I have a nearly reference RX 470 (blower) and I want to fit it in a Lenovo ThinkStation P300. However, it must go into the bottom of my case - alongside the RX 470 I have another single-slot GPU and PCI-e 1x wireless adapter, but the computer is MicroATX. There's no other placement options. So thermals become an issue. There's no bottom or side intake. Yet supposedly, with a blower styled card, the air must come from below the card. I do plan on throwing some fans in the front of the case for additional cooling.
Please suggest a way such that I can draw air from the back of the card.
I will not entertain suggestions of putting a hole in the case, for resale purposes. Not having the extra GPU is not an answer. I am, however, willing to change out the cooler, and if necessary, mod the back of the GPU (by back, I mean fan-side and power adapter side). But exactly how to go around modding the cooler, or which cooler suits my needs, I am not sure about.
Why can't I just buy a new motherboard and case? Well, broke college student. And, maybe one with too much time on hand.
Thanks in advance!
Please suggest a way such that I can draw air from the back of the card.
I will not entertain suggestions of putting a hole in the case, for resale purposes. Not having the extra GPU is not an answer. I am, however, willing to change out the cooler, and if necessary, mod the back of the GPU (by back, I mean fan-side and power adapter side). But exactly how to go around modding the cooler, or which cooler suits my needs, I am not sure about.
Why can't I just buy a new motherboard and case? Well, broke college student. And, maybe one with too much time on hand.
Thanks in advance!