For your Video Card or to generally cool down your system?

 

Either one, i have no problem with the temps on either. I just want the best for overall performance since i am starting to overclock the rig a bit more.

 

Try this. Click.
But I also reccomend some kind of an exhaust fan, because you maybe adding more cooler air, but after time, you'll get warm air stuck inside the case. So an exhaust fan will help. That's just my 2 Cents.

 

Thanx, I already have a 120mm in front taking in, and a 120mm at the back taking out. I was planning to add another 120mm at the back and then stick an 80mm on the side. Hows that sound?

Try this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106083

It's 18.99 and takes up two slots. Would you reccomend two of the ones you posted which would still be less money...or just get the one?

 

It also depends on the RPM I believe. So far, with those add ons that is a pretty air cooled PC.

 

well i think those exhaust things under the card would be sucking air out from under it so it would be sucking air out while the card is trying to suck air into it the opposite direction... maybe on the bottom or something, but it should be something that blows ON to the card.

i have this one, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835888112

it has speed switch on the back... and coupled with my VF700.. im running at 34C core temp on my 7900... pretty good if you ask me. with both on lowest speeds

~Higgins

EDIT: i dont like those blower style coolers they work against your GPU HS...

 

Well for your information, my dual slot Antec Super Cyclone blower takes 10°C of my GFX card temp under load, by sucking air from my 8800GTS and exhausting it out the back. It's just mad!

More details here: http://www.overclock.net/nvidia-cool...8800-cool.html

 

I have this 3d edge fan, it works pretty well http://xoxide.com/3dedge.html

 

That 3DEdge fan looks neat. I'm trying to stick with NewEgg though. The blower under the 8800 from the link looks like it helped, from what i saw on the temperature tests. I think i might stick with the blower under the 7600GT. I also have http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...3877&CatId=804 or something to the effect of that at the very bottom of my case to take air from the hard drives. I still have a few more PCI slots left, i just want to put a blower under my graphics card and then have ^that^ exhaust fan at the very bottom.

With an 80mm at the front of the case and a 120mm at the back, that should give me plenty of air flow for moderate overclocking right?

Thanx for all the replies

 

The more fan's in the proper air in / out configuration usually helps cooling, even if the pc is good now, it somewhat extend's it's life a bit to.

And of course, stabalizes overclocking because of less heat or at least, heat removable is easier

And the dual slot fan at the back (the 80mm a few posts from the top), Looks like it'll certainly help. I might put a few of those in (a few meaning until I go sli / crossfire).

Le_Loup

 

I'd recommend adding a 120mm to the side to complement the 120mm your adding to the rear and for go the slot cooler.

 

I dropped 20°C on my GPU load temp. Need I say more?

 

I have a spot to put a fan where a tunnel is near the top of the side, and a spot at the bottom near the cards. Would a 120mm be better near the bottom to cool off the PCI cards? I already have a 120mm near the top at the back and the power supply it putting out some air too.

So, the question now is to put the 120mm near the top of the side panel, or near the bottom? =P

 

I'm guessing both? My perspective, the more fan's, properly directed for incoming air, then directed air towards proper components (cooling it while directing it), and sending it out in a specific area (preferably out the top / rear). It becomes quite effective overall.

Good luck mate!

Le_Loup

 

its a shame its not out yet but Tt is going to release the TMG nd5 for the 8800s

anyone ever USED the Tt TMG SL1? It looks like a nice fan... i like how it has it's exhaust going out the pci slot. but only 10 cfm?