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Best CPU Cooling / Air flow options.

  • 29-03-2013 06:05PM
    #1
    Fenix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭


    Hey all, im in the middle of building my Gaming PC, and I have a couple of options regarding cooling. Here's what I have to play with;

    Fractal Define r4 Case, with 2x 140mm fans stock.
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler
    2 x Gentle Typhoon 120mm

    my question is this, should I just keep the 212 Evo with its stock fan, or slap the 2 GT's on to it, and use the CM fan elsewhere, I have potential to add an addition 5 fans (I won't).

    2 x Top
    1 x Front
    1 x Side
    1x Bottom

    I'd preferable like to maximize efficiency and airflow, I intend to OC the CPU (i5 3570K) but not got OTT, i'd be happy with 4.3. (Same with GPU, EVGA 670 FTW)

    Any advice appreciated, thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,283 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    The fan on the 212 evo is fine. Using 2 fans with it has very little impact. You would be better off getting good airflow through the case with the fans.

    Add 1 of the fans as a bottom intake and the other as a top exhaust.


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