[SOLVED] Fear of too restrictive airflow in my PC case

[COHL7500]

Hello everyone!

CASE: FSP CMT120 (Front Glass Panel)
GPU: ASUS GTX RTX 2060 6GB Phoenix

A few months ago, I purchased a pre-built gaming PC, and I fear my case is far too airflow restrictive based on my 80 degrees from my GPU whenever I play AC Origins on high (CPU is max 50 degrees).

My GPU has 1 internal fan and I have 1 fan in the back.

How can I optimize my airflow to avoid very high temperatures? I'm concerned about the intake options, since the front panel obstructs.

Thanks in advance

 

[jay32267]

I don't think 80C is all that high.
I have quite a few NVidia GPUs and they all approach 80C in certain games.
Also....the maximum temperature specification for the RTX 2060 is 88C.

 

[COHL7500]

I don't think 80C is all that high.
I have quite a few NVidia GPUs and they all approach 80C in certain games.
Also....the maximum temperature specification for the RTX 2060 is 88C.

Oh, okay! So I shouldn't even remotely consider investing in extra fans if the GPU remains at 80C max?

 

[Phaaze88]

Extra fans won't help much with that closed off front panel.
You'll just end up recirculating more of the already warm exhausted air.
You can roll with the front panel off, until you can afford to replace the case with one that doesn't have a closed off front panel.
Until then, strap something like this to the front.
DustEND G1 950 x 155 x 1 mm Premium Dust Filter Material
Alternatively, you could do the similar with pantyhose... but it's cheaper.

 

[jay32267]

Oh, okay! So I shouldn't even remotely consider investing in extra fans if the GPU remains at 80C max?

I wouldn't.
In the last 3 years....I've run a GTX 1060, a GTX 1080 and an RTX 2080 Ti and they all run near or at 80 on full load....and I have big cases with lots of room and airflow.

 

[bchen_16]

I have an RTX2080 and under load it runs around the high 70s however I do have 3 fans blowing fresh air at it. In your case (no pun intended) that seems fine because of the physical layout of it.

 

[COHL7500]

Extra fans won't help much with that closed off front panel.
You'll just end up recirculating more of the already warm exhausted air.
You can roll with the front panel off, until you can afford to replace the case with one that doesn't have a closed off front panel.
Until then, strap something like this to the front.
DustEND G1 950 x 155 x 1 mm Premium Dust Filter Material
Alternatively, you could do the similar with pantyhose... but it's cheaper.

Alright, thanks. I might consider replacing the front panels with that mesh

Have a good day

 

[COHL7500]

I have an RTX2080 and under load it runs around the high 70s however I do have 3 fans blowing fresh air at it. In your case (no pun intended) that seems fine because of the physical layout of it.

Haha, alright.. Then it's fine I suppose.

 

[Wheel in the Sky]

Yeah, I don't know if front fans are going to do much of anything if there's no opening for fresh air to come in. There's just a little slit at the bottom of the front panel. Your other to intake options are actually internal fans that sit on top of the PSU shroud. But the bottom of the case is very sealed up as well once the PSU is in place. I don't think they would provide any fresh air to the case. If anything, they would just blow GPU heat towards the CPU.

I would advise against attempting to install any intake fans. This would reduce the negative pressure you have going right now, which is probably your best option for drawing fresh air in.

If you want better cooling, try installing another exhaust fan in the top mount. This should give you even more negative pressure, drawing in cool air faster, from any and every small opening in your case.

Components perform better and last longer if you keep them cool, but it's not absolutely required at your temperatures. It won't cost you much, and your may be glad you have another fan for future computers. May as well get it now, eh?

 

[COHL7500]

Yeah, I don't know if front fans are going to do much of anything if there's no opening for fresh air to come in. There's just a little slit at the bottom of the front panel. Your other to intake options are actually internal fans that sit on top of the PSU shroud. But the bottom of the case is very sealed up as well once the PSU is in place. I don't think they would provide any fresh air to the case. If anything, they would just blow GPU heat towards the CPU.

I would advise against attempting to install any intake fans. This would reduce the negative pressure you have going right now, which is probably your best option for drawing fresh air in.

If you want better cooling, try installing another exhaust fan in the top mount. This should give you even more negative pressure, drawing in cool air faster, from any and every small opening in your case.

Components perform better and last longer if you keep them cool, but it's not absolutely required at your temperatures. It won't cost you much, and your may be glad you have another fan for future computers. May as well get it now, eh?

Yeah, I probably should. Thanks for the heads up; very informative