Spec me some case cooling please :/

Haggisman · 3 May 2020 at 11:40

Think I need some additional/better fans in my case, my GPU was running at > 100c whilst playing pubg last night, not sure what the CPU was at, but the heatsink was pretty hot too! Was also getting some flickering in game. (strangely I've never noticed it being this hot before, could enabling HDR in Windows cause it?).

Ryzen 3600x
MSI B450-a pro max
Patriot viper 3600mhz (2x8gb)
Powercolor 5700xt (dual fan)

Case is a Raijentek Arcadia, supports 2x 120mm on top, 1x120mm in front, & 1x 120mm rear, but currently only has the single pre installed 120mm at the rear.

GPU has stock cooler installed
CPU has Alpenfohn Matterhorn

Ideally looking for suggestions for 120mm case fans to increase air flow.

There is only ~30mm clearance for the top fans due to the cpu cooler.

Also open to other suggestions if they will make a significant difference (e.g. AIO cooler, different case etc.)

Thanks

Ross Thomson · 4 May 2020 at 06:39

buy a new case or take the side off the current one

EsaT · 4 May 2020 at 11:24

Have to agree that case is just plain unfit for such level graphics card.
There simply isn't any way to airflow for graphics card and proper airflow through the case.
At least without some work involving angle grinder&co.

Haggisman · 4 May 2020 at 11:40

Yeah, I've come to that conclusion as well, have posted in the case forum asking for suggestions, thank you both!

Relentless81 · 4 May 2020 at 11:48

Is the single fan installed to rear intake or exhaust?

I would swap it to front intake in first instance and check temps again

But other than that I would get a better case

chroniclard · 4 May 2020 at 11:59

Could spend £20-£30 on a few fans and see if it helps or could put that towards a case with a better layout and air flow.

Something with at least 2 fans for the front intake and 1 or 2 rear fans, plus top fans and a less restrictive front facia bit. Will give much better airflow.