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  1. L

    [SOLVED] Cleaning my pc

    I am planning on cleaning my pc. I got an air blower which i want to use but am concerned about its use. The air is so fast that i fear it can damage something or that it might pop out some components like capacitor. Is it safe to use at its minimum speed(6000 rpm). How should i go about doing...
  2. P

    [SOLVED] Budget ATX mid tower case

    looking for a nice looking budget ATX case preferably under £50 but could push it to £60. needs to have good airflow and be black and fairly clean looking with no LEDs as it will be used for work. not bothered if it has a window or not. any suggestions would be appreciated, cheers.
  3. KawaTom

    Question Master Cooler H500 cooling

    Hi. New to PC building and have just finnished my first PC build ever. when i run PUBG i see CPU temp up to 74c and GPU at 69c. I think those numbers are ok but i would like to lower them some. The Case is a Master Cooler H500 mesh front. 2 x 200mm fans and 1 exhaust 120mm fan rear. Have tried...
  4. D

    Question Is gamemax expedition h605 a good case? My cpu is r5 2600 and gpu gtx 1660

    I am a very low budget in terms of cases so i really need a cheap case with good airflow. At leasy it shouldn't decrease cpu or gpu performance. Please help me...
  5. T

    Question Arctic P120 or F120 for Zalman S2

    Hello, I just purchased components for my new pc which is a mid range system with ryzen 5 3600 and gtx 1660ti.. I want my system to have low temps for longevity sake, while keeping it reasonably quiet. I was looking at budget fans which don't break the bank and have a good price to performance...
  6. S

    Question haf 912 plus max airflow

    I have a haf 912 plus computer case and im using a rog strix 2080 ti and 9900ks cooler by dark rock 4 pro, both overclocked. I purchased three corsair LL120 fans that i plan to install in my case. Im wondering where i should put them though, here is the recommended airflow for my case from...
  7. R

    [SOLVED] Case exhaust / rear fan full speed

    Hi, sorry if this question has been replied but needed some extra confidence. I have a ML120 PRO Corsair 120mm case fan which I've installed to the rear of my PC case. It is a 4pin fan and I have a 4pin to molex connector for it to connect to my PSU. The question is, running at full speed, will...
  8. manineedhelp

    [SOLVED] Help with fan installation for optimal airflow

    Hello, I'm planning to upgrade my case to an Aerocool Cylon Black. Since this particular case doesn't have an opening on the front for air to come in, I need help on how to install the fans to get the best airflow (I will be using the pre-installed fan and 2 extra).
  9. M

    Question Replacing 120mm fan with 240mm - do I need another case fan?

    Hi! I've decided to replace my dead H60 120mm cooler / fan with the H100X 240mm one to give more cooling to the CPU. That being said, my cooler is currently installed in the rear of my case and I'd need to move it to the top. There's a case fan in the top of the case right now where the 240mm...
  10. U

    Question QUIETEST BEQUIET CASE

    Hi, i wanted to know what's the quietest BEQUIET case. Thank You
  11. U

    Question BEQUIET CASE DIFFERENCES

    Hi, I wanted to know what is the difference between DARK, SILENT and PURE BASE cases. Thank You
  12. U

    Question SMALLEST BE QUIET CASE

    Hi, I wanted to know what is the smallest be quiet case. Many Thanks
  13. S

    [SOLVED] Are these parts compatible?

    I'm want to buy this build (for machine learning): https://pcpartpicker.com/user/SurrealEverything/saved/#view=x6NHBm I will only buy one gpu at first, but I plan on buying a second one later. What i cannot figure out is: Would 2 2080 ti gpus physically fit on a triple pci slot motherboard...
  14. J

    [SOLVED] Number of case fans for Phanteks P300

    So I'm in the process of buying my parts after planning out my build and I'm currently looking into case fans. I bought my case used off of a friend of mine and he gave me one 120mm AF120 corsair fan, one 140mm AF120 fan and the stock 120mm fan. The case currently has the 140mm at the top...
  15. D

