Question No space for gpu to cool, recommended airflow?

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Sagi sason

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I have just installed RX 7700XT to my i3 8100 (big bottleneck I know, id doesn't matter) the problem is that the case is pretty small, making it that the hot air kind of gets stuck under, you can see it has only some space from the side. So the case is getting really hot when doing a benchmark for example.
you can see that there are 2 fans, one on the side panel for out take and one on the front for intake.
should I make the front one to out take, if so where will i have intake from? I can add a fan to the back if it helps.
Preferably without buying a new case.
Thank you!
I think the front bottom fan should be exhaust because thats where the hot air builds up, so putting more air in there doesn't seem to make sense to me.

CPU: i3 8100
GPU: RX 7700XT
PSU: antec atom v750 750W, just bought yesterday to replace the original to build old PSI with no PCIE
SSD: 36GB free out of 118GB
HDD: 153GB free out of 930GB
OS: windows 10
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The ideal air flow has been explained. Cases aren't too expensive, but if you are going to have fun with this, then yes, you can cut a sheet metal opening and put a dust filter w/frame on the opening. You can use duct tape (aluminum foil type) and black/grey screen fabric too to help isolate leaks and for dust protection.