For intake, I have two Corsair ML120s. For exhaust, I have one Corsair ML120 in the back position and one of the Corsair 120mm case fans that were included with the 330R in the top position, where I've jacked up the top cover about a quarter inch.
Running NiceHash, my GTX 1060 6GB gets to about 56-59 degrees celsius running fans at around 77% and my i3-7100 gets to be about 48 degrees with my system temp at about 32. I think this is good, but I took the side cover off the case when running NiceHash, and the GPU temps dipped under 85—so it seems like I could improve the airflow somewhat.
However, my pressure calculations indicate that I have net negative pressure, which is not what I'm going for.
My pressure math is the following:
Intake: 2 x ML 120 (less 50% for filter and indirect intake) = 75
Exhaust: 1 x ML 120 (less 10% for mesh) + 1 x 120mm (less 40% for indirect exhaust) = 83.5
Delta: -8
I'm trying to accommodate these numbers by raising the fan curve on the intake and lowering it on the exhaust. Can anyone comment on whether adjusting the fan curves can compensate for a negative pressure delta?
Now, to fix the negative pressure, I could remove the 120mm fan that came with the case. Or, I could purchase two ML140s, and use them as intake fans and then . . . not use one of my ML120s? That doesn't really make sense.
Ultimately, my questions is, should I spend more time and money on getting this right? If not money, what adjustments should I make to achieve positive pressure?
I mean, it seems like I'm getting good temps under load. I feel like it could be better, but I hope someone can tell me if any gains would be marginal.
EDIT: Forgive me if this is in the wrong category. Mods, feel free to move it. Thanks!
Running NiceHash, my GTX 1060 6GB gets to about 56-59 degrees celsius running fans at around 77% and my i3-7100 gets to be about 48 degrees with my system temp at about 32. I think this is good, but I took the side cover off the case when running NiceHash, and the GPU temps dipped under 85—so it seems like I could improve the airflow somewhat.
However, my pressure calculations indicate that I have net negative pressure, which is not what I'm going for.
My pressure math is the following:
Intake: 2 x ML 120 (less 50% for filter and indirect intake) = 75
Exhaust: 1 x ML 120 (less 10% for mesh) + 1 x 120mm (less 40% for indirect exhaust) = 83.5
Delta: -8
I'm trying to accommodate these numbers by raising the fan curve on the intake and lowering it on the exhaust. Can anyone comment on whether adjusting the fan curves can compensate for a negative pressure delta?
Now, to fix the negative pressure, I could remove the 120mm fan that came with the case. Or, I could purchase two ML140s, and use them as intake fans and then . . . not use one of my ML120s? That doesn't really make sense.
Ultimately, my questions is, should I spend more time and money on getting this right? If not money, what adjustments should I make to achieve positive pressure?
I mean, it seems like I'm getting good temps under load. I feel like it could be better, but I hope someone can tell me if any gains would be marginal.
EDIT: Forgive me if this is in the wrong category. Mods, feel free to move it. Thanks!