Question Could this case cause heating problems?

[Gekiha]

Hello! I just built my first PC yesterday, and its working absolutely great so far. The only thing I apparently haven't done much research on is the case, which is a Cooler Master Pro MasterBox 5 RGB. I heard four rgb fans, around 80 dollars, and I was hooked. It got decent reviews, so I figured why not. However, apparently this thing's airflow is quite bad, especially for high-end builds like mine :

Intel i7-9700k
Nvidia RTX 2070 Super (MSI)
MSI Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon AC
Thermaltake ToughPower Grand 850W Gold
16 GB RAM
500 SSD, 1TB HDD
Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition

Unfortunately, the store didn't have the 2070 super yet, so they gave me a 1060 to set up my computer and fiddle with it for a few days till the 2070 super arrives, so I cant really find out how high the temps will be until a few days. I have seen a lot of people build this case with 2080s and i7-9900k on pcpartpicker and all, and they claim it's perfect. But a lot are also saying the opposite, especially since this case doesn't support any fans at the top, and the front panel is directly facing three fans, making airflow not that great. Some suggested to take off the front panel while gaming.

Should I be worried? And if I do have to take off the front panel, wont that expose it to dust? Maybe I can make holes in the front panel or something? And if it helps, I've been playing for a few hours on 2k resolution using the temporary 1060 card, CPU max temp was 56 and the GPU's was 67. I assume once I get the 2070 super those numbers would go up wouldn't they?

Thank you!

 

[Colif]

Yes. It can cause cooling problems as its like most cases today its more "look at me, I have rgb lighting and glass sides" than worried about actually keeping parts cool inside.

its got barely any intakes on front and only some on rear.

your good parts deserve a better case. It is hard to find one though...

If you want cooling, I would get something like this instead - https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=726&area=en

 

[Dunlop0078]

There are plenty of people who mod that case bit for better airflow from a quick google search, though that would involve drilling or cutting holes in your new case. Taking the front panel off would certainly improve temps though that is obviously not an ideal solution.

 

[geofelt]

Nice looking case.

I would not worry.
The default fan setup(3 front intakes, 1 rear exhaust) is fine.

Monitor your temperatures and make adjustments only if you need to.
85c on a stress test is probably a good target.
Under normal load conditions, 75c would be good.

The graphics card will take care of itself. It will probably target 80c for maximum performance.

I might have used a better cooler than a hyper212 for a 9700K if you plan to overclock(and you should)
I might give the intel performance maximizer app a try:
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-cpu-auto-overclock-performance-maximizer,6179.html
Noctua NH-D15s is as good as it gets if you need to change.

 

[Gekiha]

There are plenty of people who mod that case bit for better airflow from a quick google search, though that would involve drilling or cutting holes in your new case. Taking the front panel off would certainly improve temps though that is obviously not an ideal solution.

Thank you for your reply! That's what I found as well. Like I said though, this was my first time building a PC, and it was all with the help of a much more experienced friend. I certainly don't mind making adjustments to the case, even if it means lowering the aesthetics of the case, since that is not nearly as important as having a healthy PC. Do you have any recommendations on what I can do?

Nice looking case.

I would not worry.
The default fan setup(3 front intakes, 1 rear exhaust) is fine.

Monitor your temperatures and make adjustments only if you need to.
85c on a stress test is probably a good target.
Under normal load conditions, 75c would be good.

The graphics card will take care of itself. It will probably target 80c for maximum performance.

I might have used a better cooler than a hyper212 for a 9700K if you plan to overclock(and you should)
I might give the intel performance maximizer app a try:
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-cpu-auto-overclock-performance-maximizer,6179.html
Noctua NH-D15s is as good as it gets if you need to change.

Thank you! Been monitoring the temps as I was playing with the GTX 1060. Even on a 2k screen, CPU never went above 55, and GPU never went above 67. But I assume when I get the RTX 2070 Super MSI (which includes two fans by the way), the temps would get much higher? Or am I wrong?

 

[geofelt]

Yes. a RTX270 will be a hotter card.
But, think of your cooling situation this way.
The hyper212 has a single 120mm fan. One of the front 120mm fans will feed that.
The RTX2070 will have two or three 90/100 mm fans, the equivalent of the other two 120mm front intakes.
I think the current front intake capability is sufficient for delivering cooling air to both the cpu cooler and the gpu coolers.

All the fresh air that comes in the front will exit SOMEWHERE, taking component heat with it.
As a plus since all the intake is from one source and is filtered, your parts will stay cleaner.

If, you ever feel that more airflow is needed, you can replace the front intakes with noctua 140mm 3000 rpm
Fans for much stronger intakes.
No need to do anything prematurely.
Really, do not worry.

 

[Gekiha]

Yes. a RTX270 will be a hotter card.
But, think of your cooling situation this way.
The hyper212 has a single 120mm fan. One of the front 120mm fans will feed that.
The RTX2070 will have two or three 90/100 mm fans, the equivalent of the other two 120mm front intakes.
I think the current front intake capability is sufficient for delivering cooling air to both the cpu cooler and the gpu coolers.

All the fresh air that comes in the front will exit SOMEWHERE, taking component heat with it.
As a plus since all the intake is from one source and is filtered, your parts will stay cleaner.

If, you ever feel that more airflow is needed, you can replace the front intakes with noctua 140mm 3000 rpm
Fans for much stronger intakes.
No need to do anything prematurely.
Really, do not worry.

Thank you so much for such a thorough, speedy response! Will keep what you said in mind! ^^

 

[AdmiralDonut]

Yes. It can cause cooling problems as its like most cases today its more "look at me, I have rgb lighting and glass sides" than worried about actually keeping parts cool inside.

its got barely any intakes on front and only some on rear.

your good parts deserve a better case. It is hard to find one though...

If you want cooling, I would get something like this instead - https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=726&area=en

The Phanteks Enthoo Pro M TG, or the Meshify C from Fractal Design. Two great cases, both with tempered glass side panels, and an airflow oriented design. Mesh front panels, plenty of space for watercooling, and absolutely guaranteed to provide a cool, comfy home, to even the highest end builds.