Corsair 500R setup on fans

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dontimoy

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Hi all,

This is my current setup for Corsair 500R:

2x 120mm front intake (default with the case)
1x 200mm side intake (default with the case)
H100i on top as intake
1x 120mm rear exhaust (default with the case)

It is my first build and now I would like to put window on the case. That means the side big fan will be out. So I'm thinking of getting 1x AF120 quiet edition for the bottom as intake (not sure which will be better: quiet vs performance edition). And will it be better to replace the rear exhaust with an AF140 quiet edition??

Another thing before I make some changes, I havent check the temp yet. Is there any reliable app you could recommend?

Thanks in advance!

My Build:
Intel i7-4770K 3.5Ghz (not yet OCed)
Asus Sabertooth Z87
Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2x8) 1866Mhz
Corsair H100i
Samsung 840 Pro 265GB SSD
WD Black 1TB (7200rpm)
EVGA GeForce GTX 770 Superclocked ACX
Corsair AX860
NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Controller (but not yet connected to any fans)

 
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mickypheonix
Hi dontimoy
quiet vs performance is individual choice , if you are not worried by noise go with the performance fans
I would replace the rear fan with a 140 , then you will have a spare 120mm fan you can use for bottom intake if you wish .
if you are going replace the side panel with a window then that's fine
with the 100i as pull/ intake there is no need for a bottom fan but you can use the 120mm in the bottom as intake
you will have more intake than exhaust , this will give you positive air pressure and mean less dust in your case

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Hi dontimoy
quiet vs performance is individual choice , if you are not worried by noise go with the performance fans
I would replace the rear fan with a 140 , then you will have a spare 120mm fan you can use for bottom intake if you wish .
if you are going replace the side panel with a window then that's fine
with the 100i as pull/ intake there is no need for a bottom fan but you can use the 120mm in the bottom as intake
you will have more intake than exhaust , this will give you positive air pressure and mean less dust in your case

 
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thanks for replying mickypheonix!
hmm not sure if I wouldnt be bothered about the noise if I choose to go with performance fans as I have not experienced it yet. So I'll replace the side fan with a window, then maybe I'll check the temp after I also replace the rear with 140mm.

As for the H100i, should it be pull or push? When you say pull, I believe it means pull the air through the radiator, right? (air -> radiator -> fan -> = pull?)

any programs you would recommend to check temps on my pc?
 
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Pull - pull air through the radiator , push - push air through the radiator ,
After looking again at your config , place the rad at the top of your case then fans below that and make them Push , push air through the rad , this would be better rather than drag dust through the rad seeing as you are adding more fans
The 140mm in the rear sounds like a good idea , this will help airflow.
The 120mm in the bottom intake , this will draw air in from the front 2x120mm up from the bottom 120mm and out the top and rear
to check you GPU temps
GPUZ
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/
to check your cpu temp
Real Temp
http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/
some handy gadgets also to monitor on your desktop
GPU Observer
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Windows-Widgets/System-Utilities/GPU-Observer.shtml
ALL CPU meter
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/download/All-CPU-Meter,0301-43509.html


 
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thanks again!
If I put the radiator on top of the case then fans below it, making it push, meaning it will be exhaust also right? Then that setup will become negative pressure, where it will cause more dust right? (according to what i have reasearched) So now I'm confused lol..

And I'm actually not adding fans, coz it will be the same where the side fan will be replaced with the bottom fan where it will be intake also.
 
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i see.. thanks again! So I'll go with pull, top fan will be intake. I just thought of this one, my PSU (AX860) is placed downward, meaning the fan is facing down. I'm not sure if that fan on PSU is an intake or an exhaust.... or is it configured as intake by default, then exhaust through the back??
 
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the psu will draw air in from the large fan and exhaust it out the rear of the psu. if worried about the psu drawing in dust from underneath the case , you can turn the psu upside down so it draws air from inside the case and exhausts it out the rear , psu's are made to do this so the screw holes on the back holding the psu will still line up
 
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