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So yesterday I realised the corner my system is in was kinda warm and the case was warm to the touch but nothing to jump and scream about. So I flipped my PSU from pulling air from the vent at the bottom (since the air there was warm as well) to drawing air from inside the case... Does it really make a huge difference where it gets air from ?

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No, either is fine, although giving it it's own fresh air supply is technically preferable (assuming the air flow isn't constricted by a carpet or something).

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Just now, djdwosk97 said:

No, either is fine, although giving it it's own fresh air supply is technically preferable (assuming the air flow isn't constricted by a carpet or something).

It's a tiled floor but I was worried about it sucking up the warm air that's in that corner

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5 4570TE | Case: Fractal Design Define S | Memory: 16G DDR3 1333Mhz SODIMM | HBA: LSI 1068E (Flashed to IT Mode) | Storage: 4x 3TB Hitachi, 2x 3TB WD RED

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Just now, XenosTech said:

It's a tiled floor but I was worried about it sucking up the warm air that's in that corner

That warm air in the corner is likely colder than the air inside the system. 

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9 minutes ago, djdwosk97 said:

That warm air in the corner is likely colder than the air inside the system. 

I'll have to check and see but I was remember a video Jayztwocents did and mentioned something about he psu recycling hot air that would cause high temps over a period of time.

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

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CPU: Intel Xeon X3440 | Motherboard: Super Micro X8SIL | Memory: 16GB DDR3 1066Mhz ECC UDIMM | HBA: Dell Perc H200 (Flashed to IT Mode) | Drives: 3x 16TB Seagate Exos x16, 2x 6TB Seagate Enterprise, 1x 6TB WD RED

 

RENEKTON (NAS)

CPU: Intel Core i5 4570TE | Case: Fractal Design Define S | Memory: 16G DDR3 1333Mhz SODIMM | HBA: LSI 1068E (Flashed to IT Mode) | Storage: 4x 3TB Hitachi, 2x 3TB WD RED

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2 minutes ago, XenosTech said:

I'll have to check and see but I was remember a video Jayztwocents did and mentioned something about he psu recycling hot air that would cause high temps over a period of time.

It won't be an issue either way. I wouldn't worry about it. 

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Just now, Alexzz_ said:

unless you notice that the air around the psu gets really hot it wont be a problem

 

My leg touching the case made me realise that it was warm and when I stuck my had at the back of the case, it felt warmer than the rest of the room

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

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CPU: Intel Xeon X3440 | Motherboard: Super Micro X8SIL | Memory: 16GB DDR3 1066Mhz ECC UDIMM | HBA: Dell Perc H200 (Flashed to IT Mode) | Drives: 3x 16TB Seagate Exos x16, 2x 6TB Seagate Enterprise, 1x 6TB WD RED

 

RENEKTON (NAS)

CPU: Intel Core i5 4570TE | Case: Fractal Design Define S | Memory: 16G DDR3 1333Mhz SODIMM | HBA: LSI 1068E (Flashed to IT Mode) | Storage: 4x 3TB Hitachi, 2x 3TB WD RED

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1 minute ago, XenosTech said:

My leg touching the case made me realise that it was warm and when I stuck my had at the back of the case, it felt warmer than the rest of the room

That's perfectly normal. 

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Just now, djdwosk97 said:

That's perfectly normal. 

for the first month of having this new build it didn't feel warm to the touch always felt cold because my room is windy... I guess now that I game for hours on it now that I have a bit of free time from work that it is to be expected.

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

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CPU: Intel Xeon X3440 | Motherboard: Super Micro X8SIL | Memory: 16GB DDR3 1066Mhz ECC UDIMM | HBA: Dell Perc H200 (Flashed to IT Mode) | Drives: 3x 16TB Seagate Exos x16, 2x 6TB Seagate Enterprise, 1x 6TB WD RED

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5 4570TE | Case: Fractal Design Define S | Memory: 16G DDR3 1333Mhz SODIMM | HBA: LSI 1068E (Flashed to IT Mode) | Storage: 4x 3TB Hitachi, 2x 3TB WD RED

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For the lifespan of the PSU it's generally preferable to have the PSU intaking air through a dust filter with the case stood a few inches above the floor (look at the feet in a be Quiet@ Silent Base 800, for example). 

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8 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

For the lifespan of the PSU it's generally preferable to have the PSU intaking air through a dust filter with the case stood a few inches above the floor (look at the feet in a be Quiet@ Silent Base 800, for example). 

