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I did a few single-pass memtest86 tests on each of the sticks in various RAM slots, and they all passed with 0 errors. I know one pass won't catch everything, but this seemed promising, so I tried using both sticks again before committing to longer tests on the RAM. I played the game that was...

I was getting BSODs with my 2x16GB Crucial Ballistix 3200Mhz CL16 RAM, even after disabling XMP, until I removed one of the sticks. I plan to replace the RAM, but before I do, is there a chance that this could be a problem with the CPU or motherboard instead? Here's minidump analyses of the last...

I've been considering buying a new case now even though I won't be putting together a new build until AMD and Nvidia release their next-gen CPU/GPUs. The main reasons are that I could push my current build's overclock further with better airflow, and I just kinda want to put my components in a...

I think you're getting hung up on the superfluous details in the diagram and ignoring the point SilverStone is trying to make. The graphic is meant to illustrate their point about perpendicular exhaust fans, not to make claims about front intake fans or drive bays. I'm also not sure why you're...

I think there's been a misunderstanding - I'm not looking for advice on how to best cool a specific case. Like I said in the OP, I found it interesting that SilverStone advises against a fan setup that's commonly recommended in the PC building community, and wanted to hear people's thoughts on...

I should clarify that the graphic only shows two fans because that's what's being discussed, not because SilverStone recommends or thinks it's common to have no front intake fans. The last graphic on the linked webpage shows a full fan setup, complete with front intake fans and the back...

SilverStone has a webpage on optimal airflow that I think covers the basics pretty well, but one thing stuck out to me: They explicitly advise against putting two exhaust fans perpendicular to one another because the fans will fight for air, causing "air pressure imbalance and reduced flow...

Okay thanks! Yeah all the stuff in the way of the front intake fans is really annoying. It's actually a mesh front, but there's another dust filter after the mesh, and there's all the plastic supports blocking airflow on the interior side. Definitely looking forward to getting a modern case...

Why do you prefer more exhaust than intake fans in this kind of case? There's nothing at "New 2" right now, but it's a potential spot to mount Fan C. Intake fan at that spot does make sense, although I'm actually looking for lower GPU temps. Even overclocked, the CPU doesn't break 80c during...

So here's my current fan setup - excuse the mess of cables at the bottom! My question: which of the two fan mounts on the top of the case would be best for an exhaust fan? Fan C is a 140mm airflow fan that isn't really doing anything in the bottom front fan slot, especially with all the crap...

Like this? As an intake fan still

I understand that 75c is a reasonable GPU temp but that was achieved through limiting my overclock and setting a very loud GPU fan curve, both of which I'd rather not do. Is it really possible that the two cheap fans my case came with (140mm intake, 120mm exhaust) give the best attainable airflow?

My GPU is undervolted and overclocked, I could push the OC much further but not without better cooling (hence the addition of a side intake fan). The GPU fan curve is already as loud as I can tolerate.

I tried it with the side panel removed and GPU max/average temps (70-75 degrees) during stress testing were within 1 degree of side panel attached temps. It's a blower design GPU, so I don't think it's dumping much heat inside the case anyway. I feel like there's no way that the 2 fans included...

My only other fans are a front intake fan and a back exhaust fan, would I be running into that problem already? I figured a second intake fan right by the GPU would reduce temps by at least 2 or 3 degrees, instead of making no difference at all.