Fan Layout Question

LukeMurtagh1995 · 20 Feb 2020 at 10:12

Hi,

One of the cases I’m thinking of getting for my new build is the Fractal Design Meshify S2 as it seems to have a pretty good airflow for keeping the CPU cool. My only concern is the GPU temps - according to GamersNexus review the GPU temps are on the slightly higher side when compared to CPU temps. I was originally going to mount my CPU AIO on the front a intake, and have three fans on top and one at the rear for exhausts. Would adding one or two intake fans at the bottom help to cool my GPU? My CPU May end up being the 3700X and my GPU is an EVGA 2080ti FTW 3.

Thanks!

LukeMurtagh1995 · 20 Feb 2020 at 10:25

Okay, so my GPU will throttle due to thermals before my CPU does.

What tends to heat up more when gaming, CPUs or GPUs? I would presume GPUs.

LukeMurtagh1995 · 20 Feb 2020 at 10:36

Thanks for your help.

So if I want a cool case overall I should mount my rad in the front for intake, have two fans at the bottom for intake, have three at the top for exhaust, and one at the rear for exhaust?

LukeMurtagh1995 · 20 Feb 2020 at 10:54

Okay, brilliant.

One last question: I presume I would have positive air pressure since I would have five 140mm intakes and four 140mm exhausts?