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Specs: i7 4770k, 16GB Corsair RAM, Asus Maximus VI Hero, EVGA 780ti w/ ACX Superclocked, Phantom 410 Mid Tower

 

I currently have 2 120mm fans (one exhaust and one intake) and one 140mm exhaust fan. My GPU under max load hovers around 78*C, while my CPU around 70*C (coupled with a Cooler Master 212 EVO). Because I plan to overclock eventually, and possibly add another GPU in SLI, I figured it was time to add more cooling.

 

I plan to add a 140mm intake right next to the GPU (side of the case), a 140mm exhaust out the top of the case (right next to the other 140mm exhaust), and a 120mm intake at the front of the case next to the other 120mm intake. Is this overkill?

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Not really...

Never too many fans

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Yes. SLI = hotter GPU's, and 80C won't be cool enough for me. If your GPU's stay at that temp, it would heat up your CPU too. I highly recommend filling up your fan slots with premium fans. Most stock fans are crap.

 

Your plan would be ideal. There is never overkill when it comes to cooling.

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If you go SLI, then yes add another fan. Don't put in too many fans though or it'll just be unnecessarily loud

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i would say add the fans on the front and top but i dont think the gpu one will be worth it, maybe vent the side if you want more, what case do you have

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Specs: i7 4770k, 16GB Corsair RAM, Asus Maximus VI Hero, EVGA 780ti w/ ACX Superclocked, Phantom 410 Mid Tower

 

I currently have 2 120mm fans (one exhaust and one intake) and one 140mm exhaust fan. My GPU under max load hovers around 78*C, while my CPU around 70*C (coupled with a Cooler Master 212 EVO). Because I plan to overclock eventually, and possibly add another GPU in SLI, I figured it was time to add more cooling.

 

I plan to add a 140mm intake right next to the GPU (side of the case), a 140mm exhaust out the top of the case (right next to the other 140mm exhaust), and a 120mm intake at the front of the case next to the other 120mm intake. Is this overkill?

No such thing as too many fans, fill her up. With a CPU air cooler in there leave the rear exhaust fan. You could put two good quality fans in the front and a 120mm instead of a 140mm for the side with a direct airflow feature since you're using it to get better GPU temps. The side fan is definitely a good idea when doing SLI. Have a look at your temps with one 140mm in the top first, if you're still unhappy add another one.

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