[SOLVED] Can M.2 NVMe, DRAM and Graphics card be cooled by adding fans nearby?

[subseauk]

Hi, I have a Cooler Master case which currently has a 3 x120 fan setup on the Radiator AIO for the CPU and 1x120 Fan exhaust on the rear of the case and 2x120 fans exhausting from the top of the case. However the graphics card ( EVGA 1080Ti 11mb ) and the DRAM and M.2 slots seem to be warmer than I would expect.
Is there a better way to cool these components? ie I have spare fan headers on the motherboard but where / how should I install extra fans?
thanks

 

[dimtodim]

your pc case dont have good airflow, that is the problem

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

No wonder, that case looks awful for ventilation.

 

[subseauk]

Thanks guys, what is the problem with the case? I did a fair bit of research before getting it and I believe it received good reviews from JayzTwoCents on you tu
What cases & fan setup do you have? Any info well appreciated,
cheers
Kev

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

I have a be quiet! Pure Base 500DX with a mesh front. Two 140mm Pure Wings 2 as intakes and one 140mm Pure Wings 2 as exhaust in the back. Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler. My temperatures are fantastic.

 

[dimtodim]

I have a be quiet! Pure Base 500DX with a mesh front. Two 140mm Pure Wings 2 as intakes and one 140mm Pure Wings 2 as exhaust in the back. Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler. My temperatures are fantastic.

he dont have mesh front only from side...hehe ok if u believe in that case good

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

he dont have mesh front only from side...hehe ok if u believe in that case good

I know. He asked for our airflow setups though.

In his case, I would have more exhausts than intakes and invest in better fans, or a better case altogether.

 

[MeanMachine41]

To improve air flow.
You can improve airflow by replacing 120mm rear fan with a 140mm fan. that will help.
By changing your fan curve in Bios.
I believe there is a Hybrid water cooling kit for EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Heating problems can arise with a front mounted AIO which adds hot air into the case.
Are you Overclocked? If so try to reduce your core voltage if you can and remain stable.

 

[subseauk]

he dont have mesh front only from side...hehe ok if u believe in that case good

Actually the case is a mesh front which has a movable panel in front of that, have a look at a YouTube review of the MC600P for more info!
Cheers

 

[subseauk]

To improve air flow.
You can improve airflow by replacing 120mm rear fan with a 140mm fan. that will help.
By changing your fan curve in Bios.
I believe there is a Hybrid water cooling kit for EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Heating problems can arise with a front mounted AIO which adds hot air into the case.
Are you Overclocked? If so try to reduce your core voltage if you can and remain stable.

Thanks MM41, good constructive points made there. Does the 140mm v 120mm fan make that much difference? The other thing is would I be better using PWM or DC to control these fans. The case fans that are fitted at the moment appear to be DC as there are only 3 conductors whereas the AIO fans have 4 conductors!
I will do a bit more research into radiator placement. The reason it went on the input was it would be drawing cooler air through the CPU exchanger rather than blowing warm air out through the same if that makes sense?
The thinking behind the exhaust fans at the top and top rear was purely based on warm air rising and so to assist this rather than opposing it in any way.
I will have a look at the GPU cooler you mentioned.
As for overclocking, I am a total newb but have used the ASUS ROG auto settings to get a couple of extra HZ but will have to do a lot more research into the steps to take with regards to voltage settings etc before I go down that road. I may even leave it at stock for now.
I have tried running the fans at full in the Bios but doesn't seem to affect the temps that much which would suggest the air flow is pretty good from what I can tell.

Thanks for the great input and suggestions .

Cheers
Kev

 

[MeanMachine41]

You need PWM fans to control them in Bios. 3pin DC and you need a controller hub.

I replaced all my fans to Mag Lev PWM for better efficiency and less noise and yes 140mm fans move more air and make a difference.

As you have a Mid Tower case,I would have got a 280mm twin rad top mounted unit with air pulling into the case. Ambient temps will always be lower than inside the case where pockets of hot air can build up. The best dissipation is with extraction period.