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Fractal Design Node 202 Cooling

PurpleDido
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So, after the 1070 was announced I decided to wait and save up for a new, modern system. I also decided I wanted to go HTPC for some reason I don't even know myself. I just need to know, with the following build if I should add two fans to help with cooling. I don't want to skimp on cooling if it means a longer lifespan for my components, and I don't really care about noise levels. Since the Node 202 doesn't have a window I won't care about that, either. 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/nLrQD8

If I'd benefit from extra fans, what ones would you guys recommend? And in what orientation? In case you're not familiar, the Node 202 has a spot for two 120 mm fans next to the gpu. It's a pretty tight set up.

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i would recommend switching the psu to a corsair sf. its cheaper and higher quality (tier 1 vs tier 4 on the psu list)

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Dv38TW/corsair-power-supply-cp9020104na

 

Altair - Firestrike: http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/13945459

CPU:  i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz Motherboard: Gigabyte B85M-DS3H-A RAM: 16GB @ 1600MHz CL11 GPU: XFX RX 470 RS Storage: ADATA SP550 240GB | WD Blue 1TB | Toshiba 2TB PSU: EVGA B2 750W Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Fans: Phanteks PH-F200SP (Front) | Phanteks PH-F140SP (Rear) | Noctua NF-A15 (Top)

Mouse: Logitech G502 | Keyboard: Corsair K70 MX Brown | Audio: Sennheiser HD 558

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The fans on the components are already enough--it's not like there's much space left in the case to need more case fans.

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you would not be able to fit a decent 120mm fan in the slots if you wanted, since theres only 60mm of space to work with. looking at the msi FE dimensions (which are all the same besides branding), its 40mm. thats leaves you with less than 20mm for a fan, and there are none that move enough air at that size to be useful. the blower should be enough by itself, but if the temps do get too bad, you can look towards a deepcool gamer storm 20mm.

https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/GTX-1080-Founders-Edition.html#hero-specification

http://support.fractal-design.com/support/solutions/articles/4000055657-node-202-graphics-card-limitations-and-fan-possibilities

 

just note you wont be able to reach as high oc on the cpu because of thermal limitations, but everything else looks good

Altair - Firestrike: http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/13945459

CPU:  i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz Motherboard: Gigabyte B85M-DS3H-A RAM: 16GB @ 1600MHz CL11 GPU: XFX RX 470 RS Storage: ADATA SP550 240GB | WD Blue 1TB | Toshiba 2TB PSU: EVGA B2 750W Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Fans: Phanteks PH-F200SP (Front) | Phanteks PH-F140SP (Rear) | Noctua NF-A15 (Top)

Mouse: Logitech G502 | Keyboard: Corsair K70 MX Brown | Audio: Sennheiser HD 558

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1 minute ago, DrM said:

just note you wont be able to reach as high oc on the cpu because of thermal limitations, but everything else looks good

I wouldn't dare OC anything in that case, I don't have the balls for that. Thanks for the info :)

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