front and the side would both be intake. Another alternative is to just swap the fans - 200mm front intake, 120mm top exhaust.

I suggest you get one. I use a dust filer on my side intake and it really helps. Instead of doing the impossible (cleaning the heatsinks) you just simply clean the filter.

[Prototype0618]

The front and the side would both be intake. Another alternative is to just swap the fans - 200mm front intake, 120mm top exhaust.

I suggest you get one. I use a dust filer on my side intake and it really helps. Instead of doing the impossible (cleaning the heatsinks) you just simply clean the filter.

I think I'll give the 200mm front and 120 top a try so I don't have to go out and buy any filters. I'll monitor temps and see what happens. Thanks!

[PcTechViews]

I think I'll give the 200mm front and 120 top a try so I don't have to go out and buy any filters. I'll monitor temps and see what happens. Thanks!

Post the result here. Like before and after

[Prototype0618]

Post the result here. Like before and after

Good idea, I'll try to get around to fixing everything up either today or tomorrow.

[PcTechViews]

I need to do some fan-work on my 912 as well. But it's a simple job of turning my side intake to exhaust. Hope things go well for both of us and we get better results