Which is The Best Configuration for 120 mm Liquid Cooling Fans?
Our Tests
Contents
The data acquired in our tests is shown in the table below. Keep in mind that “pos 1” means the fan was located between the radiator and the case panel, and “pos 2” means the fan was attached to the internal side of the radiator.
|
Configuration |
Room Temp. |
Noise |
Speed |
Core Temp. |
Temp. Diff. |
|
Rear, 1 fan, exhaust, pos 1 |
25 °C |
50 dBA |
2,050 rpm |
75 °C |
50 °C |
|
Rear, 1 fan, exhaust, pos 2 |
25 °C |
48 dBA |
2,050 rpm |
72 °C |
47 °C |
|
Rear, 1 fan, intake, pos 1 |
25 °C |
57 dBA |
2,050 rpm |
71 °C |
46 °C |
|
Rear, 1 fan, intake, pos 2 |
26 °C |
49 dBA |
2,000 rpm |
69 °C |
43 °C |
|
Rear, 2 fan, exhaust |
26 °C |
52 dBA |
2,000 rpm |
69 °C |
43 °C |
|
Rear, 2 fan, intake |
26 °C |
59 dBA |
1,950 rpm |
68 °C |
42 °C |
|
Top, 1 fan, exhaust, pos 1 |
25 °C |
50 dBA |
2,000 rpm |
70 °C |
45 °C |
|
Top, 1 fan, exhaust, pos 2 |
25 °C |
52 dBA |
2,050 rpm |
70 °C |
45 °C |
|
Top, 1 fan, intake, pos 1 |
25 °C |
55 dBA |
2,000 rpm |
72 °C |
47 °C |
|
Top, 1 fan, intake, pos 2 |
25 °C |
52 dBA |
2,000 rpm |
69 °C |
44 °C |
|
Top, 2 fan, exhaust |
25 °C |
56 dBA |
2,000 rpm |
67 °C |
42 °C |
|
Top, 2 fan, intake |
26 °C |
60 dBA |
2,000 rpm |
68 °C |
42 °C |
The graph below shows the difference of the core temperature minus the room temperature for each test.
On the next graph, you see the noise level for each test.
