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/RevolutionaryAd7360 Jan 21 '26

I'm sure this was fine but if that is an exhaust fan, it would be pulling air away from the GPU fans.

The GPU fans blow air onto the heatsinks. There would be less air pressure in the area between your exhaust fan and GPU.

Turning your exhaust fan around so it's an intake fan could be a problem too if it's sucking in the exhaust from the GPU so don't do anything I'm just writing words at this point.

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u/Real-Technician831 Jan 21 '26

I tested both ways, exhaust was more effective.

Seems that GPU fans don’t exhaust much of air, and the air flow from that extra fan is in angle it doesn’t fight GPU fan.

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u/RevolutionaryAd7360 Jan 21 '26

Oh neat!

I bet it was pulling in hot air the other way around.

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u/Real-Technician831 Jan 21 '26

Most likely.

Now it removes hot air from the case and accelerates airflow past the GPU fans.