Antec 920 + Frozr inlet or exhaust?

blonkster · 5 Sep 2011 at 22:20

I'm building a new system with the above in a Haf-x case with a 69xx Frozr III GPU.

The Frozr dumps most of its heat into the case, which would then pass up and through the 920's rad in the default exhaust setup.

Would it be better to reverse the fans on the 920 to inlet cooler air from outside the case? I assume I would need a filter to stop the rad matrix from getting dusty?

Also, does it matter which way up the rad is fitted, pipes at top/bottom/side - same for the pump?

Thanks for any advice as I've always used air cooling in the past.

Blonkster

blonkster · 7 Sep 2011 at 10:34

Anybody?

Can you comment on the same setup with a Corsair or other Antec cooler, as they are basically the same?

thanks

Helios1234 · 7 Sep 2011 at 14:20

Intake will give slightly better temps at the cost of higher internal ambient temperature unless you have top exhaust fans to get rid of the hot air.

blonkster · 7 Sep 2011 at 15:34

Helios1234 said:
Intake will give slightly better temps at the cost of higher internal ambient temperature unless you have top exhaust fans to get rid of the hot air.

Thanks, case has a top exhaust fan, so it should be Ok.

I suppose I'll need a filter on it then?

Helios1234 · 7 Sep 2011 at 17:57

Yeah definitely use one.

MarkeR · 7 Sep 2011 at 18:24

I know my system is slightly different form yours, I have a X6 phenom cooled by a Antec 620 and also a MSI FROZR III!

In my new Silverstone RV03 case I have two 180,, fans on the bottom as an intake, and I have placed my rad on the top fan which I am using as an exhaust! Because of the two fans blowing the cool air through, my GPU idle temp has dropped 13c/14c and my CPU has dropped a degree or two!

I am contemplating putting another fan on the rad to use as a push fan!!

Remember, the hot air from your card can be pushed straight out if you place a fan in the correct area, i'm lucky as my card sits vertically in my case and the hot air fires out the top before it can heat up my inside!

blonkster · 7 Sep 2011 at 22:31

Helios1234 said:
Yeah definitely use one.

Thanks , any recommendations for a good one with good airflow - or do I just use a pair of tights ;-)

Helios1234 · 7 Sep 2011 at 23:14

blonkster said:
Thanks , any recommendations for a good one with good airflow - or do I just use a pair of tights

Hmm anything really, I just use the stock ones that came with my case.

blonkster · 8 Sep 2011 at 08:34

Helios1234 said:
Hmm anything really, I just use the stock ones that came with my case.

Ok, thanks, but this is the only fan with no filter as it should be an exhaust. I'll Google...

Helios1234 · 8 Sep 2011 at 09:38

A fan grill would be fine if your case has that.