Side case or without side case ?

dazkyl

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I got the Cooler Master storm stryker case with the 2 side fans for intake , 2 bottom as intake and rear 140mm and top 2 fans of corsair h100i as exhaust.

Should i leave the left side open or close for best temp?

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That's what I get for not first checking a pic of the case... lol.
If you have 2 bottom fans added and the case isn't on carpeting, you should have more than enough air flow with the cover in place. Compare the difference with side on/off and the system under gaming type...

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That's what I get for not first checking a pic of the case... lol.
If you have 2 bottom fans added and the case isn't on carpeting, you should have more than enough air flow with the cover in place. Compare the difference with side on/off and the system under gaming type load. But personally, I would leave the side on unless there was a heat problem. In which case I'd find a solution that didn't mean leaving the side open.
 
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