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The build log is up to date now. I am waiting for the HDPlex Ac/DC and 400w Dc-ATX before I commit to cutting the fan intake area.The SFX PSU works fine, but using it will limit me to an 80mm intake. Also the intake isn't going straight into the heatsink right now because the SFX PSU is too wide. So I am going to hold off for a little bit before cutting the intake.Using the DC-ATX though, I can go up to a 120mm intake and have perfect alignment with the heatsink fins. The DC-ATX will fit vertically with 3.5mm of clearance (Yellow).Airflow from left to right, exiting through I/O area.I plan to do further airflow testing by building a mock intake to get an idea of the best duct shape and to test different fans. I'm currently planning to 3D print the duct parts, but I suppose it could be made from sheet metal and painted with some kind of insulator.Thanks for the feedback everyone.
The build log is up to date now. I am waiting for the HDPlex Ac/DC and 400w Dc-ATX before I commit to cutting the fan intake area.
The SFX PSU works fine, but using it will limit me to an 80mm intake. Also the intake isn't going straight into the heatsink right now because the SFX PSU is too wide. So I am going to hold off for a little bit before cutting the intake.
Using the DC-ATX though, I can go up to a 120mm intake and have perfect alignment with the heatsink fins. The DC-ATX will fit vertically with 3.5mm of clearance (Yellow).
Airflow from left to right, exiting through I/O area.
I plan to do further airflow testing by building a mock intake to get an idea of the best duct shape and to test different fans. I'm currently planning to 3D print the duct parts, but I suppose it could be made from sheet metal and painted with some kind of insulator.
Thanks for the feedback everyone.
