Hi guys,
What would be the best airflow setup for the coolermaster haf 932 case?
The problem I had in the past with this case is that the case builds up dust really quickly due to the big 230mm fan in the bottom front and on the side panel. I didn't use a filter in those areas before, which is something I plan on doing for this current build (using the same case)
However, because this new build is a lot more powerful than the last one, and because i want to install magnetic filters for the fans, i'm sure there's going to be some air restriction, so i really want to find the best setup in terms of airflow for this case, as well as the right fans for the job.
does anyone out there have experience with this case?
Because, i will be installing filters, i was thinking a more powerful fan for the areas with filters will probably be better right?
And is it better to have more powerful fans in the bottom front to suck in air, and powerful fans on top and back so i can create a better airflow ? and just keep the 230mm side panel fan? (since having too powerful fans here on the side will probably screw up the airflow right? like having powerful air current from too many directions and end up not being as efficient as it can?)
And how about having a fan at the bottom of the case blowing up? the area just in front of the power supply at the bottom... would that be a good idea as well?
What would you say is the best way to achieve an efficient airflow for this case?
My idea: (not sure if it's correct though)
replace the bottom front 230 mm fan with a powerful 120mm fan to in-take air into the case
replace the top 230mm fan with 3 powerful 120mm fans and a powerful 140mm fan for the back to create a strong suction so the cool air will be sucked into the case from the bottom front and get pushed to the front and back? and just keep the 230mm side panel for larger surface but slower air in-take so as to not mess up the bottom up directional airflow?
one concern i have is that gtx780 is a BIG graphic card that almost cuts the case in half.. on top of that it has 3 fans (though i think they dont really blow up or down, but are for heat dispersion so i think they just blows the air to the side... not sure though.
My new build for this case contains the followings:
i7 4770k processor
noctua nh-d14 (BIIIIIG cpu cooler i kept from previous build)
gigabyte 780 gtx gpu
650w 80plus PSU
asus z87-A motherboard (i think this motherboard doesn't support too many fans, so if i want replace fans with multiple 120mm i hear i would have to get a fan controller?)
16 gigs of ram
1 ssd for main drive
and... 3-4 hdd for storage
filters i plan on using:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8823/ffi-29/DEMCiflex_120mm_Magnetic_Fan_Dust_Filter_-_Black_-_Steel_Aluminum_Plastic_Chassis.html
What would be the best airflow setup for the coolermaster haf 932 case?
The problem I had in the past with this case is that the case builds up dust really quickly due to the big 230mm fan in the bottom front and on the side panel. I didn't use a filter in those areas before, which is something I plan on doing for this current build (using the same case)
However, because this new build is a lot more powerful than the last one, and because i want to install magnetic filters for the fans, i'm sure there's going to be some air restriction, so i really want to find the best setup in terms of airflow for this case, as well as the right fans for the job.
does anyone out there have experience with this case?
Because, i will be installing filters, i was thinking a more powerful fan for the areas with filters will probably be better right?
And is it better to have more powerful fans in the bottom front to suck in air, and powerful fans on top and back so i can create a better airflow ? and just keep the 230mm side panel fan? (since having too powerful fans here on the side will probably screw up the airflow right? like having powerful air current from too many directions and end up not being as efficient as it can?)
And how about having a fan at the bottom of the case blowing up? the area just in front of the power supply at the bottom... would that be a good idea as well?
What would you say is the best way to achieve an efficient airflow for this case?
My idea: (not sure if it's correct though)
replace the bottom front 230 mm fan with a powerful 120mm fan to in-take air into the case
replace the top 230mm fan with 3 powerful 120mm fans and a powerful 140mm fan for the back to create a strong suction so the cool air will be sucked into the case from the bottom front and get pushed to the front and back? and just keep the 230mm side panel for larger surface but slower air in-take so as to not mess up the bottom up directional airflow?
one concern i have is that gtx780 is a BIG graphic card that almost cuts the case in half.. on top of that it has 3 fans (though i think they dont really blow up or down, but are for heat dispersion so i think they just blows the air to the side... not sure though.
My new build for this case contains the followings:
i7 4770k processor
noctua nh-d14 (BIIIIIG cpu cooler i kept from previous build)
gigabyte 780 gtx gpu
650w 80plus PSU
asus z87-A motherboard (i think this motherboard doesn't support too many fans, so if i want replace fans with multiple 120mm i hear i would have to get a fan controller?)
16 gigs of ram
1 ssd for main drive
and... 3-4 hdd for storage
filters i plan on using:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8823/ffi-29/DEMCiflex_120mm_Magnetic_Fan_Dust_Filter_-_Black_-_Steel_Aluminum_Plastic_Chassis.html