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Recently, I BADLY screwed up with trying to mod my gpu by spray painting the fans and what not (I probably didn't wait long enough in between coats, etc)

so I ended up taking the stock cooler off and watercooling my gpu (see signature)

the only spot for the new radiator was in the rear, where my exhaust fan was, so I ended up taking the exhaust fan out and replacing the radiator there (the fan for it is set to exhaust, and is in front of the radiator)

I also have fans at the top (from left to right: intake, exhaust) and a 240mm radiator at the front

 

my case used to be pretty cold to the touch, but it's now room temperature if you will..

 

how do I reconfigure my fans to optimize airflow as I'm sure I've probably done something wrong..

 

P.S: I've looked into this and can't find the answer online

 

thanks :)

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There are lots of different types of airflow setups. Look up positive, negative, and neutral to see which one is your preference.

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Triple 120mm front, 240mm front, intake.  G10/x31 rear, exhaust.  Done.  Top intake / out-take isn't really needed, nor will it change temps all that much.  Best thing you gain from this is much less noise overall.  Positive air is best overall for dust and temps are barely ever hit 1c, and your system will remain cool with that 240 at the front either way.   Best thing is just make it a wind tunnel.  Wooooosh.

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