Cooler Master k280 additional fans question.

[Carlo Bustamante]

Hey guys! I've recently built a new gaming rig, you can see my full specs on my sig. My rig is relatively cool for, say 70-73C CPU temp under load and GPU is at 59-63C under load, by under load I mean I only play Guild Wars 2 and tons of tabs open at the same time; probably 20ish plus, I feel like there will come a time that those temps will ramp up depending on what other games I might play and room temp ambiance depending on the season. Got those temp results through after burner and hwmonitor. My casing is not too extravagant per se, it's the Cooler Master k280 which is pretty inexpensive(i never really put much thought about the casing 'til now.) The thing is I'm not too comfortable with the amount of fans i have. I would like to have your suggestions if I may, of what kind of after market Air Coolers I can add on my rig. I have the option for an additional two 120mm either side middle or top back. Should I replace the stock processor fan with an after market processor cooler with exhaust, or just an exhaust for top back, should I even bother to think about the side fan option? If so should i get an intake or exhaust for the side? Suggestions or violent reactions are appreciated. I generally have the grasp of the big picture, but I need more understanding. It's a pretty new rig so it's not too hot for now. How do I improve my CPU temp, which brand/s do I pick? What are your thoughts? Thanks!

 

[rolli59]

Minimal case cooling would be 1 intake fan in front and 1 exhaust in top or top back. If I look up your case it looks like it has only one 120mm in the front so adding another one top back will reduce your temp.