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Fans and Air Management for Overclocking

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June 20, 2013 6:05:43 PM

Hello everyone!

I have a few questions about Air Management. My computer build is: i5 4670k, GTX 780, ASRock z87 e3, Xion XON-985.


I was wondering if the PSU fan should be facing up or down. I've done a bit of research on it but they are always mixed opinions.

Also, would the stock fans on the GTX 780 and i5 4670k be good for Overclocking?

How many fans should I have when I overclock my system?

Is there a general flowchart for air management?

Should I try and keep the back and front of the PC case open so air can flow (or does it not matter too much)?

If I keep my GPU and CPU overclocked constantly, does it ruin the life of the components (kinda like overheating a laptop due to it being on too long)?




If anyone has spare time, it would help if someone could check out the case and recommend me some fans and fan placements :3 not expecting too much though, the questions I have already are plenty xD

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June 20, 2013 6:11:51 PM

While you can OC a GPU with the stock fan, its not advised to do the same with a stock CPU cooler.

Generally, you want to have your fans intake from the front/ side and exhaust through the rear/top (heat rises).
The goal is to create a "jet stream" through your case; creating a flow right through it.
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a b K Overclocking
June 20, 2013 6:13:25 PM

As for the cpu, I recommend the CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO as the best cooler for your money. The stock gpu cooler should be fine. Here is what I would set up for your case....2x120mm stock fans, 1x rear 120mm stock fan, add a top 120mm fan and you should be good too go. As for fans, I always recommend Sharkoon 1000s. Keep an eye on temps with Core Temp and GPUZ.
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June 20, 2013 6:15:39 PM

rex4235 said:

Generally, you want to have your fans intake from the front/ side and exhaust through the rear/top (heat rises).
The goal is to create a "jet stream" through your case; creating a flow right through it.


If I have air intake at the front, can I push the back of my case on a wall and leave like 1-1.5 inches for vent?
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June 20, 2013 6:18:03 PM

I would leave at least 3-4 inches since you have not only the rear 120 exhausting, but also the GPU.
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a b K Overclocking
June 20, 2013 6:22:00 PM

^Agreed.
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June 20, 2013 6:31:01 PM

Ok, I think i'll settle with the cpu cooler Maestro suggested as well as 3xCOOLER MASTER R4-L2R-20AC-GP 120mm Blue LED Case cooler for the additional case fans. Will the <Z87 e3> motherboard and a <IN WIN GreenMe 650 650W ATX 12V> support that many fans though?
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a b K Overclocking
June 20, 2013 6:33:19 PM

Yep, you may need to use some 12v to fan connectors, or get a fan controller, but I think you are good to go.
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June 20, 2013 6:37:23 PM

Ok thanks, its hard to choose the solution at times when both answerers are so pro at this stuff, sometimes I wish I was better at air management and wattage calculator lol.
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a b K Overclocking
June 20, 2013 6:54:17 PM

That motherboard has six headers for fans on it. That's enough for your needs. You can control them with software like Speedfan which I recommend highly.
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June 20, 2013 7:08:41 PM

maestro0428 said:
That motherboard has six headers for fans on it. That's enough for your needs. You can control them with software like Speedfan which I recommend highly.


Ok, i'm just hoping nothing arrives dead and that my power supply is enough xD Been saving for quite a bit and this is my first comp build
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a b K Overclocking
June 20, 2013 7:13:51 PM

Good luck and if you run into any snags, head back and well help you out. You can PM me if you like as I use ASRock boards exclusively (in the workstations I sell and all of the rigs I run).
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