Better air flow

[tincha]

My msi r9 280x seems to be overheating because of poor air flow inside zalman z1 case so I was wondering how to improve that air flow.

The case: http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=836

My specs:
asrock 970 pro 3 r2.0
amd fx6300 (stock cooler)
msi r9 280x gaming oc
DDR3 4GB
energon 650W power supply
500GB HDD

btw I was thinking of buying this cooler for overclocking: http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=824
could he somehow improve the air flow

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=836

Shows you the proper cooling setup on the Zalman site.


Reserator 3 Max
Great idea to cool the CPU.

 

[woltej1]

I would go with a large air cooler to help move more air. I would clean out the card and make sure you have good cable management in the case to keep the air flow smooth. Looks like there's a slot for another fan at the front, and probably top. could add some extras.

 

[tincha]

there are two 120 mm fans in front and back already but I need to get rid of hot air faster

 

[woltej1]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrv6gt22pkr1

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14

here's 3 air coolers, with first being cheapest option.

 

[tincha]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrv6gt22pkr1

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14

here's 3 air coolers, with first being cheapest option.

would it be better to use the reserator 3 max since I can hook it up to that 120mm fan in the back or to go with the noctua nhd14

 

[woltej1]

the noctua will most likely cool you CPU better and also help with your system temps. you can orientate it to blow air out the top or back of the case so it still helps with exhaust.

 

[tincha]

ok thanks

 

[xaryon]

there are two 120 mm fans in front and back already but I need to get rid of hot air faster

How did you manage to install second fan in the front? When I tried, the front USB 3.0 port was getting stuck in the upper fan :S