Cooler Master HAF-X GPU Cooling...Fail...

Yesterday I wrote that I mount another fan to cool the GTX 590 down a bit. The cooler Master HAF X Case has got a lot of coolers already and provides an Air Duct specialy to add another Fan to the GPU.

The GTX 590 is just too big :), First I had to cut off some locking nibbles, then I had to cut out the opening for the Power supply a bit. With all the assembly done I tested the temperatures again. They did not change a lot, the GPU near the fan even got a bit hotter. All right I have an Airflow problem there. Now I try to cut off a "lot!" of the airduct for the next test. if this also fails I model a mount in Rhino and 3D-Print it, this would actually be a lot of fun and a feasible use of 3D printing. 

Tech Porn (Dedicated to Christian ;)...The striped part has to come off.

1 comment:

  1. Hey, thanks for the Photo...yes I love that stuff, some things never change...:) BUT I can't remember that we were talking about dual-GPU's and air flow issues back in the days, right? Pentium 60, anyone? Oh boy, I'm getting old! Regardless, thinking about a nice PC setup @ Digitec since over a month now...can't decide when to pull the trigger...especially now that the "3D" transistors are right around the corner....
    But then, I need a system to cut all my HD video footage...my old Mac is really to old, plus FCX sucks big time..
    Anyway, good luck with your case issue and lots of success with your new Blog!
    Cheers, Christian

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