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Recommended Case Fans (NZXT S340)? GPU Seems Hot

Cameronazzi
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Hello all,

 

So yesterday I finished my PC build shown below and I've noticed that my GPU sits at around 40 degrees idle, this seems quite warm considering it is not doing anything.

 

CPU: i5-6600k

Cooler: Phanteks TC12DX_WT

Mobo: Asus Z170-A
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 2 x 8GB DDR4 3000MHz

Storage: SanDisk Ultra II 960GB SSD

GPU: Sapphire R9 390 Nitro 8GB w/ Backplate

PSU: EVGA G2 650W 80+ Gold

Extra: NZXT Hue+

 

What cooling set-up do you recommend for case fans in the S340?

 

I currently have the two 120mm exhaust fans installed and that is all.

 

My PSU is taking air from the bottom of the case and I don't have any fans in the front as intake... should I?

If so, what would you recommend? High static pressure? High speed?

I don't want loud fans, and preferably white (or black) to match my black/white theme.

 

Many thanks,

Cameron

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Seems about right 40C dont worry

 

Okay, thanks!

I plan on getting at least 1 intake fan anyway, do you have any recommendations?

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Okay, thanks!

I plan on getting at least 1 intake fan anyway, do you have any recommendations?

Corsair SP120's are good, and the Noctua Pressure optimized fans are good ( I forgot what they are called, SP 12 or somethings like that)

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Corsair SP120's are good, and the Noctua Pressure optimized fans are good ( I forgot what they are called, SP 12 or somethings like that)

 

Thanks, I'll take a look! :)

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Hows the under load temps? Those will gain more from case fans.

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Hows the under load temps? Those will gain more from case fans.

 

I haven't stress tested - but never exceeded 60 playing Dirt Rally/Borderlands 2 etc

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try mounting the two fans as intake fans

Specs: CPU: I5 6600K (4.5 GHZ), GPU: RX 480 (stock), Mobo: MSI Z170A tomahawk AC, RAM: Corsair 16GB drr4 2600, CASE: NZXT S340, storage 240GB crusial SSD and a 1TB WD HHD

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I haven't stress tested - but never exceeded 60 playing Dirt Rally/Borderlands 2 etc

60c is low. You're fine up to 80-90c at load and idle temps don't really matter.

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