Yes, MasterSplint3r, this is a blower fan (ranging from 190cfm, 50db to 300cfm, 65db). Clearly, this is a temporary solution that allows me to use the pc for games. Without the blower, the computer's temperatures are as follows: I7-3770k: Idle ---> 42c, Load ---> 60c ASUS P8Z77I-Deluxe: Idle ---> 38c, Load ---> 59C GTX 690: Idle ---> 37C, Load --->90c Clearly, the problem here is the GPU (I'm fine with the load temps on the CPU and the MB). With the blower, the GPU temps are: Idle ---> 30c, Load ---> 75c (I can't remember the temps on the cpu and mb with the blower ,but they're fine).
I'm waiting on these two items:
1) Evercool 5.25" Cross Flow System Fan - Revision 2 - (PCAC2) 2) Lian Li BS-08B - Video card cooler - 120 mm - black + Cooler Master Excalibur 120mm (x2)
which I will install in the two pci slots and the buttom 5.25'' drive bay left unused (I'm using the top 5.25'' bay to hide all the cables). Hopefully, the extra air blowing on the GPU will cool it sufficiently. Also, these two items will change the pressure inside the case from negative to positive, thus allowing air to exit through the meshed frame of the case instead of entering through it (which means less dust and better GPU cooling).
As for you GTX670, I know this is a strange build - that was the whole point. This is my third build. My first was an air tunnle (16 fans !!!) antec 1200, and my second was a two water cooled loops Corsair 800D. Through those experiences I've learned a few valuable lessons that every respectable pc bulder should know: 1) In the computer building world, there is no such thing as a future proof system 2) SLI is unncessary. You could alwayes find one card that can do a better job than two. If not, wait a few month. You will. 3) Big towery cases are impressive and are good for ventilation. However, unless you really build a crazy system, they will usually end up with a lot of untepped potential (unused drive bays, unused hdd bays etc...). Also, they're usually redicullacely heavy. Therefore, I've decided that for my third build I will build a system that has as close to a 100% of its potentiall tepped into as possible; and I think I've succeedded in beating this challange. My mini-itx mb feels inside this case like a normal atx mb will feel inside a haf x case (and that is one specious case). I've used all the ram and pcie slots on this mb. WIth the exception of the 3.5'' bay (which I'm cvonsidering using for a fan controller), I've used every possible pci slot and drive bay that I could and the end result is beautiful (just look at the first picture showing the three monitors, the televisionabove them, and my PC tucked beneath the left monitorI will update you guys on the new temps (and upload new pictures) once I install the new hardware. Thank you all forfor leaving your comments. I do appreciate it.
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htps is used for television this guy put a gtx690 in it =/
anyway he do what we want !
solution that allows me to use the pc for games. Without the blower, the computer's temperatures are as follows:
I7-3770k: Idle ---> 42c, Load ---> 60c
ASUS P8Z77I-Deluxe: Idle ---> 38c, Load ---> 59C
GTX 690: Idle ---> 37C, Load --->90c
Clearly, the problem here is the GPU (I'm fine with the load temps on the CPU and the MB). With the blower, the GPU temps are:
Idle ---> 30c, Load ---> 75c (I can't remember the temps on the cpu and mb with the blower ,but they're fine).
I'm waiting on these two items:
1) Evercool 5.25" Cross Flow System Fan - Revision 2 - (PCAC2)
2) Lian Li BS-08B - Video card cooler - 120 mm - black + Cooler Master Excalibur 120mm (x2)
which I will install in the two pci slots and the buttom 5.25'' drive bay left unused (I'm using the top 5.25'' bay to
hide all the cables). Hopefully, the extra air blowing on the GPU will cool it sufficiently. Also, these two items will
change the pressure inside the case from negative to positive, thus allowing air to exit through the meshed frame
of the case instead of entering through it (which means less dust and better GPU cooling).
As for you GTX670, I know this is a strange build - that was the whole point. This is my third build. My first was an air
tunnle (16 fans !!!) antec 1200, and my second was a two water cooled loops Corsair 800D. Through those experiences I've learned
a few valuable lessons that every respectable pc bulder should know:
1) In the computer building world, there is no such thing as a future proof system
2) SLI is unncessary. You could alwayes find one card that can do a better job than two. If not, wait a few month. You will.
3) Big towery cases are impressive and are good for ventilation. However, unless you really build a crazy system, they will
usually end up with a lot of untepped potential (unused drive bays, unused hdd bays etc...). Also, they're usually
redicullacely heavy.
Therefore, I've decided that for my third build I will build a system that has as close to a 100% of its potentiall tepped
into as possible; and I think I've succeedded in beating this challange. My mini-itx mb feels inside this case like a
normal atx mb will feel inside a haf x case (and that is one specious case). I've used all the ram and pcie slots on this mb.
WIth the exception of the 3.5'' bay (which I'm cvonsidering using for a fan controller), I've used every possible pci slot and
drive bay that I could and the end result is beautiful (just look at the first picture showing the three monitors, the televisionabove them, and my PC tucked beneath the left monitorI will update you guys on the new temps (and upload new pictures) once I install the new hardware. Thank you all forfor leaving your comments. I do appreciate it.