Do I have enough space around my case to keep it cool?

Matt_159

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So I was recently told that my space around my PC would not be enough. Here's a pic:

https://postimg.org/image/xi3msq42f/

It looks as if the wall at the back covers the back of the case, but it leaves just enough room for the exhaust fan on top. There is a few inches between it and the back wall too.

There's also a exhaust fan on top. Will the area around the top also be enough?

Just to clarify, the case is a NZXT S340.

Thanks!

EDIT: I'm using an Intel i5 6400 with the stock cooler and a GTX 1050Ti, so I'd imagine it needs quite a bit of airflow?
 
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Link has an error.

Realistically speaking a fan only needs about 1" of room to function.
Problems arrise when the intake fan ends up sucking in hot exhaust.
Sounds like you're probably fine.

Fortunately PCs have numerous temperature probes to tell you exactly what is going on with your thermals. No thermal problems = no problems.
Link has an error.

Realistically speaking a fan only needs about 1" of room to function.
Problems arrise when the intake fan ends up sucking in hot exhaust.
Sounds like you're probably fine.

Fortunately PCs have numerous temperature probes to tell you exactly what is going on with your thermals. No thermal problems = no problems.
 
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