Discussing case fans and enhancing cooling performance
Discussing case fans and enhancing cooling performance
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Regarding my inquiry, my Coolmaster Evo 212 stopped working, so I upgraded it. While exploring other upgrades, I considered overclocking my i5-3570K instead of replacing the CPU.
My main concern is about case cooling and fan performance.
From the setup below, I have the NZXT Phantom 410, which includes three standard fans (two at 120 RPM and one at 140 RPM) but also has slots for extra fans like 4x140 or 6x120.
Do the original three fans suffice, or will adding more improve cooling significantly enough to justify the investment?
Also, would choosing a 4x140 configuration be more efficient than mixing fan sizes or using six 120s?
I’ve heard some users push their i5-3570K to speeds around 4.4–4.6GHz, and I’d love to reach above 4GHz myself.
My current build:
PCPartPicker part list
/ Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Deepcool ASSASSIN II 70.1 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" SSD
OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" SSD
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" HDD
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W (80+ Bronze)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHES312-98 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0"
Total: $561.00 (shipping, taxes, discounts included)
This was generated by PCPartPicker on 2016-01-12 22:09 AEDT+1100
I've seen someone with a comparable rig using the same case. I suggest opting for the Bequiet silentwings because they are nearly silent, allowing full performance. Adding two fans to the system would result in three intake and two exhaust fans, enhancing airflow. This should help your CPU cool more effectively, though the temperature reduction might be modest.
I've seen a friend with a comparable rig using the same case. I suggest opting for the Bequiet silentwings since they operate almost silently, allowing full performance. Adding two fans to the system would result in three intake and two exhaust fans, enhancing airflow. This should help your CPU cool more effectively, though the temperature reduction may be limited.