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I'm using an NCASE M2 with a side bracket mounted Atmos 240 AIO with 2* T30 120x30 fans. Unfortunately the NCASE M2's side panel mesh is much much more restrictive than I expected it to be due it's lower porousity vs something like an NR200. In particular it feels like the limited porousity of the panel is signficant enough that it's presenting more resistance to airflow than the actual AIO radiator.

I am happy I'm using high pressure T30's as I can't imagine lower static pressure would have any chance of exhausting reasonable air volume through the side panel.

So in the NCASE M2 what is the best way to work around the issues presented by the restrictive side panel when using a side bracket mounted AIO? Maybe just configure the radiator fans in pull / exhaust mode where they would be pushing air directly through the side panel - essentially prioritizing the fans' static pressure capabilities to push air through the restrictive side panel mesh (and pulling air through the radiator)? Or should I try to fit a push / pull fan setup on the side bracket mounted AIO?

Also, is it possible to get a less restrictive side panel for the NCASE M2?

<blockquote data-quote="boundary-stone" data-source="post: 292144" data-attributes="member: 32649">I'm using an NCASE M2 with a side bracket mounted Atmos 240 AIO with 2* T30 120x30 fans. Unfortunately the NCASE M2's side panel mesh is much much more restrictive than I expected it to be due it's lower porousity vs something like an NR200. In particular it feels like the limited porousity of the panel is signficant enough that it's presenting more resistance to airflow than the actual AIO radiator.I am happy I'm using high pressure T30's as I can't imagine lower static pressure would have any chance of exhausting reasonable air volume through the side panel.So in the NCASE M2 what is the best way to work around the issues presented by the restrictive side panel when using a side bracket mounted AIO? Maybe just configure the radiator fans in pull / exhaust mode where they would be pushing air directly through the side panel - essentially prioritizing the fans' static pressure capabilities to push air through the restrictive side panel mesh (and pulling air through the radiator)? Or should I try to fit a push / pull fan setup on the side bracket mounted AIO?Also, is it possible to get a less restrictive side panel for the NCASE M2?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="boundary-stone, post: 292144, member: 32649"] I'm using an NCASE M2 with a side bracket mounted Atmos 240 AIO with 2* T30 120x30 fans. Unfortunately the NCASE M2's side panel mesh is much much more restrictive than I expected it to be due it's lower porousity vs something like an NR200. In particular it feels like the limited porousity of the panel is signficant enough that it's presenting more resistance to airflow than the actual AIO radiator. I am happy I'm using high pressure T30's as I can't imagine lower static pressure would have any chance of exhausting reasonable air volume through the side panel. So in the NCASE M2 what is the best way to work around the issues presented by the restrictive side panel when using a side bracket mounted AIO? Maybe just configure the radiator fans in pull / exhaust mode where they would be pushing air directly through the side panel - essentially prioritizing the fans' static pressure capabilities to push air through the restrictive side panel mesh (and pulling air through the radiator)? Or should I try to fit a push / pull fan setup on the side bracket mounted AIO? Also, is it possible to get a less restrictive side panel for the NCASE M2? [/QUOTE]

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