NZXT Manta GPu Cooling Issue

djh82uk · 10 May 2016 at 01:12

**Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive.**

I am really happy with this new build, however while playing Mad Max with Max settings on 1440P my GPU temps hit 93 Degrees (CPU stayed below 60), now I have 2 fans on the front of the case pushing air in, 2 on the top pulling air out and one on the back pushing air out.

Im wondering if this is the best set-up, would I be better swapping the fans on the top to push moderately warm air in rather than have them suck the air away from the GPU. Im not sure whether this GPU exhausts out the back as ive had cards in the past that either did or didn't.

**List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem.**

Just monitoring so far, considering setting the top fans to push air in so there is an excess for the GPU to exhaust out the back (if thats how it's setup)

Daaaveee · 10 May 2016 at 15:08

When I was looking for cases I noticed with the Manta that the GPU is pretty tight against the bottom basement of the case so I would imagine it is this issue that is causing the high temps you're experiencing.

I'm not sure whether you could try to brace the GPU up somehow so the gap against the bottom of the case (top of the basement) is larger? Maybe just wedge something in there test to see if it helps temps?

Would be useful to see a photo of where the GPU is if you could post one.

snips86x · 10 May 2016 at 15:18

No linking to competitors

AMD isn't know for being producing efficient cards so that's the first issue but the distance between the case and the GPU won't make anything better. I would suggest looking at the fans you're using and see if you can improve the airflow with a better fan, maybe one that has a higher static pressure.

The alternative is to get an AIO unit for it!

djh82uk · 11 May 2016 at 02:13

Hi, yeah I have taken out the links, didn't think it would be an issue linking to US companies.

I can upgrade the 120MM fans in the front and back to 140mm and get somethings with a bit more CFM.

I would like an AIO, but the G1 series of GPU's are non reference cards I beleive? And I thought AIO's liek the kraken only worked with reference cards.

Thanks