Best PC Case for Airflow.

[Hybrid_]

I was wondering what the best case for airflow is (from the LTT Forums opinions) because the Corsair Carbide Spec 03 isn't really doing a good job for me. Thanks in advance to everyone

 

[KayTees]

I was wondering what the best case for airflow is (from the LTT Forums opinions) because the Corsair Carbide Spec 03 isn't really doing a good job for me. Thanks in advance to everyone

Does a testbench have enough airflow? 

 

[Jodomcfrodo]

Air 540 imo. Worked when I aircooled and works with my watercooling now.

[Hybrid_]

Does a testbench have enough airflow? 

 

case was the key word

[Hybrid_]

Air 540 imo. Worked when I aircooled and works with my watercooling now.

Okay awesome I was looking at that one and it seems like a REALLY good case

[Jodomcfrodo]

Okay awesome I was looking at that one and it seems like a REALLY good case

It really is. Just remember to paint the grates like this if you get it. It looks really good. Did mine up in red. 

[Hybrid_]

It really is. Just remember to paint the grates like this if you get it. It looks really good. Did mine up in red. 

that looks amazing, what paint would I need to use?

[Lolzious]

Air 540.

There's just such a direct path from intake to exhaust...

[Hybrid_]

Air 540.

There's just such a direct path from intake to exhaust...

I think I have settled on this case I have had my eye on it for a few months

[xnoobftw]

I was wondering what the best case for airflow is (from the LTT Forums opinions) because the Corsair Carbide Spec 03 isn't really doing a good job for me. Thanks in advance to everyone

A spec 03 isnt enough?

Im using it and there is only like a 5 C difference from opened side panel and closed tho~

[Jodomcfrodo]

that looks amazing, what paint would I need to use?

I messed up the first time and sprayed too much on at one time and filled in the little holes. Had to order new panels so be careful of that. You can use plastidip or regular spray paint. I

have spray paint on right now but plastidip is probably better just be very careful how much you spray on at a time. Light coats.

[Hybrid_]

A spec 03 isnt enough?

Im using it and there is only like a 5 C difference from opened side panel and closed tho~

I have 1 corsair AF120 quiet edition at the top-back mounting slot, and the fan goes PAST where the motherboard heatsink is.

[xnoobftw]

I have 1 corsair AF120 quiet edition at the top-back mounting slot, and the fan goes PAST where the motherboard heatsink is.

How are your thermals doing? Our country's ambient temperature should be around the same~ My 290x peaks at 77C while idling at 44C~ Yours?

[Hybrid_]

How are your thermals doing? Our country's ambient temperature should be around the same~ My 290x peaks at 77C while idling at 44C~ Yours?

I am idle right now at 56C and under load (PAYDAY 2 Max Settings) around 80C-90C :L

[xnoobftw]

I am idle right now at 56C and under load (PAYDAY 2 Max Settings) around 80C-90C :L

Do you have it OCed? Can i see your fan profile? And do you have software control over your chasis fans?

[Hybrid_]

Do you have it OCed? Can i see your fan profile? And do you have software control over your chasis fans?

I don't know what you mean by can profile.

 

my chasis fans are in 3 pin connectors so they run at full speed. the one at the back-top if in the cpu fan 2 header, so it changes with the cpu temps.

 

no im not OCed

[xnoobftw]

I don't know what you mean by can profile.

 

my chasis fans are in 3 pin connectors so they run at full speed. the one at the back-top if in the cpu fan 2 header, so it changes with the cpu temps.

 

no im not OCed

Like your GPU fan profile

Something like this

Hmmm can you make something like this so i can have an overall look at your case airflow?

The spec 03 layout image can be found here, use paint to dictate how air travels in your spec 03

http://www.corsair.com/en-au/~/media/566595C872B9465FBD321706FF097D04.ashx?w=700

[xnoobftw]

I personally have my fan setup like this

I control my fans via speedfan

So my exhaust are off when my GPU isnt that hot (aka idle tempt) and it spins up while under load while my front 2 fans is connected to the PSU so it is running at 100% (i have a sp120 quiet edition at the front bottem and the stock fan in place)

My exhaust are the stock fan and a sp120 high performance 

My intake at the top front is a sp120 high perf which is connected to my CPU fan header

So overall my fan profile looks like this

 

Hopefully my example helps!

And my fan setup ensures that my case is always under positive pressure so to hell with the dust!

(I have 2 silverstone fan filters 140mm installed in the front intakes because the front filters for spec series are rubbish) 

[Hybrid_]

I personally have my fan setup like this

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I control my fans via speedfan

So my exhaust are off when my GPU isnt that hot (aka idle tempt) and it spins up while under load while my front 2 fans is connected to the PSU so it is running at 100% (i have a sp120 quiet edition at the front bottem and the stock fan in place)

My exhaust are the stock fan and a sp120 high performance 

My intake at the top front is a sp120 high perf which is connected to my CPU fan header

So overall my fan profile looks like this

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Hopefully my example helps!

And my fan setup ensures that my case is always under positive pressure so to hell with the dust!

(I have 2 silverstone fan filters 140mm installed in the front intakes because the front filters for spec series are rubbish) 

 

[xnoobftw]

 

My suggestion would be to fill up the fan slots. If possible install something like a SP140 in the front and a SP120 at the bottom both as intake

What is your CPU cooler?

And use the graph i have linked you. Decrease the fan speed update period to something like 2000 miliseconds

Just follow my graph. It should be much better in terms of temperature and noise section

I suspect that your GPU is pulling stagnant air (lack of intakes) that's why your temperatures are that high 

The only solution is to get more fans

[xnoobftw]

I don't know what you mean by can profile.

 

my chasis fans are in 3 pin connectors so they run at full speed. the one at the back-top if in the cpu fan 2 header, so it changes with the cpu temps.

 

no im not OCed

Btw you can control your chasis fans via voltage regulation

I am able to stop my stock fan from spinning at all at idle tempts

[KayTees]

case was the key word

It's a "Computer Case" according to NCIX 

 

[Thorium19]

If you're after the best air cooling case possible, then you'll need to get the silverstone raven 5 or fortress 5. They're proven to be the best air cooling cases on the market, swiftly followed by the silverstone fortress 2. Even the corsair air 540 isn't as good as these three.

[spwath]

If you're after the best air cooling case possible, then you'll need to get the silverstone raven 5 or fortress 5. They're proven to be the best air cooling cases on the market, swiftly followed by the silverstone fortress 2. Even the corsair air 540 isn't as good as these three.

Beat me to it again.

Do that.

[Arct1c0n]

My vote for the infamous HAF XB, it blows air across entire mobo