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there is no space for a 2,5" HDD, only for a 2,5" SSD. HDDs are too thick. I hoped for my 4TB Barracuda to fit, but nope.
Hi!
I recieved my case a little while ago with the test shipping but have unfortunately not got around to builing in it yet due to school. Just now am I getting round to it but thought I would ask for some advice first!
I'm installing a 2,5 slot gpu, 2x120mm fans and a 48mm CPU air cooler like in the picture and with the CPU cooler fins in the direction of the red lines.
Now my question is, how should i orient the case, PSU and fans (intake/exhaust) for best cooling performance? If anyone has some advice on this I would be very thankful! Cheers!
I recieved my case a little while ago with the test shipping but have unfortunately not got around to builing in it yet due to school. Just now am I getting round to it but thought I would ask for some advice first!
I'm installing a 2,5 slot gpu, 2x120mm fans and a 48mm CPU air cooler like in the picture and with the CPU cooler fins in the direction of the red lines.
Now my question is, how should i orient the case, PSU and fans (intake/exhaust) for best cooling performance? If anyone has some advice on this I would be very thankful! Cheers!
If the HDD is the same thickness as a typical 2.5" SSD, then it will fit. But as I outlined in my review of the case, if you have a straight (flat) SATA power cable, the bracket for the 2.5" drive will have to be bent to allow the cable to pass through, without snapping off the connector on the drive.
For you, I recommend flipping the PSU 180 degrees using the included bracket, and having the case in the flipped position so the 120mm fans are exhausting the hot air out of the case more effectively. They will also take the hot air from the PSU and exhaust it out better as well if you flip the PSU.Hi!
I recieved my case a little while ago with the test shipping but have unfortunately not got around to builing in it yet due to school. Just now am I getting round to it but thought I would ask for some advice first!
I'm installing a 2,5 slot gpu, 2x120mm fans and a 48mm CPU air cooler like in the picture and with the CPU cooler fins in the direction of the red lines.
Now my question is, how should i orient the case, PSU and fans (intake/exhaust) for best cooling performance? If anyone has some advice on this I would be very thankful! Cheers!
Okay, thanks for the reply! My only concern then is that, atleast in my head it just feels like the cooling of CPU and GPU would be more effective with the big fans as intakes, blasting fresh air directly at the heatsinks, instead of "indirectly" pulling air through the heatsinks. I dont know if this makes sense, like physics-wise, its just a feeling i have lol. Have you or anyone else here in the forum tested and compared different aircooling setups like this, I've mostly seen watercooled builds? @Navic
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--seems I was wrong
I seem to not have noticed you could offset the PSU and actually install 15mm HDDs, as fabio said - will definitely try this in a few days and report back
--seems I was wrong
I seem to not have noticed you could offset the PSU and actually install 15mm HDDs, as fabio said - will definitely try this in a few days and report back
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If you have them as intake, then the fans on the CPU and GPU will be fighting the case fans for air, as they are blowing the air they want away from them. OptimumTech has done some testing on this and found that it is best to run fans as exhaust in sandwich-style cases, as it helps the air that the CPU and GPU need flow better towards them (because it's accelerating the air intake from the sides) as well as exhausting all of the hot air in the case away from the fans, so as the heat doesn't get trapped inside the case.
The most effective air cooler (in 2 Slot GPU) is the Noctua L12S for Noise/Performance reason.
After this there are the Scythe Big Shuriken 3 and at the end (only for the mounting system only from the back) there is the BlackRidge + 120mm SLIM Fan on top.
I've tried yesterday to have 2 fans in intake (they are paced on a radiator, BUT, the principle is the same). The results are worse than having the fan in Exhaust.
In any case, anytime soon, the air inside the case will be hot, and have to be exhausted somehow!
The side mesh panel works very well to allow the fans to suck air in. But at the opposite, seems there is no enough pressure to allows the hot air to escape through them with the fans in intake mode.
SO, my suggestion in ANY case is:
CPU cooler - INTAKE AIR
TOP fans - EXHAUST
In addition of what @Navic just said of course.
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That's actually not true
You have two hole in the spine were to mount the PSU bracket, that allows you to OFFSET from the front panel the PSU.In that case you can mount FOR SURE a 9.5mm HDD. And I am 98% sure that it fits also the 15mm!
SORRY, never mind, I read later which was the question. I gave you the wrong answer!Hi!
I recieved my case a little while ago with the test shipping but have unfortunately not got around to builing in it yet due to school. Just now am I getting round to it but thought I would ask for some advice first!
I'm installing a 2,5 slot gpu, 2x120mm fans and a 48mm CPU air cooler like in the picture and with the CPU cooler fins in the direction of the red lines.
Now my question is, how should i orient the case, PSU and fans (intake/exhaust) for best cooling performance? If anyone has some advice on this I would be very thankful! Cheers!
About the CPU Cooler fins, It depends from the cooler you choose and the platform INTEL or AMD (Apart the Asrock X570 ITX that is an AMD Motherboards with the INTEL mounting system...)
@fabio i think your build give me a one crazy idea for mounting a single 3.5 hdd or multiple 2.5 ssd by water cooled a single slot gpu and use the left space for something like that https://www.newegg.com/syba-sy-acc25050/p/N82E16817998258
Is anyone of you test shipping candidates building a 3950x system on air by any chance?
Would love to know what it can do in this case
Would love to know what it can do in this case
Well, if you watch one of the latest Optimum Tech videos, there is your answer! BTW, at stock, the L12s can keep the 3900X cool, I've test it personally. If you decrease a bit the PPT/TDC/EDC, the 3950X can be cooled pretty well, and you have only a 5% of lost in performance! GO FOR IT!Is anyone of you test shipping candidates building a 3950x system on air by any chance?
Would love to know what it can do in this case
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Just watched it. Looks really promising yes!Well, if you watch one of the latest Optimum Tech videos, there is your answer! BTW, at stock, the L12s can keep the 3900X cool, I've test it personally. If you decrease a bit the PPT/TDC/EDC, the 3950X can be cooled pretty well, and you have only a 5% of lost in performance! GO FOR IT!
As I don't really need to OC it anyways, this will work just fine.
Can't wait to give it a try
Do I read the data sheet correctly?
Having the case flipped and using the LT 240 a graphics card can still be up to 140mm in height?
@fabio
Did you measure the dimensions of the pump/reservoir combination you are using?
In case you already postet length and width and hight of the combination I'm sorry for asking...
Having the case flipped and using the LT 240 a graphics card can still be up to 140mm in height?
@fabio
Did you measure the dimensions of the pump/reservoir combination you are using?
In case you already postet length and width and hight of the combination I'm sorry for asking...
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Yes, the height of GPU is not affected by any radiator or fan, as they are mounted underneath (or above if you flip the case)
@Wahaha360 is the boss, he can answer that question.
Based on what I am hearing, shipping is also backlogged too.
Until everything calms down, I wouldn't count on anything besides some good entertainment, a good meal, bad news until maybe July and a nice bottle of scotch to make us forget this shit storm.
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