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computer airflow question 

so my computer looks like this, with the fan on the right drawing air in currently (since that helped a lot with CPU temp). I've been thinking about replacing that single bottom fan with one of these bad boys: amazon.de/BitFenix-Spectre-L%C

So, the question is, would that help? Should I do something completely different? awoo.space/media/iirGzepUpisYI

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computer airflow question 

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computer airflow question 

@noiob I've not seen that style of case before! All I can offer is general tips, like make sure air input is equal to or slightly more than outflow, and flows smoothly from one end to the other end/side.

computer airflow question 

@Mycroft It's the Bitfenix Prodigy M! Nice case, but small and thus tricky to build in.

Thanks!

computer airflow question 

@noiob theoretically, drawing air in from the bottom would work better, with a slightly higher intake pressure to make sure the airflow is consistent

computer airflow question 

@Kit I've thought about that, since the GPU pumps a lot of hot air (Radeon R9 390), but I'm worried I might not have enough output? If I pull in from the bottom I can only pump out to the side with one regular sized fan. Gotta try that though.

computer airflow question 

@Kit oh yeah, and the PSU puts out heat to the bottom, though I should probably be more worried about pumping hot air into it than from it...

computer airflow question 

@noiob oh, that's an issue. hmm, maybe it's worth keeping all the exhaust air going out the bottom, then

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