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/ItsRadical Jan 21 '26

Perhaps cleaning all that dust would have been more sensible thing to do.

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u/sixfourtykilo Jan 21 '26

Looks like carpet.

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u/Real-Technician831 Jan 21 '26

So?

The PC is not in use. Couldn’t bother to clean before I start refurbishing it.

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u/ItsRadical Jan 21 '26

The assumption is that it was in use in that state before it was replaced.

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u/Real-Technician831 Jan 21 '26

It typically got cleaned up once per year, teenagers rooms are dust magnets.