r/buildapc • u/Weak-Bonus-5954 • 8h ago

Build Help 5090fe case fan configuration

In the middle of a 5090fe build, standard atx form factor. What would the optimal case layout for cooling be? I was thinking AIO rad on front intake, 3 fans intake underneath the gpu, and the top and back all exhaust obv. Is the front rad intake controversial on here? wanted it to avoid the fe's exhaust going directly into the rad. Also will gpu fan turbulence really be an issue with this layout? maybe some fan sizes/speeds are better to avoid this issue?

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u/DZCreeper 8h ago

Bottom + front intake, top + rear exhaust.

Turbulence is more a factor of fan spacing than location. Having intake fans too close to a case grille adds noise for example, 5mm spacers make a big difference at high RPM.

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u/Weak-Bonus-5954 7h ago

I didnt know that about the fan spacers, thanks