My case is raised a bit... I just flipped it since I was worrying about it just recycling the same air over and over.

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

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CPU: Intel Xeon X3440 | Motherboard: Super Micro X8SIL | Memory: 16GB DDR3 1066Mhz ECC UDIMM | HBA: Dell Perc H200 (Flashed to IT Mode) | Drives: 3x 16TB Seagate Exos x16, 2x 6TB Seagate Enterprise, 1x 6TB WD RED

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5 4570TE | Case: Fractal Design Define S | Memory: 16G DDR3 1333Mhz SODIMM | HBA: LSI 1068E (Flashed to IT Mode) | Storage: 4x 3TB Hitachi, 2x 3TB WD RED

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Just now, XenosTech said:

My case is raised a bit... I just flipped it since I was worrying about it just recycling the same air over and over.

If it's the NEX in your signature I wouldn't worry about it too much.

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1 minute ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

If it's the NEX in your signature I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Ok, I'll flip it back over when I get home form work.

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CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5 4570TE | Case: Fractal Design Define S | Memory: 16G DDR3 1333Mhz SODIMM | HBA: LSI 1068E (Flashed to IT Mode) | Storage: 4x 3TB Hitachi, 2x 3TB WD RED

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Just now, XenosTech said:

Ok, I'll flip it back over when I get home form work.

I mean, you have an RX470 so it's not exactly the toastiest GPU. If it soothes ya then you can leave the fan facing up, not the end of the world :)

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1 minute ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

I mean, you have an RX470 so it's not exactly the toastiest GPU. If it soothes ya then you can leave the fan facing up, not the end of the world :)

Out of curiosity what tier does my psu slot in ?

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

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RENEKTON (NAS)

CPU: Intel Core i5 4570TE | Case: Fractal Design Define S | Memory: 16G DDR3 1333Mhz SODIMM | HBA: LSI 1068E (Flashed to IT Mode) | Storage: 4x 3TB Hitachi, 2x 3TB WD RED

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4 minutes ago, XenosTech said:

Out of curiosity what tier does my psu slot in ?

Tier 4. Very poor voltage regulation but it's not made like crap. Very poor value. The EVGA GQ and B2 are comparable prices usually and are both better.

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Just now, STRMfrmXMN said:

Tier 4. Very poor voltage regulation but it's not made like crap. Very poor value. The EVGA GQ and B2 are comparable prices usually and are both better.

Ah will look to replace it... Don't want to do any OCing with that.

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

NASUS (NAS)

CPU: Intel Xeon X3440 | Motherboard: Super Micro X8SIL | Memory: 16GB DDR3 1066Mhz ECC UDIMM | HBA: Dell Perc H200 (Flashed to IT Mode) | Drives: 3x 16TB Seagate Exos x16, 2x 6TB Seagate Enterprise, 1x 6TB WD RED

 

RENEKTON (NAS)

CPU: Intel Core i5 4570TE | Case: Fractal Design Define S | Memory: 16G DDR3 1333Mhz SODIMM | HBA: LSI 1068E (Flashed to IT Mode) | Storage: 4x 3TB Hitachi, 2x 3TB WD RED

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1 minute ago, XenosTech said:

Ah will look to replace it... Don't want to do any OCing with that.

It'll probably live awhile but you do you.

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3 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

It'll probably live awhile but you do you.

I'll use it in another build... Just want something with good VR cause I do a lot of crazy stuff with my main rigs when the urge hits me.

Main PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600  | GPU: RTX 2060 | PSU:  | Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz 16GB | OS Drive: Western Digital Black NVMe 250GB | Game Drive(s): Samsung 970 Evo 500GB | Motherboard:  | Case: Fractal Design Define R6 | Monitor(s):  | Keyboard:  | Mouse: Steelseries Sensei 310

 

NASUS (NAS)

CPU: Intel Xeon X3440 | Motherboard: Super Micro X8SIL | Memory: 16GB DDR3 1066Mhz ECC UDIMM | HBA: Dell Perc H200 (Flashed to IT Mode) | Drives: 3x 16TB Seagate Exos x16, 2x 6TB Seagate Enterprise, 1x 6TB WD RED

 

RENEKTON (NAS)

CPU: Intel Core i5 4570TE | Case: Fractal Design Define S | Memory: 16G DDR3 1333Mhz SODIMM | HBA: LSI 1068E (Flashed to IT Mode) | Storage: 4x 3TB Hitachi, 2x 3TB WD RED

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