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CM 212 evo and top fans....

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December 14, 2013 3:27:55 AM

My CM 212 evo being delivered soon.
Now this is a after thought, can i install 2x 120mm fans in the top of my case? also in regards to the heatsink,does anyone know if its going to block one of my Ram slots?
The Ram ill be using is the G.skill ripjaws X (2x 4gb) and the fans i would like to install are Corsair SP120 Performance Edition 120mm Fans (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...18271&csid=_61 ).
Im pretty sure it will,,just makes me feel better if i get a 2nd 3 rd or 4th opinion lol

Did consider going with the Corsair H60 or somthing like that,,but opted on the 212,


(Parts slowly being delivered ,,build should be complete by weeks end)

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December 14, 2013 4:07:33 AM

I found top fans actually pushed my CPU temperatures UP a little (Antec 200 case CM Hyper 212 Plus) and didn't help elsewhere, they're now disconnected and the vent covered by a game case to keep dust out.
You can always move the fan if it conflicts with a memory module although it's not as effective in a 'pull' configuration.
Personally I found the best cooling comes with dual, high flow front fans an inverted PSU (it's bottom mounted with the fan now at the top) and a exhaust set to medium speed.
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December 14, 2013 5:17:45 AM

coozie7 said:

You can always move the fan if it conflicts with a memory module although it's not as effective in a 'pull' configuration.
Personally I found the best cooling comes with dual, high flow front fans an inverted PSU (it's bottom mounted with the fan now at the top) and a exhaust set to medium speed.


AAh so with the PSU ,you mean the fan facing inwards (upwards)..?
Also if it does block the module i can always move it over one, i did read somewhere that its better to use the 2nd and 4th modules always,, if that's the case ,it will work out just fine lol
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December 14, 2013 10:40:47 AM

Yes, it gets rid of a dead zone in the lower rear of the case although good intake fans will also clear it. I've inverted my PSU mainly to keep dust out of it because my case floor intake is not filtered and I've several cats in the house.
Like I said, the Hyper 212 coolers can mount a single fan either 'front' or 'rear' but if you've a fairly cool running CPU or are not overclocking it, you can run that cooler passively (with no fan at all), especially if it sits fairly close to the exhaust fan, but if you try that, keep a very close eye on the CPU temperatures.
Check the motherboard manual, some use slots 1 and 3 others the 2 and 4 for dual channel memory.
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