F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Optimizing ventilation in a less efficient budget model

Optimizing ventilation in a less efficient budget model

Optimizing ventilation in a less efficient budget model

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BarryBarnes
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08-24-2016, 07:30 PM
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Considering a permanent front cover removal (rip RGB) and adding a dust mesh layer. Possibly extending protection to the side panel as well.
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BarryBarnes
08-24-2016, 07:30 PM #11

Considering a permanent front cover removal (rip RGB) and adding a dust mesh layer. Possibly extending protection to the side panel as well.

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natek2015
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08-24-2016, 10:03 PM
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You can protect it with a dust mesh, just ensure the intake fans maintain strong air pressure. Make sure the mesh stays tight—otherwise it could get sucked in by the fans and strike the blades. Likely, taking off only the front cover will be sufficient to lower the system temperature.
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natek2015
08-24-2016, 10:03 PM #12

You can protect it with a dust mesh, just ensure the intake fans maintain strong air pressure. Make sure the mesh stays tight—otherwise it could get sucked in by the fans and strike the blades. Likely, taking off only the front cover will be sufficient to lower the system temperature.

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Sam2K04
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08-28-2016, 07:05 AM
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I believe it would be wise to retain the front case when not in use to block dust, and take it off when needed. That seems like a practical solution right now. Thanks for your ideas!
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Sam2K04
08-28-2016, 07:05 AM #13

I believe it would be wise to retain the front case when not in use to block dust, and take it off when needed. That seems like a practical solution right now. Thanks for your ideas!

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ClumsySky
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08-28-2016, 03:53 PM
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We're not asking to eliminate the side or front panels completely. Just for a short time to conduct temperature tests and check if poor airflow is the issue—and how significant it is. What changes did you observe? 95*C --> ?? *C
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ClumsySky
08-28-2016, 03:53 PM #14

We're not asking to eliminate the side or front panels completely. Just for a short time to conduct temperature tests and check if poor airflow is the issue—and how significant it is. What changes did you observe? 95*C --> ?? *C

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ryan23w
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08-28-2016, 07:48 PM
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Wow, that's impressive! I tested Cinebench R23 without the front cover and achieved a maximum of about 86 c. This is significantly better than the 95 c I got with the cover on.
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ryan23w
08-28-2016, 07:48 PM #15

Wow, that's impressive! I tested Cinebench R23 without the front cover and achieved a maximum of about 86 c. This is significantly better than the 95 c I got with the cover on.

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CadentAlphadog
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08-29-2016, 03:53 AM
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Updates include taking off the front cover and side panel, adjusting all fans to PWM and Smart Control. This resulted in CPU temperatures dropping from 95°C to 78°C during full synthetic load of Cinebench R23—a reduction of 17°C. Thanks for your assistance!
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CadentAlphadog
08-29-2016, 03:53 AM #16

Updates include taking off the front cover and side panel, adjusting all fans to PWM and Smart Control. This resulted in CPU temperatures dropping from 95°C to 78°C during full synthetic load of Cinebench R23—a reduction of 17°C. Thanks for your assistance!

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08-31-2016, 05:56 PM
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Yes, the situation has very limited airflow. Only opening the front reduces the temperature by 9°C. I'm curious about what would happen if you opened just the side. If removing the side results in a 11°C drop, that could be a viable option. Swapping the side panel for mesh or adding ventilation might provide sufficient cooling until you can replace the chassis or case.
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Wildfox__
08-31-2016, 05:56 PM #17

Yes, the situation has very limited airflow. Only opening the front reduces the temperature by 9°C. I'm curious about what would happen if you opened just the side. If removing the side results in a 11°C drop, that could be a viable option. Swapping the side panel for mesh or adding ventilation might provide sufficient cooling until you can replace the chassis or case.

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