Looking into options for extra or do-it-yourself fans to improve airflow.
Looking into options for extra or do-it-yourself fans to improve airflow.
I also have this case, but it comes with only four fans already installed and there are no ventilation openings. Have others managed to drill a hole through the top with a screwdriver to install additional fans? What recommendations do you have for adding more fans?
Do the fans have stickers indicating their specifications? Also, why would you require increased airflow? If your system is getting hot, it might be due to a CPU heatsink. Tower HS models are recommended as they move air directly toward the exhaust. Also, Robert Ban has a point—if the stock fans aren’t sufficient, you could upgrade them for better performance. Anything around 20 dB should be nearly quiet, and anything with 60+ CFM should ensure strong airflow. I generally suggest these options but feel free to go higher.
Occasionally having more fans doesn't guarantee improved airflow. I'd replace them with higher-quality units that generate greater pressure, which means pushing more air.
Do the fans have stickers indicating their specifications? Also, why would you require increased airflow? If your system is getting hot, it might be due to a CPU heatsink. Tower HS models are recommended as they move air directly toward the exhaust. Also, Robert Ban has a point—if the stock fans aren’t sufficient, you could upgrade them for better performance. Anything around 20 dB should be nearly quiet, and anything with 60+ CFM should ensure strong airflow. I generally suggest these options but feel free to go higher.
Santinator:
I have this case but only has four fans pre-installed and I don't see any ventilation holes. Have people managed to just drive a screwdriver through the top to create holes before? What suggestions do you have for adding more fans? I also wonder about that case. It appears to have a solid glass/acrylic front panel with what seems like a narrow slit opening around the edges, which is the only spot where air can flow into those three large fans. This could be quite restrictive, so I was thinking of removing the front panel temporarily to test if it helps improve the internal temperatures. If that works, then that would be the area to focus on for improvement.
Drea.drechsler: Santinator: I have a case with only four fans pre-installed and no ventilation holes visible. Have others managed to drill through the top with a screwdriver to create holes before? What would you recommend for adding more fans? I also noticed this case has a solid glass/acrylic front panel with a narrow slit around the edges, which seems to restrict airflow into the three main fans. Running a fan through the front panel might help. Try removing it temporarily and see if temperatures improve inside. If that works, focus on that area for upgrades. Actually, the front panel is just a plastic piece that swings open and closed. I usually take it off when playing games to let more air in. Thanks for all the help. If you could assist with another issue, it would be appreciated.