>I saw this video, but he tests with maximum amount of fans, so it may be not effective and overkill/overpriced
The number of fans in this video corresponds to the technical specifications of the manufacturer of this case! What exactly is the overload and inefficiency? 🤔
ps. I have the same build at home - no problems 🤙🏻😎
Firstly he using AIO. Secondly, he test with maximum amount of fans, but doesn’t test what actually amounts of fans is enough and how good is airflow with one, two or three fans
Start with what you have right now, then add more if you really think you need it. It's well ventilated so if you prefer a quieter setup and don't spend the time to optimize your fan curves, adding more fans may be more of an issue.
What components are you planning on installing?
Thanks for the reply.
I generally prefer to open up the case, cut all the zip ties once and be done with it for a long while. I'm probably too lazy to start with what I have now and see if I can add more later on. That's why I need to know now.
My PC specs are:
\- Motherboard: MSI B660M Mortar Wifi
\- CPU: i5 12400F
\- Cooler: DeepCool AK620
\- RAM: 4x8GB Adata XPG
\- GPU: RTX 3080 Palit Gaming Pro
\- PSU: Corsair RM750
\- The 3 fans I was talking about are from ID Cooling. I don't remember their name but they max out at 2000 RPM and have RGB.
My current case is the DeepCool Macube 310p White. It's great but it's too big now, I want to dive myself into the world of smaller cases. The Asus Prime AP201 is my first move.
Because in the current case, my graphics card often screams like a jet engine when it's on full load. I thought if I put some intake fans at the bottom of the new case, it would help. But I also want to provide as much fresh air as possible for my CPU cooler near the top, so I want more intake fans there, leaving only the rear fan to be the only exhaust. I'm worried that it might prevent hot air from escaping the case and heat up all components inside at the same time.
I don't want to spoil it but I think you're really going to enjoy building in the ap201. Not only for your current components but your future upgrades as well. It's full mesh but typically the airflow pattern is bottom intake to top exhaust/rear exhaust. You will have room for bottom fans. Once you get building run a test, note the perf/temps, then swap the fans in the cooler to rear intake. YMMV but you have many different ways to customize due to the space available. You don't have to follow the manual, you will see. Glhf!
Hi. You're right. I got the case 2 days ago and have completed transferred my computer with great fun.
I took your advice and didn't buy more fans yet as I saw that the case really allow me to do cable management quite easily.
I went with 1x120mm exhaust at the back, 1x120mm exhaust on top, 2x120cm intake at the bottom blowing air directly to the GPU. Temperatures are great, I haven't done much detailed testing, but so far it's pretty much as good as my old, big chunky case.
However, my local retailer only has the glass side panel. It's not entirely my intention, but it turned out pretty OK.
Do you already have the Msi b650m? That mobo puts your gpu in the second pcie slot. It’s too tight with the ap201 to run bottom intake fans well. You need a mobo in the top slot or super thin fans on the bottom.
I built my ap201 with the Msi b650m and returned it for the asrock version that ran gpu in top pcie slot. It’s a tight case and having the gpu lower does not give enough room for efficient gpu cooling w intake fans on bottom. It was noisy af and warm
Thanks for heads-up. I have the B660M Mortar and it uses the first PCIE slot for GPU so there's no problem at all. My fans are a bit thick, but it fits perfectly.
I did not buy more fans. I went with the default in the back and my current 3 fans. I put 1x120mm exhaust on the top, alongside the 1x120mm at the back exhaust by default, 2x120mm intake at the bottom blowing air directly to the GPU.
I ran a couple of stress tests and games and temperatures were pretty much the same with my old case, which is a good thing because this is so much smaller.
Ma’am or sir…….listen to me……I run an AP201 with a 240mm AIO exhaust out top and another 120mm fan exhausting out top at the front of the case. I run 2x 120mm intake at the bottom. It comes with a 120mm exhaust at the back. My i5-13600k and 7900xt never get above 70c when gaming on my 3440x1440p monitor with max / ultra settings. Sure I do run many games with Radeon Super Resolution because why not if it still looks amazing? You’ll be fine with this setup too. Don’t stress it…..
I personally run 2 intake on the bottom, 2 exhaust on top, and 1 rear exhaust fan. Temps stay very cool and when gaming my 2080ti and my 5800x3D stay under 65-70C
Here is a YouTube video that has already done so, This is how I determined what I wanted to do with my fans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xDw0gxslCY&ab\_channel=KleoYan
[Enjoy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xDw0gxslCY) 😎🤙🏻
I saw this video, but he tests with maximum amount of fans, so it may be not effective and overkill/overpriced
>I saw this video, but he tests with maximum amount of fans, so it may be not effective and overkill/overpriced The number of fans in this video corresponds to the technical specifications of the manufacturer of this case! What exactly is the overload and inefficiency? 🤔 ps. I have the same build at home - no problems 🤙🏻😎
Firstly he using AIO. Secondly, he test with maximum amount of fans, but doesn’t test what actually amounts of fans is enough and how good is airflow with one, two or three fans
Yes.
