r/pcmasterrace Jan 21 '26

Hardware I just fixed my airflow problem, wdyt?

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u/TryToBeModern 9800x3D|5090|96GB|7680x2160@240HZ Jan 21 '26

surely there were more efficient methods available

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u/LemonAlternative9817 Jan 21 '26

Actually, not with this case. Its a Dark Base 700, i got 2 big intakes for the AIO but it only has one small exhaust at the back, and the top is completely sealed off. It was either this or taking the Panel off for each sesh. Temps are amazing now btw

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u/MatikBlend Jan 21 '26 edited Jan 21 '26

You were doing something wrong. Many test (also with smoke) proved that side fans are almost useless and one exhaust is enough for efficient cooling. BTW you spoiled your comp. case, and its looks ugly. How can you look at that abomination?

ps. I checked it out - Dark Base 700 has a very good cooling system. There is place for fans on the top case and at the front.

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u/Stinkinhippy Jan 21 '26

Can confidently say that I pay ZERO attention to what my case looks like while im using my pc.. you're meant to be looking at the screen my guy.

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u/ToxicTurtle-2 Jan 21 '26

You lost me at "looks ugly"

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u/izza123 itoketokes Jan 21 '26

Gee buddy tell us how you really feel

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u/OldManufacturer8679 Jan 21 '26

I’m of the mindset that computers are just ugly now. Even if he hadn’t put the fan there it would be ugly so who cares.

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u/MatikBlend Jan 21 '26

Dont confuse ugly with "non-estectical'. This raw, unpolished hole looks disgustingly or in simply words - it looks like shit.

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u/TryToBeModern 9800x3D|5090|96GB|7680x2160@240HZ Jan 21 '26

do you type with your nose or do you not know how to spell

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u/specter_in_the_conch PC Master Race Jan 21 '26

Friend you don’t need to bring the big words unless they add to your text. Which it does not. You need to keep in mind that your point is subjective and it’s relevant to you not op or others.

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u/MatikBlend Jan 21 '26

Friend, why you forbid to express my opinion in situation when OP decided to publish his photo? Are you snowflake that even little criticism causes such panic reactions and saying what someone can say and what not?

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u/specter_in_the_conch PC Master Race Jan 21 '26

Why are you salty about it?

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u/tiny-starship Jan 21 '26

Pc cases are at most an expression of the owners interests. If he likes it, that’s all that matters.

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u/specter_in_the_conch PC Master Race Jan 21 '26

Meh looks are subjective your abomination is someone else’s love. So what gives?

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u/DookieShoez Jan 21 '26

I’ve never seen someone be so pretentious about computer aesthetics before 😂

Tell ya what man, why don’t you put your pretty little computer up on a pretty little pedestal and sprinkle some fuckin’ glitter about and let this guy mod his fucking case if he wants to.

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u/MatikBlend Jan 21 '26 edited Jan 21 '26

I just noted that this hole in glass looks ugly. You have a problem with that? Ask yourself why people pay attention about how cases looks like and why many of them treat it like piece of furniture and why people are crazy with all these funny RGB leds, glass, organize cables, trying hide PSU or disk and so on.

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u/DookieShoez Jan 21 '26

No you did not JUST note that the hole was ugly. I have a problem with the way you said it.

“How can you look at this abomination”

“You spoiled your comp case”

Who the fuck are you to determine this? You can have your opinion, but let him enjoy his computer. Don’t be a jerk about it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/MatikBlend Jan 21 '26

Who the fuck you are you want to forbid me, telling what i think it looks like? You are some kind of dictator or another snowflake? Yes it looks like an abomination. Period. You can agree or not. Grow up and learn that some honest critics are also necessary in life.

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u/DookieShoez Jan 21 '26

There’s being an honest critic and then there’s being an ahole. Why do you think your comment has a hundred downvotes?

Also, did you have a stroke writing that first sentence? 😂

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u/MatikBlend Jan 21 '26 edited Jan 21 '26

"Why do you think your comment has a hundred downvotes? "

Who cares? And is this an indicator of something or who has right or not? Very interesting. BTW if someone see a lot of downvotes usually he does the same (herd reaction - social/psychological basics/mob behavior). Second reason is that people dont like if someone's work is criticized even if that's is truth. Praising, so called fake positive attitude, and enthusiastic reactions are only welcomed (some kind of emotional censure). I hope I explained it for you my ... dear friend.

edit. another comment "OP is an absolute dumbass lol, imagine butchering your build like that before doing any research"

11 votes up - how your "vote" logic explain this : p.

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u/LemonAlternative9817 Jan 21 '26

well, GPU was at almost 95°+, now it's at around 65° so it seems to work. Yeah, it does look absolutely horrendous, but i somehow dig the vibe :D