Cooling the GPU

[MilesOrton]

So, what is the problem?
My GPU is goes to temperatures of 94 degrees and I need to bring that down. That is caused by poor air circulation. Any ideas how to improve it?
My temporary solution is to have my tower horizontally with case open and that drops the temperature down to 80 degrees. But obviously I will have issues with noise and dust.

What do I have:
MSI r9 390x
Mid-tower
One system fan visible in the picture

I really dont care about the looks of the tower, so I can punch some holes in a tower if needed
My tower

I cant put fans in lower front because i got the audio/usb board, I could try showing something up in floppy slot, but I cant seem to find any fan. And all DVD player section is free, but that would be a long way for air to reach the down the GPU.

I just recently upgraded my PC and tried keeping the costs down by reusing seemingly okay mid-tower case, PSU and HDDs, but by the looks it seems I will have to buy a full tower unless something will suggest creative solutions.

 

[GlenicoNico]

"I can punch some holes in a tower if needed" DO IT. Jokes aside, yeah, you need some space/holes where fresh air can come in, and JESUS at least try to tie those cables together (YES IT DOES AFFECT THE AIRFLOW). Flip the fan, so it acts as an exhaust, for the hot air to escape.

 

[Shaun o]

Would you like me to be honest.

Buy a new case with more room and more fan cut out and mounting points.
Don`t faff around with the case, it looks like you have very poor cooling thought put into the case.

Think of it this way if you buy a new and bigger case, it will last you for a few years anyway.
Plus you won`t be limited when it comes to upgrading parts or adding more SSD`s/ hard drives ect.
Plus on new cases even the £40 to £50 range you get better cable management.

Its worth it if you can afford a nice R9 390 graphics card. and to keep all of your kit nice and cool.
This for example well layed out, space for 5 120mm fans, two top at 120mm two on the side for 120mm to 140mm.
one 120mm at the front of case, one at the rear 120mm and one at the bottom of the case next to the PSU.
Plus cable management. Lots of space in the case.

Lots of room to fit 2.5" hd or ssd drives, and about 4 3.5" hd drives 3 5.1/4 cd/ dvd drive bays.
Al your for £29.99 and a solid case also.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-066-XG&groupid=2362&catid=2277
Go on you know it`s a better option.

 

[MilesOrton]

Would you like me to be honest.

Buy a new case with more room and more fan cut out and mounting points.
Don`t faff around with the case, it looks like you have very poor cooling thought put into the case.

Think of it this way if you buy a new and bigger case, it will last you for a few years anyway.
Plus you won`t be limited when it comes to upgrading parts or adding more SSD`s/ hard drives ect.
Plus on new cases even the £40 to £50 range you get better cable management.

Its worth it if you can afford a nice R9 390 graphics card. and to keep all of your kit nice and cool.
This for example well layed out, space for 5 120mm fans, two top at 120mm two on the side for 120mm to 140mm.
one 120mm at the front of case, one at the rear 120mm and one at the bottom of the case next to the PSU.
Plus cable management. Lots of space in the case.

Lots of room to fit 2.5" hd or ssd drives, and about 4 3.5" hd drives 3 5.1/4 cd/ dvd drive bays.
Al your for £29.99 and a solid case also.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-066-XG&groupid=2362&catid=2277
Go on you know it`s a better option.

Yes, it make sense. But you know what doesnt? Your linked case seems big on pictures but if you look at the measurments, its pretty much the same? Or im wrong?

 

[GlenicoNico]

"I can punch some holes in a tower if needed" DO IT. Jokes aside, yeah, you need some space/holes where fresh air can come in, and JESUS at least try to tie those cables together (YES IT DOES AFFECT THE AIRFLOW). Flip the fan, so it acts as an exhaust, for the hot air to escape.

Would you like me to be honest.

Buy a new case with more room and more fan cut out and mounting points.
Don`t faff around with the case, it looks like you have very poor cooling thought put into the case.

Think of it this way if you buy a new and bigger case, it will last you for a few years anyway.
Plus you won`t be limited when it comes to upgrading parts or adding more SSD`s/ hard drives ect.
Plus on new cases even the £40 to £50 range you get better cable management.

Its worth it if you can afford a nice R9 390 graphics card. and to keep all of your kit nice and cool.
This for example well layed out, space for 5 120mm fans, two top at 120mm two on the side for 120mm to 140mm.
one 120mm at the front of case, one at the rear 120mm and one at the bottom of the case next to the PSU.
Plus cable management. Lots of space in the case.

