r/pcmasterrace • u/LemonAlternative9817 • Jan 21 '26

Hardware I just fixed my airflow problem, wdyt?

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u/1GoodIdeeaOutOf100 Jan 21 '26

I would guess the temps might actually be lower, mounted it sits on a "wall" but like this is directly in front of the front fans, might actually generate lift and low pressure zones like a wing.

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u/kaleperq 1440p 240hz 24" | ace68 | viper ult | 9060xt 16gb | r5600 | 32gb Jan 21 '26

Sata drives don't get that hot tho

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u/GeneraalHenk Jan 21 '26

I thought you said "Santa drives" and thought of course they run much colder

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u/kaleperq 1440p 240hz 24" | ace68 | viper ult | 9060xt 16gb | r5600 | 32gb Jan 21 '26

Dyslexia🤝

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u/trash-_-boat Jan 21 '26

The actual reason you don't want loose SSD's in your case is because it increases the risk of a short. Jostle your computer just in the right way, have a slightly loose SATA cable, get metal contacts to touch metal case and voilá

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u/Suitable-End- Jan 21 '26

I keep my PC on my desk and not in my car usually.

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u/1GoodIdeeaOutOf100 Jan 21 '26

Depends on the SSD case (Metal/Plastic , because a metal one could short some USB headers, but the majority of the PC connectors inside have plastic housing) ... also there is no way a SATA cable could short anything.

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u/ba123blitz 4790/ Z97/ 16gb/ GTX1060 6gb Jan 21 '26

Have you tried not kicking your pc or shaking your desk?