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Does my case have good air flow?

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rags_20   04-02-2009 at 07:17:26 PM

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr67/hplp20/Case.jpg

I'm also concerned as the VX450 is mounter upside down adn also that the hot air from the HSF will make the PSU even hotter.


Message edited by rags_20 on 04-02-2009 at 07:18:47 PM
------------------------------ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 | Thermalright Ultima 90 120mm fan | Intel DG31PR | 4 GB DDR2 @ 800MHz | HD 4850 512 GDDR3 | Corsair VX450 | Samsung 22x DVD RW | Windows Vista HP 32-bit/ Windows 7 64-bit dual boot | Samsung SyncMaster 19" LCD VGA 920NW |
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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   04-02-2009 at 07:34:01 PM
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Your case does not have good air flow at all. Can you mount any optional fans?

Can you aim your TRU-90 fan at the rear case fan? That would be a better option.

Here is an example of a case with good air flow.

http://www.imgx.org/pfiles/7018/Case%20Air%20Flow%20Design.JPG

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rags_20   04-03-2009 at 02:10:45 AM
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No. I actually wanted to install it the way you said, but when I pointed it towards the rear, the PSU would be in the way. No room, small case. What can I do as it is to better it? ?And the bottom Drive bay is covered by some plastic design. If I just open up the place up front where you marked the 120mm, will it improve airflow? And my PSU is on top.

------------------------------ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 | Thermalright Ultima 90 120mm fan | Intel DG31PR | 4 GB DDR2 @ 800MHz | HD 4850 512 GDDR3 | Corsair VX450 | Samsung 22x DVD RW | Windows Vista HP 32-bit/ Windows 7 64-bit dual boot | Samsung SyncMaster 19" LCD VGA 920NW |
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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   04-03-2009 at 02:22:21 AM
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Can you replace the 80mm rear fan with a 92mm or 120mm fan? Some cases allow more than 1 size fan to be mounted.

Unless you're able to mount any extra fans there probably isnt a whole lot you can do to improve case cooling.

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rags_20   04-03-2009 at 03:30:14 AM
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Oh, there's no space to mount any more fans. If I open up some front bays, will it help?

------------------------------ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 | Thermalright Ultima 90 120mm fan | Intel DG31PR | 4 GB DDR2 @ 800MHz | HD 4850 512 GDDR3 | Corsair VX450 | Samsung 22x DVD RW | Windows Vista HP 32-bit/ Windows 7 64-bit dual boot | Samsung SyncMaster 19" LCD VGA 920NW |
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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   04-03-2009 at 04:32:42 PM
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Not so much. About your last option is to look into aftermarket VGA coolers, slot fans and DVD drive bay fans. Performance PC's or Xoxide.com

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Bronze CPUs badge WR2   04-03-2009 at 04:35:12 PM
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Forgot to add the "change the case" option too.
You could also "mod" the case to accept an external fan mounted on the case door.

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