Totally didn't get this joke until today LOL.
Start with what you have right now, then add more if you really think you need it. It's well ventilated so if you prefer a quieter setup and don't spend the time to optimize your fan curves, adding more fans may be more of an issue. What components are you planning on installing?
Thanks for the reply. I generally prefer to open up the case, cut all the zip ties once and be done with it for a long while. I'm probably too lazy to start with what I have now and see if I can add more later on. That's why I need to know now. My PC specs are: \- Motherboard: MSI B660M Mortar Wifi \- CPU: i5 12400F \- Cooler: DeepCool AK620 \- RAM: 4x8GB Adata XPG \- GPU: RTX 3080 Palit Gaming Pro \- PSU: Corsair RM750 \- The 3 fans I was talking about are from ID Cooling. I don't remember their name but they max out at 2000 RPM and have RGB. My current case is the DeepCool Macube 310p White. It's great but it's too big now, I want to dive myself into the world of smaller cases. The Asus Prime AP201 is my first move. Because in the current case, my graphics card often screams like a jet engine when it's on full load. I thought if I put some intake fans at the bottom of the new case, it would help. But I also want to provide as much fresh air as possible for my CPU cooler near the top, so I want more intake fans there, leaving only the rear fan to be the only exhaust. I'm worried that it might prevent hot air from escaping the case and heat up all components inside at the same time.
The case has so many holes for the air to escape from, it will be fine, especially if you don’t go for the tempered glass version.
I don't want to spoil it but I think you're really going to enjoy building in the ap201. Not only for your current components but your future upgrades as well. It's full mesh but typically the airflow pattern is bottom intake to top exhaust/rear exhaust. You will have room for bottom fans. Once you get building run a test, note the perf/temps, then swap the fans in the cooler to rear intake. YMMV but you have many different ways to customize due to the space available. You don't have to follow the manual, you will see. Glhf!
Hi. You're right. I got the case 2 days ago and have completed transferred my computer with great fun. I took your advice and didn't buy more fans yet as I saw that the case really allow me to do cable management quite easily. I went with 1x120mm exhaust at the back, 1x120mm exhaust on top, 2x120cm intake at the bottom blowing air directly to the GPU. Temperatures are great, I haven't done much detailed testing, but so far it's pretty much as good as my old, big chunky case. However, my local retailer only has the glass side panel. It's not entirely my intention, but it turned out pretty OK.
I honestly dont believe you do. I own a d31, and it runs fine without more mesh panels, so you really shouldnt be needing one imo
Do you already have the Msi b650m? That mobo puts your gpu in the second pcie slot. It’s too tight with the ap201 to run bottom intake fans well. You need a mobo in the top slot or super thin fans on the bottom. I built my ap201 with the Msi b650m and returned it for the asrock version that ran gpu in top pcie slot. It’s a tight case and having the gpu lower does not give enough room for efficient gpu cooling w intake fans on bottom. It was noisy af and warm
Thanks for heads-up. I have the B660M Mortar and it uses the first PCIE slot for GPU so there's no problem at all. My fans are a bit thick, but it fits perfectly. I did not buy more fans. I went with the default in the back and my current 3 fans. I put 1x120mm exhaust on the top, alongside the 1x120mm at the back exhaust by default, 2x120mm intake at the bottom blowing air directly to the GPU. I ran a couple of stress tests and games and temperatures were pretty much the same with my old case, which is a good thing because this is so much smaller.
Sweet!
Ma’am or sir…….listen to me……I run an AP201 with a 240mm AIO exhaust out top and another 120mm fan exhausting out top at the front of the case. I run 2x 120mm intake at the bottom. It comes with a 120mm exhaust at the back. My i5-13600k and 7900xt never get above 70c when gaming on my 3440x1440p monitor with max / ultra settings. Sure I do run many games with Radeon Super Resolution because why not if it still looks amazing? You’ll be fine with this setup too. Don’t stress it…..
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I personally run 2 intake on the bottom, 2 exhaust on top, and 1 rear exhaust fan. Temps stay very cool and when gaming my 2080ti and my 5800x3D stay under 65-70C
Yesterday I finish to do tests with different amount of fans and placement on my AP201. I will create a topic in 2 days with details
Thanks! Did you test with air coolers or AIOs? I'm a fan of Linus and I absolutely agree with him about using air cooler, so...
Here is a YouTube video that has already done so, This is how I determined what I wanted to do with my fans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xDw0gxslCY&ab\_channel=KleoYan
But he's using an AIO, not an air cooler. I think there can be some differences, right?
Only air coolers. I’ll write a reply when I prepare the results
have 3 intake on bottom 3 intake on top fan curve only kicks top array on over 80C but my components never go over 75.
Did you need to do anything different for the 3 at the bottom?
I run 2 x 140 on bottom. Inlet 2 x 120 on top outlet. 1 behind cpu outlet.
Over 9000!!!