H440 Air Flow

[DeathIsOverRated2]

I'm considering doing a build in the NZXT H440 and I need some help with the air flow.  I have made a little edited picture of what I think would work and I've included all the info of my rads, fans, GPU, and CPU.

 

EDIT:  I just realized I meant the Kraken x31 for the GPU.  

[soaringchicken]

Looks okay to me :3

[DeathIsOverRated2]

Thanks for the fast reply!  

 

I'm mainly worried about dust build up.

[airdeano]

two things, purchasing filters for the roof (H440 does not have roof filter)

to prevent dust accumulation, you'll need more positive pressure than

planned (filters reduce the amount of air entering the case).

2 in and 2 out is not equal as the filtering will reduce airflow.

 

 

or just dual-duty the rear i/o fan. maybe 2-3° warmer than if intake location.

[Faceman]

I'm considering doing a build in the NZXT H440 and I need some help with the air flow.  I have made a little edited picture of what I think would work and I've included all the info of my rads, fans, GPU, and CPU.

 

EDIT:  I just realized I meant the Kraken x31 for the GPU.  

Hello!

 

I see you're planning on doing the G10 modification.  No matter what case you get, make 100% sure that the X31 radiator is set as exhaust.  This is a MUST.

 

Also, I would actually recommend a different case altogether if you can stomach it.  On the G10 Owner's Club, we get a lot of users with H440s, and they aren't reporting very good temperatures.  Generally 5-15C higher than what a lot of others are getting.  This is most likely attributed to the bad air flow of this chassis.  They had to end up removing the front grill and removing the side panel just to get temperatures where they should be on their GPUs.  I'm not saying that this happens to everyone, but the last few pages of the G10 Owner's Club is specifically two users with 780Tis in H440s having really bad temperatures in the 60s and 70s, when they should be in the 40 to 50 range.  Would you at all be willing to change cases?  If so, I recommend the Phanteks Enthoo Pro for only $100.

 

It is what I personally use, and its truly the best case money can buy for $100.  My temperatures are incredible too.  I do the same thing you are considering, an AIO for the CPU and an AIO for the GPU.  I even created a guide that I think you should check out because it also explains the G10 Modification in detail. How to Water Cool a CPU and Single GPU for Under $200 USD.  In the guide I go through everything in detail, but if you have any questions, feel free to ask away.

 

If you are dead set on the H440, I would set the X31 to exhaust, and have everything else set to intake. I would also buy another 80 or 92mm fan and place it directly below your GPU, up against the PCI bracket covers to get a little more air exhausted out of the case.

 

See how it just sits on top of the PSU shroud?  Doesn't need to be screwed in.  I have all of my fans set to intake except the X31's fans and that mini fan below.  I strive for positive air pressure, so that I don't get dust buildup, and having that mini fan below kind of just helps it be more balanced instead of 5 intakes, and 1 exhaust, its 5 intakes and 2 exhaust.  I clean my case religiously on the first of every month, and I get very little dust in my case.

 

Lastly, the X31 is not really worth the money.. I kind of regret it.  Should have just bought an H55.  I also talk about this in my guide.

[DeathIsOverRated2]

Thanks for the input and replies, guys.  

 

I'll seriously consider the enthoo pro and I'll visit the topic you linked.  And thank you guys for actually editing my plan and taking the time out of your day just to help me.  Thanks.

[OLYCAT]

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airdeano pretty much sums up my own thoughts, but in a better way!

Have fun with the build and I look forward to seeing the end result.