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[iamnewhere]

well guys, thanks for all your help. I just finished setting up my new rig, and first build
GTX 480
4 gigs G-Skill
i5 760 @ 2.8Ghz
850 Watt psu
WD 1TB caviar black

Everything went well, did everything right the first time =] thanks to your help. My concern now is my GTX 480. I have 2 120MM fans, one intake in the front and 1 in the rear. Where would be a good place to place another fan for maximum air flow?

 

[Twoboxer]

What case are you using?

 

[iamnewhere]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119199

everything fits in there, would't attemp to try and SLI gtx 480's due to room, it would fit but heat would be an issue. could sli GTX 460's easy however. Sturdy case, looks good on desk. My only complaint would be where you lock your PCI-E cards into place. The switch to lock them into place after you put the 1 screw in is buggy. The holes didn't line up, so i had to bend the latches a little to get it to fit, still isn't a great fit but it will work without affecting performance. Overall, a nice looking case. Im heading to bestbuy tomorrow to purchase windows 7, so we will see how airflow is tomorrow. I would recommend getting this case though, im satisfied.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Do I see an 80mm fan grill in the side panel there?
maybe drop another one in below it as well if your up to some hacking
or swap it/them to 120's
Moto

 

[iamnewhere]

Do I see an 80mm fan grill in the side panel there?
maybe drop another one in below it as well if your up to some hacking
or swap it/them to 120's
Moto

so just remove that circular plastic thing that surrounds the cpu and mount a 120MM fan there? sounds like a sexy time. Should that side panel 120MM be intake or out for circulation?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

@Zip
Him be Gangsta blud yo git me?


Yes iamnewhere, I'd take that shroud thing off, upgrade the fan to a 120mm and mount another one below it to aim at the gfx card, both intakes.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Adjustable-Hole-Saw-Circle-Cutter-30-120mm-BRAND-NEW-/360285087783?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM
if you decide to mount an extra fan, use something like this to make your hole in the panel, make your mounting holes and dont forget a grill/filter
Moto
Moto

 

[Twoboxer]

I seriously doubt adding another fan inside that case will do anything besides generate noise.

You have installed the optional second, front fan.

There are no useful holes on the side panel (the grilling appears to be air intake over the cpu fan, assuming you will use a stock horizontal cooler.

Without modding the side panel, you can't get any more air intake . . . or exhaust. Don't disturb the front-to-up-and-back-and-out air flow.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

^^ Sorry for lack of clarity,
If you read my posts, i was advising the Op to cut a hole in his sidepanel to mount the extra intake fan
and judging by his pic, there is 4 screwholes on there, for the Shroud, possibly fit a 120mm fan,
Check this gallery out
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ImageGallery.aspx?CurImage=11-119-199-S11&ISList=11-119-199-S01%2c11-119-199-S02%2c11-119-199-S03%2c11-119-199-S04%2c11-119-199-S05%2c11-119-199-S06%2c11-119-199-S07%2c11-119-199-S08%2c11-119-199-S09%2c11-119-199-S10%2c11-119-199-S11&S7ImageFlag=1&Item=N82E16811119199&Depa=0&WaterMark=1&Description=COOLER%20MASTER%20Elite%20NV-334-KWN1-GP%20Black%20SECC%20ATX%20Mid%20Tower%20Computer%20Case
My solution to most things is cut a hole in it, Pc's, motorbikes, people.........
Moto

 

[iamnewhere]

Best answer selected by iamnewhere.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Thank you for B.a. man, I hope you got sorted?
Moto