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36 minutes ago, 11killer34 said:

Oh forgot to tell im using currently some other case with 1 front fan, 1 back fan and 1 top fan and its not enough. I already ordered rl06, but not sure if i need top fans :)

Yeah the new case should be fine. 3 front fans and 1 exhaust is all you need, plus the positive pressure keeps the dust out.

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Im buying new case RL06. I have question should i install on top 2x140 mm (2x80cfm=160cfm) or 2x120mm (2x53cfm). I am looking for best possible air flow, because i have i7 4790k and gtx 1080 and current setup with 3 fans isnt good enough, i get to high temperatures when i run graphic card and cpu stress stimultanetly.

 

 

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4 minutes ago, 11killer34 said:

Im buying new case RL06. I have question should i install on top 2x140 mm (2x80cfm=160cfm) or 2x120mm (2x53cfm). I am looking for best possible air flow, because i have i7 4790k and gtx 1080 and current setup with 3 fans isnt good enough, i get to high temperatures when i run graphic card and cpu stress stimultanetly.

 

 

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Go watch gamers Nexus reveiw of this case. They test all the possible configurations and will let you know which is best. I would link but I'm on mobile ATM.

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Try without the fans when you buy the case, as it comes with them. If it doesn't work well enough, you can buy fans.

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If you have such an expensive build, maybe go for a slightly larger case and water cool your CPU so you don't have to worry about that anymore. I would front mount a 280 or 360mm radiator on your case, this will not effect GPU temps very much. You can learn more about why front rads are better here. As for top exhaust fans, probably not necessary.

As for the video card, use a program such as EVGA Precision or MSI Afterburner to change the fan curve on your card. Out of the box, most fan curves won't go higher than 50-80% speed no matter the temperature of the card. This means your GPU may also be throttling before the fans are maxed out, which is terrible for performance. Hope this helps!

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2 minutes ago, CloroxBleach57 said:

If you have such an expensive build, maybe go for a slightly larger case and water cool your CPU so you don't have to worry about that anymore. I would front mount a 280 or 360mm radiator on your case, this will not effect GPU temps very much. You can learn more about why front rads are better here. As for top exhaust fans, probably not necessary.

As for the video card, use a program such as EVGA Precision or MSI Afterburner to change the fan curve on your card. Out of the box, most fan curves won't go higher than 50-80% speed no matter the temperature of the card. This means your GPU may also be throttling before the fans are maxed out, which is terrible for performance. Hope this helps!

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Just now, Razerlob said:

I Agree if you want to have the best cooling

Yeah but it might be loud if you have the reference model...

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I have gtx 1080 strix A8G. And have problem that my cpu is currently overheating because of high temperature air in case. Radiators are no go, because im little bit on budget already. I just bought hyper 212 evo so, yeah. Question is if i need top fans and if yes which would be better :)?

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Wow I like that case, just took a look at it, you should be fine with the stock fans. The case doesn't have restricted airflow on the front like SOME CASES *cough box lite 5 cough.* That in mind, your airflow should be more than enough.

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Oh forgot to tell im using currently some other case with 1 front fan, 1 back fan and 1 top fan and its not enough. I already ordered rl06, but not sure if i need top fans :)

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36 minutes ago, 11killer34 said:

Oh forgot to tell im using currently some other case with 1 front fan, 1 back fan and 1 top fan and its not enough. I already ordered rl06, but not sure if i need top fans :)

Yeah the new case should be fine. 3 front fans and 1 exhaust is all you need, plus the positive pressure keeps the dust out.

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1 minute ago, CloroxBleach57 said:

Yeah the new case should be fine. 3 front fans and 1 exhaust is all you need, plus the positive pressure keeps the dust out.

Ok thanks :)

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Just FYI, PSU fans are always intake. PSU will blow its exhaust to rear.

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What are your temps?

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