0-20k How do you manage airflow over the GPU backplate in cases with glass front panels (e.g. O11 and NZXT H9)

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Slayer88

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Hi All!

So, I may be relocating and may need to buy a new case, the NZXT H9 case has made me fall in love with it, but one thing that I am confused/worried about is, how do you ensure the GPU backplate gets air some airflow? Also, i have an SN850 nvme that can get a bit toasty, so how does one get air over these components? I don't want to increase the budget an get a vertical mount but I also dont want to do Jugaad and add a fan and ruin the aesthetic. Any thoughts, ideas?

TIA!
 
Doesn't look like airflow will be an issue with this case, there seems to be at least a 3 inch gap between the backplate and the mobo when GPU is mounted vertically.

 
psyph3r said:
Even when mounted horizontally it won't be an issue, your primary concern should be "how do I keep dust out with so many intake fans ?" :)
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Oh yes, the dust struggle is real and a pain :( Curious how the native fan setup will allow airflow on the GPU as there is no fan blowing air directly over the GPU backplate. unless, I make the top fans intake, which is usually not recommended i guess? Anyone tried this setup ever?

I have a Zotac 30 series GPU that love and need backplate airflow, hence the concern!
 
Slayer88 said:
unless, I make the top fans intake, which is usually not recommended i guess? Anyone tried this setup ever?
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Not recommended as warm air is lighter and rises up so it's always better to have the top fans as exhaust.
Not having direct airflow over components isn't a problem as long as the ambient temperature is kept in check, which isn't a problem with this case.
 
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These cases are designed in such a diy way that depending on your preferences or climate you can customize the fan air flows..
 
nRiTeCh said:
These cases are designed in such a diy way that depending on your preferences or climate you can customize the fan air flows..
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yup.. but from my experience, direct airflow ON the components does wonders as opposed to just a lot of fresh air in the case/
 
In these cabinets, front intake has shifted to side intake and bottom intake and top and rear acts as exhaust!
But there are many YT videos suggesting various intake/exhaust methods with results.
 
nRiTeCh said:
In these cabinets, front intake has shifted to side intake and bottom intake and top and rear acts as exhaust!
But there are many YT videos suggesting various intake/exhaust methods with results.
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Yup, but no orientation (except top as intake, which is least recommended) any fan blows air on the GPU backplate, which is my requirement.
 
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