Cooling config for Overclocked FX 8350

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donnymugg

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Which configuration will cool the CPU best?

Antec DF-85 case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

H-100 with 4 h-100 fans for push/pull.

Two Enclosed GPUs Exhausting out the back.

Which set up is preferred:

A: 3x 120mm fan intake from the front. 1x 120mm fan intake from the side. 1x 140mm fan intake from top. 2x enclosed GPUs exhausting out the back. 4x H-100 fans push/pulling exhaust out the back.

B: 3x 120mm fan intake from the front. 4x H-100 fans push/pulling intake from the top. 1x 120mm fan exhaust from the side. 1x 120mm fan exhaust from the back. 2x enclosed GPUs exhausting out the back.

Thank you!
 
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8350rocks
4x Push/Pull is going to be most effective. You want to move the most air through the radiator in one direction. Airflow should go from front to back. If your case has an upward exhaust fan in the back, it works even better, though it's not necessary as long as you have a rear exhaust fan. Also, intake fans in front of the case help to push air toward the rear exhaust which helps your airflow in that direction indirectly.

My case is 2x120mm front intake, 1x120mm top exhaust and 1x80mm rear exhaust and it really keeps things nice and cool.
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4x Push/Pull is going to be most effective. You want to move the most air through the radiator in one direction. Airflow should go from front to back. If your case has an upward exhaust fan in the back, it works even better, though it's not necessary as long as you have a rear exhaust fan. Also, intake fans in front of the case help to push air toward the rear exhaust which helps your airflow in that direction indirectly.

My case is 2x120mm front intake, 1x120mm top exhaust and 1x80mm rear exhaust and it really keeps things nice and cool.
 
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