    Question AIO cooling & cooling config

    Hello everyone. I am currently upgrading/building my pc since my mobo and cpu is fried (probably due to high temps for several years). I’m going with the 3700X and plan to OC it (not crazy, but just getting some software to do it for me). Same goes for my ram. I want aio for my cpu since i’ll...
  16. K

    Question Should I have 2 120mm or 1 120mm & 1 140mm case fans? nzxt h500

    My case is NZXT's h500. I'm looking to replace my stock fans, which are 2 exhausts, one rear and one top. Both are right next to one another. Anyways, I'm wondering how having a 120mm and a 140mm in that case's set up could effect air flow?? Since their both exhausts, would the rear 120mm...
  17. C

    [SOLVED] duct tape the q300l holes?

    Hi guys, i have a q300l and have some temp issues. i have 2 120 mm fans in front (intake) and 1 rear exhaust plus top rear exhaust 120 mm (both noctua). but the temps rise still to 70-76 while gaming. especially the gpu. so i was thinking if it would help, if i just duct tape all the holes in...
  18. beepadyboopady

    [SOLVED] A Good Mid Tower Case

    So at the moment, I am trying to upgrade my current setup (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Gy4Z4q), and definitely need to as I need to upgrade to a SSD as I only have a HDD. The case which is a must as it restricts airflow, I was just wondering what mid tower case I would get. The case I am...
  19. S

    Question Corsair 680x Fan Placement

    I recently spent more than I wanted on a case and in the interest in getting the best airflow I wanted to ask a few questions. The case has three fans in front for entry (even though there is a glass right in front of them). and I have one single fan for outlet in the back of the case. The case...
  20. A

    Question Mid tower TG case with good airflow ~100-200$

    For my latest build i was dead set on using the Phanteks P400A after i saw it at computex this year, since it was relativly cheap, had TG, and had visibility to see RGB fans in the front of the case (something of a pre-requisite of mine). But after the lackluster reviews for it were released i...
  21. A

    Question RGB Airflow ~100$

    Ive been waiting to start my latest build until the Phanteks P400A was released since it looked like exactly what i needed at Computex this year, but after seeing the lackluster reviews for it, i decided not to purchase it. So after some research about other budget airflow cases with TG and...
  22. R

    [SOLVED] Case fan Making Loud noise on boot help!!!!

    Hey Guys need help plz!! i have a ZALMAN Z11 PLUS, the top fan is making a weird noise , i cleaned it but nothing changed so i bought a new one still making the same noise, my motherboard is ASROCK Z97 ANNIVERSARY, i connected the fan to PWR FAN than i changed it to CHASS FAN 1 but still making...
  23. D

    [SOLVED] Slight burning smell inside case

    So I built a new PC a while ago and when I turned on for a few minutes, I it smelt like something was burning a little bit in the case, well I don't know if it was burning but I don't know how else to describe it. I could only smell it if I stuck my head inside the case, it wasn't noticeable...
  24. B

    [SOLVED] Case airflow

    Hello everyone, I have a case that fits 5 fans :http://www.cooltek.de/en/discontinued-products/cases/131/w2-black I have a 240 radiator that fits in front with 2 fans. Also on the rear I have a 120 radiator because of my watercooled gpu. But my problem is the 2 fans on the bottom of this case...
  25. A

    Question How to install front fans in Thermaltake Versa H21 Windowed Case?

    Can someone send some step by step images or a video to follow how to install fans in the front side of the case?
  26. NuhGuy

    Question Should I Change My Case From Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 to the NZXT H500i?

    Title sums it up pretty well. I'm upgrading my PC soon and I really like the minimalist aesthetic of NZXT's H500i, but I am concerned that my thermals might downgrade since the front panel is blocked. I don't really mind that the case is smaller, but it would be a dealbreaker if my thermals go...
  27. T

    [SOLVED] Adding extra fans to my case

    I want to add another fan to my case but there is no more space except underneath where all the wires are kept and was thinking of putting it under there and putting a dust filter over the fan so the wires wouldn't get dragged in would that work?
  28. M

