So i recently build a SFF PC in The Fractal Terra and wanted to do some tests regarding Fan Layouts for the best thermals possible.
So i tested different Fan Layouts but the differences seemed to be marginal.
For the test i just ran Helldivers 2 for 20 Min each with :
With these settings the PC is nearly dead silent.
2x 120 mm Bottom Intake no Top
CPU: 72,8°C
GPU: 57,4°C
2x 120 mm Bottom Intake 80mm Top out
CPU:71,3°C
GPU 56,9°C
No Fans
CPU: 74,1°C
GPU: 58,1°C
2x 120 mm Bottom Out
CPU: 75,2°C
GPU: 55,9°C
UPDATE
2x 120 mm Bottom Front OUT Back IN
CPU: 74,4°C
GPU: 56,5
2x 120 mm Bottom Front OUT Back IN CPU Inverted
CPU: 69,3°C
GPU: 58,6°C
2x 120 mm Bottom IN CPU Inverted
CPU: 69,7°C
GPU: 59,2°C
2x 120 mm Bottom OUT CPU Inverted
CPU: 70°C
GPU: 58°C