[SOLVED] how much do case fans affect temps

[fiddybucks]

I have a 2600x and I came clocked to 4ghz 1.4v but I get 90 degrees in-game so I lowered the clock and volt to 3.6ghz and 1.2v now I get 75 degrees in-game I only have an intake fan would more fans lower temps enough to use it at 1.4v

 

[jojesa]

Which case do you have?
You should have at least one exhaust fan to move warm air out of the case.
If I stop both exhaust fans on my PC temps can go higher by 15°C or more.

 

[fiddybucks]

Which case do you have?
You should have at least one exhaust fan to move warm air out of the case.
If I stop both exhaust fans on my PC temps can go higher by 15°C or more.

i have a corsair carbide series spec 1 it was set up with an i3 4170 and a 750 ti but i upgraded a few months ago and didn't realize there where no exhaust fans my temps where around 85 degrees when i built it i realized it was too high but didn't know what was causing it but if no airflow can increase temps 15 degrees it has to be the problem thanks for replying

 

[jojesa]

You need a rear fan.
Which CPU cooler are you using?

 

[fiddybucks]

You need a rear fan.
Which CPU cooler are you using?

im using the stock cooler i have seen tests where the temps are below 70 with it i might try to increase the fan speed

 

[jojesa]

im using the stock cooler i have seen tests where the temps are below 70 with it i might try to increase the fan speed

You might have seen 70°C with good air flow.
The stock cooler will be fine if you exhaust the warm air in the case.
If you want to OC the 2600x you will need a better CPU cooler.

 

[geofelt]

If I read the specs correctly, your case comes with one 120mm front fan.
My suggestion is to buy a 140mm fan (or two) for the front intake and use the supplied 120mm fan as exhaust in the rear.

Any cooler needs a good supply of fresh air to do it's job.
Take the case covers off and direct a house fan at the innards to see the difference.

 

[fiddybucks]

If I read the specs correctly, your case comes with one 120mm front fan.
My suggestion is to buy a 140mm fan (or two) for the front intake and use the supplied 120mm fan as exhaust in the rear.

Any cooler needs a good supply of fresh air to do it's job.
Take the case covers off and direct a house fan at the innards to see the difference.

i have 2 120mm fans on the way
my pc is in the corner of my 90degree desk with a shelf above it so cant fit a fan ill change my layout on the weekend and do some tests