Better cooling for PC

[sainsburyambrose]

Hi my PC is https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/pattypig/saved/Tz7NnQ I think it is a little bit too hot, my graphics card occassionally gets to 80C, should I get more case fans, or replace default case fans with better ones. how much cooler would my PC get if I did that. I heard BE QUIET fans are good? also on a side not what should be the first thing I upgrade on this PC?

 

[n0ns3ns3]

well, you have pretty hot GPU (250w TDP).
for your build i'd recommend to have to 2x140 intake fans and 2x120 exhaust fans. you already have half of that included with the case. just get a pair of decent fans. Be Quiet silent wings are good, Noctua NF-F12 and NF-A14 are excellent, noctua NF-A12x15 are awesome.

 

[sainsburyambrose]

well, you have pretty hot GPU (250w TDP).
for your build i'd recommend to have to 2x140 intake fans and 2x120 exhaust fans. you already have half of that included with the case. just get a pair of decent fans. Be Quiet silent wings are good, Noctua NF-F12 and NF-A14 are excellent, noctua NF-A12x15 are awesome.

Should I put the fans of the side panel of my PC case?

 

[n0ns3ns3]

you can do it if you want. i personally don't like side fans. 2x140 front fans + 1 rear and 1 top fan should be more than enough.

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from sainsburyambrose : "Best way to cool down PC"

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/pattypig/saved/Tz7NnQ That is my PC and my GPU is occasionally reaching 80C, I have all the basic default case fans (one in the front, one at the back) is it worth it adding new ones, if so where. P.S (I have already asked this question I am just looking for more views on the topic before I decide)

I think another intake fan would help some.

Do you use a custom fan curve for your GPU? If you don't that would help out a lot.

 

[rgd1101]

Not sure why you start a new thread.

 

[sainsburyambrose]

Not sure why you start a new thread.

sorry, I am new to this site I just wanted another opinion on what I should do.

 

[sainsburyambrose]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from sainsburyambrose : "Best way to cool down PC"

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/pattypig/saved/Tz7NnQ That is my PC and my GPU is occasionally reaching 80C, I have all the basic default case fans (one in the front, one at the back) is it worth it adding new ones, if so where. P.S (I have already asked this question I am just looking for more views on the topic before I decide)

I think another intake fan would help some.

Do you use a custom fan curve for your GPU? If you don't that would help out a lot.

No I don't, how to do you make one?

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

Download the latest MSI Afterburner Beta and install it and Rivatuner that comes with it. http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/msi-afterburner-beta-download.html

Once you open it there's a cog wheel button for the settings below the fan speed indicator, open the settings, click on the fan tab, and enable custom (user-defined) fan control. It has a preset fan curve that will be enabled. You should hear your GPUs fan speed increase and you will notice better GPU temps.

 

[sainsburyambrose]

you can do it if you want. i personally don't like side fans. 2x140 front fans + 1 rear and 1 top fan should be more than enough.

So correct me if I am wrong, 2 fans at the front of the case which will be intake, one at the back which will be exhaust, and one on the top of the case which will be intake? or exhaust? Also I am not sure if I can fit another fan on the front.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

the top fans are exhaust. and there is a space for second fan in front. you might need to move a bit existing fan, but if spec says you have 2 spots, there are 2.