Lots of room to fit 2.5" hd or ssd drives, and about 4 3.5" hd drives 3 5.1/4 cd/ dvd drive bays.
Al your for £29.99 and a solid case also.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-066-XG&groupid=2362&catid=2277
Go on you know it`s a better option.

Yes, it make sense. But you know what doesnt? Your linked case seems big on pictures but if you look at the measurments, its pretty much the same? Or im wrong?

It's not about the dimensions. The case he showed you, has more cooling potential. More fans, more space for your components to "breathe", and it has room for you to hide the unused cables or if the cables are too long, you can route it behind the motherboard tray. And yes, if you can afford a R9 390, you might wanna get a new case, let the 390 show what it really made of and how powerful it can really be, if you treat it nicely.

 

[MilesOrton]

"I can punch some holes in a tower if needed" DO IT. Jokes aside, yeah, you need some space/holes where fresh air can come in, and JESUS at least try to tie those cables together (YES IT DOES AFFECT THE AIRFLOW). Flip the fan, so it acts as an exhaust, for the hot air to escape.

Would you like me to be honest.

Buy a new case with more room and more fan cut out and mounting points.
Don`t faff around with the case, it looks like you have very poor cooling thought put into the case.

Think of it this way if you buy a new and bigger case, it will last you for a few years anyway.
Plus you won`t be limited when it comes to upgrading parts or adding more SSD`s/ hard drives ect.
Plus on new cases even the £40 to £50 range you get better cable management.

Its worth it if you can afford a nice R9 390 graphics card. and to keep all of your kit nice and cool.
This for example well layed out, space for 5 120mm fans, two top at 120mm two on the side for 120mm to 140mm.
one 120mm at the front of case, one at the rear 120mm and one at the bottom of the case next to the PSU.
Plus cable management. Lots of space in the case.

Lots of room to fit 2.5" hd or ssd drives, and about 4 3.5" hd drives 3 5.1/4 cd/ dvd drive bays.
Al your for £29.99 and a solid case also.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-066-XG&groupid=2362&catid=2277
Go on you know it`s a better option.

Yes, it make sense. But you know what doesnt? Your linked case seems big on pictures but if you look at the measurments, its pretty much the same? Or im wrong?

It's not about the dimensions. The case he showed you, has more cooling potential. More fans, more space for your components to "breathe", and it has room for you to hide the unused cables or if the cables are too long, you can route it behind the motherboard tray. And yes, if you can afford a R9 390, you might wanna get a new case, let the 390 show what it really made of and how power it can really be, if you treat it nicely.

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Better now?

 

[GlenicoNico]

"I can punch some holes in a tower if needed" DO IT. Jokes aside, yeah, you need some space/holes where fresh air can come in, and JESUS at least try to tie those cables together (YES IT DOES AFFECT THE AIRFLOW). Flip the fan, so it acts as an exhaust, for the hot air to escape.

Would you like me to be honest.

Buy a new case with more room and more fan cut out and mounting points.
Don`t faff around with the case, it looks like you have very poor cooling thought put into the case.

Think of it this way if you buy a new and bigger case, it will last you for a few years anyway.
Plus you won`t be limited when it comes to upgrading parts or adding more SSD`s/ hard drives ect.
Plus on new cases even the £40 to £50 range you get better cable management.

Its worth it if you can afford a nice R9 390 graphics card. and to keep all of your kit nice and cool.
This for example well layed out, space for 5 120mm fans, two top at 120mm two on the side for 120mm to 140mm.
one 120mm at the front of case, one at the rear 120mm and one at the bottom of the case next to the PSU.
Plus cable management. Lots of space in the case.

Lots of room to fit 2.5" hd or ssd drives, and about 4 3.5" hd drives 3 5.1/4 cd/ dvd drive bays.
Al your for £29.99 and a solid case also.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-066-XG&groupid=2362&catid=2277
Go on you know it`s a better option.

Yes, it make sense. But you know what doesnt? Your linked case seems big on pictures but if you look at the measurments, its pretty much the same? Or im wrong?

It's not about the dimensions. The case he showed you, has more cooling potential. More fans, more space for your components to "breathe", and it has room for you to hide the unused cables or if the cables are too long, you can route it behind the motherboard tray. And yes, if you can afford a R9 390, you might wanna get a new case, let the 390 show what it really made of and how power it can really be, if you treat it nicely.

image


Better now?

Waaayy better than before that's for sure.

One tip, re-route the 24pin cable and the pci-e power behind the motherboard tray. It'll look cleaner.