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WackySpace
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19 hours ago, WackySpace said:

So I transferred my motherboard from the old Xigmatek Elysium full tower case coz its way too big, I'm not even using all that space to an msi Forge M100A. Had some trouble with cable management but I have a semi-modular psu so I removed the pci-e cable and extra sata power connector since I'm currently using this case as just a desktop as I don't have a gpu. 

 

I booted up the pc and everything was fine until I noticed the temps. It's idling at an average of 35'C and sometimes 40 where in the huge case. I had one intake fan, one fan on my heatsink facing the outake fan, and the exhaust fan and it idled at 30.  And the new case has 3 intake fans in the front, but I also installed another 120mm exhaust fan on top along with the stock exhaust fan. So why are the temps more when it should be cooler?

 

Take note Im using a 4th gen i5 4590, so its max temp is 72. 

 

I know the basic theory of cooling optimization, that's why I added another exhaust fan, so can anyone tell me why there is such a difference in temps, oh it is a bit hot today.

A smaller case constricts the air more and provides fewer avenues of escape for the hot air, and you get more turbulence as I understand it. 

 

You don't necessarily need all the fan ports full, but you do need the correct ones full to optimize the results for everything. Your best bet is start with a full front and one on the back, run a benchmark, then add fans one by one to see what helps the most. Depending on your setup, you may need to use a duct to guide air directly to the GC.

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So I transferred my motherboard from the old Xigmatek Elysium full tower case coz its way too big, I'm not even using all that space to an msi Forge M100A. Had some trouble with cable management but I have a semi-modular psu so I removed the pci-e cable and extra sata power connector since I'm currently using this case as just a desktop as I don't have a gpu. 

 

I booted up the pc and everything was fine until I noticed the temps. It's idling at an average of 35'C and sometimes 40 where in the huge case. I had one intake fan, one fan on my heatsink facing the outake fan, and the exhaust fan and it idled at 30.  And the new case has 3 intake fans in the front, but I also installed another 120mm exhaust fan on top along with the stock exhaust fan. So why are the temps more when it should be cooler?

 

Take note Im using a 4th gen i5 4590, so its max temp is 72. 

 

I know the basic theory of cooling optimization, that's why I added another exhaust fan, so can anyone tell me why there is such a difference in temps, oh it is a bit hot today.

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On 11/26/2023 at 12:44 PM, WackySpace said:

So I transferred my motherboard from the old Xigmatek Elysium full tower case coz its way too big, I'm not even using all that space to an msi Forge M100A. Had some trouble with cable management but I have a semi-modular psu so I removed the pci-e cable and extra sata power connector since I'm currently using this case as just a desktop as I don't have a gpu. 

 

I booted up the pc and everything was fine until I noticed the temps. It's idling at an average of 35'C and sometimes 40 where in the huge case. I had one intake fan, one fan on my heatsink facing the outake fan, and the exhaust fan and it idled at 30.  And the new case has 3 intake fans in the front, but I also installed another 120mm exhaust fan on top along with the stock exhaust fan. So why are the temps more when it should be cooler?

 

Take note Im using a 4th gen i5 4590, so its max temp is 72. 

 

I know the basic theory of cooling optimization, that's why I added another exhaust fan, so can anyone tell me why there is such a difference in temps, oh it is a bit hot today.

I would recommend figuring out how many fans you can fit inside that case and experimenting with the airflow and pressure setup that works best for your system. The extra 5°C is not a huge increase in temperature, since the airflow is more restricted. It is really up to you whether you think it is important to improve the airflow.

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Okay I'll tinker with it by removing the extra exhaust fan I added and see how the temps differ, I think its pulling in the cool air before it can properly cool the cpu. I got a question about the vertical looking expansion slot next the the pci-slots, what is it used for?

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19 hours ago, WackySpace said:

So I transferred my motherboard from the old Xigmatek Elysium full tower case coz its way too big, I'm not even using all that space to an msi Forge M100A. Had some trouble with cable management but I have a semi-modular psu so I removed the pci-e cable and extra sata power connector since I'm currently using this case as just a desktop as I don't have a gpu. 

 

I booted up the pc and everything was fine until I noticed the temps. It's idling at an average of 35'C and sometimes 40 where in the huge case. I had one intake fan, one fan on my heatsink facing the outake fan, and the exhaust fan and it idled at 30.  And the new case has 3 intake fans in the front, but I also installed another 120mm exhaust fan on top along with the stock exhaust fan. So why are the temps more when it should be cooler?

 

Take note Im using a 4th gen i5 4590, so its max temp is 72. 

 

I know the basic theory of cooling optimization, that's why I added another exhaust fan, so can anyone tell me why there is such a difference in temps, oh it is a bit hot today.

A smaller case constricts the air more and provides fewer avenues of escape for the hot air, and you get more turbulence as I understand it. 

 

You don't necessarily need all the fan ports full, but you do need the correct ones full to optimize the results for everything. Your best bet is start with a full front and one on the back, run a benchmark, then add fans one by one to see what helps the most. Depending on your setup, you may need to use a duct to guide air directly to the GC.

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17 hours ago, RevGAM said:

A smaller case constricts the air more and provides fewer avenues of escape for the hot air, and you get more turbulence as I understand it. 

 

You don't necessarily need all the fan ports full, but you do need the correct ones full to optimize the results for everything. Your best bet is start with a full front and one on the back, run a benchmark, then add fans one by one to see what helps the most. Depending on your setup, you may need to use a duct to guide air directly to the GC.

Ok, I'll try that, but other than the 5'c hotter, I tested minecraft and the temps in game seems fine, never going past 55 just like before. 

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