Advice Needed: Case Air Ventilation

[zystttt]

Have a CM690ii with side window, is my current fan configuration ok? my idle temp runs at avg 40 deg cel.

blue = intake
red = exhaust
have additional intake fan on panel.

 

[NobunagaOda]

Do not see any problem with this. You might want to monitor the temperature of your system.

 

[Entry Level PC]

Have a CM690ii with side window, is my current fan configuration ok? my idle temp runs at avg 40 deg cel.

blue = intake
red = exhaust
have additional intake fan on panel.

Simple.
Do 2x Test.

1) Open Side Case and see how much lower temp can go
2) Open Side Case and use a Deskfan to blow inside and see how much lower it can go

3) LLST and be content with your temp and close the side casing and life goes on.

 

[jedi5diah]

possible to remove one hdd caddys slot blocking intake? or already did?

 

[idjekyll]

make sure you use static pressure fans for your front intake. seems like you need it.

 

[zystttt]

I am currently using the original fan that came with the case, sorry to ask a noob question but how does SP fan helps for the front intake instead of AF?

make sure you use static pressure fans for your front intake. seems like you need it.

I wanted to do it but couldn't find any screws or bolts to pull the rack out

possible to remove one hdd caddys slot blocking intake? or already did?

 

[Magickiller9]

I am currently using the original fan that came with the case, sorry to ask a noob question but how does SP fan helps for the front intake instead of AF?



I wanted to do it but couldn't find any screws or bolts to pull the rack out

Because your hard disk cages are hindering the air flow. Sp will push through those obstacle.

 

[zystttt]

ah thanks.. i learned something new.. do you know if its possible to remove half the cage? like not just the slots

Because your hard disk cages are hindering the air flow. Sp will push through those obstacle.

 

[trento]

ah thanks.. i learned something new.. do you know if its possible to remove half the cage? like not just the slots

usually it's the whole cage. if not, u remove the slots. u own the case so try it.

40 deg is ok cos our ambient temps are high. wats yr temps under load? tats more important.

 

[Mycrus]

ah thanks.. i learned something new.. do you know if its possible to remove half the cage? like not just the slots

Drill out the rivets if needed...

 

[kandinsky]

I RTFM'ed, found this:

http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/cm-690-ii-ver-2/

Looks like the cage is one piece...

 

[Xaser74]

Just use static pressure fans for your front intake

 

[zystttt]

Will be out and busy these few days, trying my luck if anyone owns the case and have prior exp. Currently on a 3570k 4.0GHz stock voltage, on prime95 blend it runs stable at 60 deg ~. Intend to further OC thus requesting for advices on ventilation.

usually it's the whole cage. if not, u remove the slots. u own the case so try it.

40 deg is ok cos our ambient temps are high. wats yr temps under load? tats more important.

Thanks so much for this!

I RTFM'ed, found this:

http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/cm-690-ii-ver-2/

Looks like the cage is one piece...

What fan will be good/recommended? My only SP fans for now are Corsair AF120 x2 for my heat sink push pull. Is that model good enough?

Just use static pressure fans for your front intake

 

[idjekyll]

Will be out and busy these few days, trying my luck if anyone owns the case and have prior exp. Currently on a 3570k 4.0GHz stock voltage, on prime95 blend it runs stable at 60 deg ~. Intend to further OC thus requesting for advices on ventilation.



Thanks so much for this!




What fan will be good/recommended? My only SP fans for now are Corsair AF120 x2 for my heat sink push pull. Is that model good enough?

AF120s are not static pressure fans. they are not for your heat sink at all so take them out. if i were you i would buy gentle typhoons ap-15s either from lazada or sim lim. they're the best for their price.

 

[zystttt]

Sorry I meant SP120, type wrong. thanks for the rec, though. will consider purchasing for my front intake.

AF120s are not static pressure fans. they are not for your heat sink at all so take them out. if i were you i would buy gentle typhoons ap-15s either from lazada or sim lim. they're the best for their price.

 

[trento]

i would focus more on the cpu cooler than case fans. There's only so much case fans can do. You can get either a better tower cooler, or an AIO. Those coolers will keep your temps in check, without really the need to fuss over case fans.

If u play games that are gpu intensive, that will also contribute to the heat. So some choose to liquid cool it.

 

[zystttt]

I'm currently using a Deepcool Gamma XX 400 heat sink with 2 sp120 high performance edition in push pull. I'm wondering if I should upgrade to a better or more popular heatsink like the 212 because it looks pretty similar and I don't know if there'll be any noticeable differences. On the other hand am looking at h60 or somewhere along that price range but don't know if it'll be worth it for the price, any advice? Thanks!

i would focus more on the cpu cooler than case fans. There's only so much case fans can do. You can get either a better tower cooler, or an AIO. Those coolers will keep your temps in check, without really the need to fuss over case fans.

If u play games that are gpu intensive, that will also contribute to the heat. So some choose to liquid cool it.

 

[kandinsky]

On the other hand am looking at h60 or somewhere along that price range but don't know if it'll be worth it for the price, any advice? Thanks!

Can google for reviews that compare the two.

Here's one: http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/deep_cool_gamma_xx_400/4.htm

 

[trento]

I'm currently using a Deepcool Gamma XX 400 heat sink with 2 sp120 high performance edition in push pull. I'm wondering if I should upgrade to a better or more popular heatsink like the 212 because it looks pretty similar and I don't know if there'll be any noticeable differences. On the other hand am looking at h60 or somewhere along that price range but don't know if it'll be worth it for the price, any advice? Thanks!

the performance should be quite similar. no need to get the 212.

The H60 is quite pricey. Deepcool Maelstrom 120 is only at $69 from Lazada before any promo codes. in the end if u don't overclock, your cooler is more than good enough.