Case Fans: 4x Montech, 1x Noctua NF-A14 PWM
WHY WE CHOSE IT
"Two of the four Montech fans came with the case, the reverse-blade pair on the side. The top 120mm and the rear 140mm went in after. The Noctua is the one fan here bought for a specific position: 2.08 mm H2O of static pressure at 1500 RPM, 24.6 dB(A) at that speed and 19.2 dB(A) with the Low-Noise Adaptor in line."
Five fans, four Montech and one Noctua. The two bundled 120mm reverse-blade fans are the side intake. A Montech 120mm fills the third slot of the top run beside the radiator, a Montech 140mm handles rear exhaust, and a single Noctua NF-A14 PWM 140mm sits at the bottom.
Technical Specifications
| Layout | Side 2x Montech 120mm (bundled, reverse-blade), top 1x Montech 120mm, rear 1x Montech 140mm, bottom 1x Noctua NF-A14 PWM 140mm |
| NF-A14 Max Speed | 1500 RPM |
| NF-A14 Airflow | 140.2 m3/h, about 82.5 CFM |
| NF-A14 Static Pressure | 2.08 mm H2O |
| NF-A14 Noise | 24.6 dB(A) at max, 19.2 dB(A) with the Low-Noise Adaptor |
| NF-A14 Bearing | SSO2, 4-pin PWM |
Optimization Notes
When installing the Case Fans: 4x Montech, 1x Noctua NF-A14 PWM, ensure you follow our specific configuration guide. Standard installation methods often result in suboptimal performance or higher latency.
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