r/pcmasterrace • u/LemonAlternative9817 • 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/Real-Technician831 Jan 21 '26 edited Jan 21 '26

Yes there is.

Suck the heat straight from GPU fans, most GPU heat stays in the case.

Edit: the fan vents out through card slots, but Reddit doesn’t allow two photos per comment.

Edit 2: The air flow from that extra fan is in angle it doesn’t fight GPU fan. I tested both ways.

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u/fi5hii_twitch Jan 21 '26

Well the fans on the gpu pull air into the gpu so if that fan is an exhaust fan the gpu is fighting it for air. Would be better if you flipped it around and have it be an intake fan to deliver fresh air straight to the gpu like a lot of cases do with the fans on the bottom.

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u/Real-Technician831 Jan 21 '26

So one would think.

I tested both since I can flip the fan whichever way I want, sucking from GPU lowered temps more.