Bought a new case - HAF-X

[aigomorla]

u wont find better filters...

Trust me Adam... and i spent a TON OF MONEY on filters..

 

[RandomSanity]

Yes, that's it.

Thanks! Just ordered four of these for my case in red. Did you have any trouble getting the second top fan to fit? May I also ask how you secured the second front fan in the drive bays? Did you have to drill holes or use wire ties?

Also a quick warning, try not to clean the drive bay dust filters too often because you have to bend the metal mesh pieces to get at them and these break off after a couple dozen uses.

 

[RobertR1]

Adam,

What fan did you use for the GPU duct and is it quiet? I'd like to install the GPU ducts to cool off my 580GTX better esp when I'm running the oc'd profile. Also, do you feel the GPU duct helped out with temps? I won't be running LED's.

 

[AdamK47]

Thanks! Just ordered four of these for my case in red. Did you have any trouble getting the second top fan to fit? May I also ask how you secured the second front fan in the drive bays? Did you have to drill holes or use wire ties?

Also a quick warning, try not to clean the drive bay dust filters too often because you have to bend the metal mesh pieces to get at them and these break off after a couple dozen uses.

The install of the 200mm fans on the top was easy. You just have to remember to push in and up on the clips that hold the top to the case. There are three sets. Two in the front, in the middle, and at the end. Once you have the top off, you just screw in the fan.

The 140mm Cooler Master blue fan was actually easy to put in. I didn't use any clips or ties to put in in there. The side glides for the 5.25 drives keeps the fan in place. If you get a 140mm fan to put in there, you'll easily see how it can fit.

 

[AdamK47]

Adam,

What fan did you use for the GPU duct and is it quiet? I'd like to install the GPU ducts to cool off my 580GTX better esp when I'm running the oc'd profile. Also, do you feel the GPU duct helped out with temps? I won't be running LED's.

Aerocool 120mm Blue Shark. They are some of the best case fans in terms of air flow vs. sound. They have a very efficient design. It is quiet and does help with cooling three GTX 580s using the HAF-X duct.

I also have a 120mm and a 140mm Aerocool Blue Sharks on my Thermalright Silver Arrow. The rear 140mm fan in the HAF-X is also an Aerocool Blue Shark.

 

[AdamK47]

I will say though that you most likely won't see a different when using the duct with a single card. The duct is really made for SLI / Crossfire.

 

[RobertR1]

Aerocool 120mm Blue Shark. They are some of the best case fans in terms of air flow vs. sound. They have a very efficient design. It is quiet and does help with cooling three GTX 580s using the HAF-X duct.

I also have a 120mm and a 140mm Aerocool Blue Sharks on my Thermalright Silver Arrow. The rear 140mm fan in the HAF-X is also an Aerocool Blue Shark.

If I don't a color light, I assume I get this one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835129055

Are you using a fan controller or just plugging them into your motherboard?

 

[AdamK47]

Yeah, that's would be it.

I don't use a fan controller. It's plugged into the motherboard.

 

[RandomSanity]

The install of the 200mm fans on the top was easy. You just have to remember to push in and up on the clips that hold the top to the case. There are three sets. Two in the front, in the middle, and at the end. Once you have the top off, you just screw in the fan.

The 140mm Cooler Master blue fan was actually easy to put in. I didn't use any clips or ties to put in in there. The side glides for the 5.25 drives keeps the fan in place. If you get a 140mm fan to put in there, you'll easily see how it can fit.

Thanks for the info, much appreciated! I only ask because I've read a lot of threads where people had difficulty fitting another 200mm on top. I would assume the coolermaster fans would fit but it's good to have confirmation.

Found the 200mms on sale for $11 too

 

[Childs]

Are there specific model numbers for the fans that are included in this case? I'd like to get a matching series if possible.

 

[mannat]

Thanks for the info, much appreciated! I only ask because I've read a lot of threads where people had difficulty fitting another 200mm on top. I would assume the coolermaster fans would fit but it's good to have confirmation.

Found the 200mms on sale for $11 too

so have u installed 200 mm on top? because i have same Case and im also looking for some fans with blue color that fits in case

 

[BoomerD]

Coolermaster 200mm fans:

Red & Blue LED
http://coolermaster-usa.com/category.php?category_id=1656

Black
http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?products_id=553

 

[RussianSensation]

Very clean setup you have on your desk/desktop Adam

I counted 8 LED fans in your case. That's a bit too much for my liking (I have 3 and I find that to be a bit too much as it is). But I find blue to be less in your face than say green or red.

3 GTX580s? Noice!

How big is that monitor? 27 inches?

 

[Remobz]

u wont find better filters...

Trust me Adam... and i spent a TON OF MONEY on filters..

I heard so many negative comments about the Haf 932 not having dust filters and now that is null and void thanks to you

Now, I can be at ease when buying the Haf 932.

Thank you.

 

[TommyD]

u wont find better filters...

Trust me Adam... and i spent a TON OF MONEY on filters..

I can vouch for this.. him and his silly air filters/dust filters and USPS box filters... LOL

 

[mannat]

Aerocool 120mm Blue Shark. They are some of the best case fans in terms of air flow vs. sound. They have a very efficient design. It is quiet and does help with cooling three GTX 580s using the HAF-X duct.

I also have a 120mm and a 140mm Aerocool Blue Sharks on my Thermalright Silver Arrow. The rear 140mm fan in the HAF-X is also an Aerocool Blue Shark.

do u have 2 exhaust fans of 140mm each?