CPU temperature remains near 55°C, rises to 85–88°C during heavy use. (No overclocking applied)
CPU temperature remains near 55°C, rises to 85–88°C during heavy use. (No overclocking applied)
Sometimes if my rear fan is exhaust, it slows down when I run Cinebench, but switching to intake brings a stable temperature around 86°C. Maybe I’ll change the AIO to intake later. The issue is that there’s no dust filter at the top and I often rest my feet on the case.
Generally, it's often advised to install an AIO intake rather than an exhaust system.
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If it works then I’d suggest placing it on the side, keeping the top of the radiator above the CPU area, preferably with the pipes at the base. You can always shift the existing side and rear fans to help vent the top, maintaining warmth in your feet. (In a 30°C room this might not be essential for your feet, but it’s good for overall case airflow.) The main goal is testing and ensuring vents aren’t blocked on the case.
I’d install a side-mounted air intake for the AIO, plus a top opening and exhaust from the rear.
I favor releasing air from the top to achieve a balanced air pressure. This setup uses five intake fans and two exhaust fans, which provides a neutral result instead of a strongly positive or negative setting. Neither approach is definitively correct or incorrect.