Hoping to get some advice on helping temps in a small enclosed case...
My current build is in an FX 4.7L with this hardware:
For the most part, the system runs well, just very hot especially after relatively short gaming sessions (a little over an hour). Running CS:GO at 1080p high for an hour ramps the GPU temp to 75C and above and the fan runs high RPMs to where it's very audible. The case ends up being pretty hot to the touch. The PSU certainly doesn't help the cause either since it heats up the bottom of the case...tradeoff for a silent Flex unit.
I noticed the front of the case being the hottest. Seems like it's the path of least resistance for the hot air to push through. I tried gaming with the GPU side panel off, and the air coming out of the case didn't feel as hot as if the panel was closed up, but the case was still pretty hot overall.
One option I've been considering is 3d printing some new side/front panels or brackets to attach some slim case fans for intake/exhaust to help the airflow and hopefully help the heat dissipate better. Another option was undervolting the Nano, though last time I tried to do so, the thermals weren't much different.
For anyone that also has a build in this case (or even in the K39 since they seem to be similar dimensions/features), what did you do to help control or alleviate the heat build up in the case?
My current build is in an FX 4.7L with this hardware:
| CPU & Cooler | Ryzen 5 3400g Alpenfohn Black Ridge |
| GPU | Sapphire R9 Nano |
| Motherboard | MSI B450i gaming |
| PSU | Custom Enhance 7660b |
| Storage | 250gb m.2 500gb 2.5" |
For the most part, the system runs well, just very hot especially after relatively short gaming sessions (a little over an hour). Running CS:GO at 1080p high for an hour ramps the GPU temp to 75C and above and the fan runs high RPMs to where it's very audible. The case ends up being pretty hot to the touch. The PSU certainly doesn't help the cause either since it heats up the bottom of the case...tradeoff for a silent Flex unit.
I noticed the front of the case being the hottest. Seems like it's the path of least resistance for the hot air to push through. I tried gaming with the GPU side panel off, and the air coming out of the case didn't feel as hot as if the panel was closed up, but the case was still pretty hot overall.
One option I've been considering is 3d printing some new side/front panels or brackets to attach some slim case fans for intake/exhaust to help the airflow and hopefully help the heat dissipate better. Another option was undervolting the Nano, though last time I tried to do so, the thermals weren't much different.
For anyone that also has a build in this case (or even in the K39 since they seem to be similar dimensions/features), what did you do to help control or alleviate the heat build up in the case?