    [SOLVED] ATX Mid-Tower Fan Config

    I'm ordering 6 fans for my corsair carbide 275r mid-tower case (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079K1W3KB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) and already have one aio liquid cpu cooler (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZHWFEW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1...
  29. W

    Question Best case fan speed configuration

    I have a Corsair 780t case with 2 140mm fans in the front and a 120mm fan at the bottom for intake, a 140mm rear fan and a 280mm AIO rad fans at the top for exhaust. All fans except the radiator ones are high airflow dc fans with ~1150 max prm. I have an overclocked 6850k as a cpu (so the fans...
  30. D

    [SOLVED] Adding additional fans withot MB support

    Hi, not a leading expert on fan solutions, I hope you guys can give me an answer, I could not find one online. I have a crappy case, and I want to upgrade, I want better airflow and generally more fans. I have an Asus Z87-K MB, which supports 1 CPU fan and 2 Case fans, so far so good. I want...
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    [SOLVED] More fans

    Hi i need to buy new case and i found one that is good for my components but i has 4 preinstalled fans and my motherboard has only pins for 3 of them + cpu fan. So is there any way to connect them all?
  32. R

    Question Upgrades advise please

    So I built my first pc almost a year ago now and as I planned I’d like to upgrade it as I got a very entry level pc just to get my foot in the door. I’d like advise on what to upgrade 1st and some suggestions on the exact parts maybe?? My current parts: R3 2200G Gtx 1050 2gb Msi b350m 2 x 4gb...
  33. K

    [SOLVED] High Air pressure fans as front case fans in a NZXT H500

    I have purchased 2x Be Quiet! Pure Wings 2 High Speed 2000 RPM 120MM fans https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/1635 Intend to use them as front case fans in an NZXT H500. The website advertises them as high-pressure fans. -Does this mean they are static pressure fans? -Would these be suitable...
  34. N

    Question Best static and airflow fans?

    I'm going to be building a new computer as soon as the Ryzen 9 drops. Along with the 3900X, I'll be using my R9 380 for the time being, six to eight drives, and likely a Gen 4 M.2 SSD in my Define R5 case. I'm starting to look around for parts now, but I'm still kind of a n00b when it comes to...
  35. S

    Question Good case for under 90Eur

    So I wanna upgrade a crappy computer case with a brand new. The PC parts are: -I7-8700k 4.5ghz -coolermaster masterliquid 240 lite -GTX 1080 Ti Phoenix -MSI Z370-a pro -2x8gb Kingston Predator 3200mhz -a lot of fans - like I have 10 120mm, which are not used -1 HDD, 1 Sata SSD I currently have...
  36. jadc007

    Question Raijintek Ophion evo case - Cooling advice & Temps

    Hello all, I have always wanted a powerful Micro ITX case and I recently made the jump of putting my high end components into the little Raijintek Ophion evo (With one small case modification to make it work) To the point with details and Specs 8700K stock (Due to temps) Zotac 1080ti Amp...
  37. A

    Question Does the MSI motherboard RGB software work if a rgb splitter cable is used?

    My MoBo (MSI Z370 pc PRO) has only one 12v rgb header and 4 PWM case fan headers along with a cpu fan and a pump fan header. My case has 4 led fans preinstalled (not rgb just red led) which i have connected to the 4 fan headers on the MoBo. i have connected Cooler master hyper 410 cpu cooler...
  38. holmesc

    Question Buying the right case

    Hey guys, i'll be heading to a local store to look at cases soon and I wanted to ask how many fans the B450 mother board...
  39. R

    [SOLVED] better fans or a better case

    Hi, right now i'm looking at Fractal design meshify C for a new build but I wonder if it better to get fractal design meshify S2 or is it better to upgrade the fans to 140mm? I don't need the extra space you get from meshify s2 and the price is almost the same 1-2$ differens the fans I'm going...
  40. Mr.Stork

    Build Advice Should I insert a front bottom fan or upper fan?

    I have Corsair Carbide Spec - 04 (Amazon link) (Corsair Link). I already have one rear fan installed, and one upper fan on top of the case. I'll get another one if required. Now my question is, I think there are three fan slots in the front, I could be wrong about the lowest one in front...