Water cooling pc getting hot
Water cooling pc getting hot
JackNaylorPE :
Evolv is widely recognized and strongly suggested for water cooling. Still, it's crucial in any setup that you place the fans correctly... Radiator fans must always be put in to bring fresh air into the case, without exception. Forcing them can cause negative pressure inside, which not only draws dust from the rear grille and vent covers but also pulls hot air from the back of the case housing the PSU and graphics card exhaust. This effect is clearly shown using a "smoke can," a device used to test smoke detectors.
EVOLV stands out as one of the most attractive cases available, though it isn't built for liquid cooling—best suited for AIO systems at most.
The top section of this case is considered a major flaw in airflow design.
You shouldn’t use it for overclocked builds with a TDP of 350 watts or higher if the room temperature exceeds 25°C.
Many users take these steps:
* Take off the side and top covers (as some do).
* Make significant changes to remove any airflow blockages, similar to what Singularity Computers does.
Well, if I'm on the same side as the many reviewers praising the EvolvATX case as one of the top cases ever... including water cooling (which actually fits twin 360s, though I'd probably go with a 280), I tend to prefer the Luxe TG for its larger size, allowing the use of a 420mm radiator and placing the fans in the upper section. However, it's a compact case which does bring some restrictions. Still, every compact case is impacted similarly, often more so.
Referring to Jayn2cents... the individual who installed a cooler by drilling through his motherboard and was surprised when it failed to boot, isn't really helping your argument. Since you're referencing Outube as a source, here are some other reviews I found:
- Best Case of 2015 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQfRDSGlNqI
- Best Case Ever -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdRlHMkZS8Y&t=270s
- Best Case I've Ever Seen -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1o5HHmM2Ug&t=342s
- It's a small case and you need to keep this in mind; with proper planning, you can still achieve a great loop inside it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfLJfP0XyaE
Some nice builds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCBESlnFvfg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm50sOKN9ws&t=29s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy9GZlxCHjY&t=1s
There are better cases for water cooling by bit time. Of course, I have an Enthoo Primo and my son has an Enthoo Luxe. But if you're looking for something more compact, with careful planning, you can still install a solid loop.
I prefer the Funny Jay more highly than HWcanucks – they deliver excellent artistic work (photos, videos, etc.), though they seem to lack technical expertise.
The reviews you mentioned don’t focus on cooling performance, particularly regarding the top-mounted radiator case.
All discussions center on design, features, appearance, and overall quality – aspects I appreciate. My main criticism of the EVOLV series is the airflow issue; this is why I receive my "crap" award for high-end systems.
The total front intake opening area is likely smaller than that of a 120mm fan, and the exhaust surface area is even less. Worse still, the top radiator appears to be positioned in such a way that airflow becomes trapped, bouncing off the mostly solid cover (with only minor mesh openings) and then being sucked back into the case by the top radiators. Even with additional barriers around the radiator, the cover remains very restrictive, forcing fans to exert significant effort to expel hot air.
The ~20°C temperature difference observed when closing the case versus removing front/top panels clearly demonstrates this problem.
In my opinion, the Fractal Design Define series offers superior airflow with comparable or better liquid cooling options and easier maintenance. They miss some premium features like RGB and TG (except the newer mesh version), but those are simpler to implement than improving airflow.
Regarding the issue raised by the user, the inadequate airflow in the EVOLV case can only be resolved by either removing the top or front covers, or making significant changes to the case design itself.
I believe the Funny Jay approach is more appealing than HWcanucks – they deliver excellent artistic work (photos, videos, etc.), though they seem to miss technical expertise.
The reviews you shared don’t focus on cooling performance, particularly regarding the top-mounted radiator case.
All discussions center around design, features, aesthetics, and overall quality – aspects I appreciate. My main criticism of the EVOLV series is related to airflow. This is why I receive my "crap" award for high-end systems.
The total front intake opening area likely falls short compared to a 120mm fan restriction, and the exhaust surface area is even smaller than that of a 120mm fan. Worse still, the top radiator would appear as if it were suspended in the air, causing airflow to bounce off the mostly solid top cover (with only minor mesh openings on the sides and a decent rear opening). Fans would then struggle to expel the hot air effectively.
Even with modifications to prevent air recirculation, the top cover remains very restrictive, forcing fans to work harder to push the air out.
The ~20°C difference observed when closing the case versus removing front/top panels clearly demonstrates this issue.
In my opinion, the Fractal Design Define series offers superior airflow with comparable or better liquid cooling options and easier maintenance. They lack some premium features like RGB and TG (except the newer mesh version), but those are simpler to implement than improving airflow.
Returning to the original concern, the inadequate airflow in the EVOLV case can only be resolved by either removing the top and/or front covers or making significant changes to the case design.
Creating custom holes by drilling into the top panel doesn’t seem like a serious overhaul for me – it might look interesting, but it wouldn’t constitute a major modification. I haven’t tried it yet because time is limited.
I begin by taking off the mesh cover from the vent holes on the top panel and apply some foam around the top rad to stop hot air from bouncing back into the case.
If that doesn’t reduce temperatures sufficiently, adding more holes in the top cover could help. I’d use a Dremel to cut them.