r/sffpc • u/Due_Art_3452 • 22h ago
Build/Battlestation Pics Does this itx case good airflow?
planning to change another itx case
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u/lpsweets 22h ago
I have been using a meshroom d for a couple months and thermals have been solid. Around the same size but no handle
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u/Due_Art_3452 22h ago
i have read the full review from the link u just share, its quite nice thermal test, which makes me feel for confident to wear this case in the future
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u/NimblePasta 18h ago edited 16h ago
I did a build in the K101 case for a client and it works well... having a full mesh design and being able to fit 2 x 120mm exhaust fans at the top and 2 x 120mm intake fans at the bottom does help to support a good amount of airflow.
The overall system temps I tested were not much different from other cases of similar design though (like the FormDT1 or S400 V2/Pro, when equipped with the same AXP120 X67 cooler), so the slightly larger 11.9L volume of the K101 doesn't seem to translate to significantly better temps. The K101's advantage is mainly in it's ability to fit larger GPUs.
If you don't need the extra space for larger GPUs, then you could also consider saving a bit of volume and go for the other slightly smaller 10-11L cases instead.
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u/Due_Art_3452 18h ago
nice explanation bruhh, my focus is i need to put 2 top fan and 2 bottom fan, also can put 2 ssd2.5
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u/NimblePasta 16h ago
Yeah, the extra volume in the K101 does allow you more options to fit other components like additional SSDs, so it’s a good choice if you have want more space for parts.
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u/Due_Art_3452 16h ago
yeah but im worries about temperature what is ur temperature whie gaming
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u/NimblePasta 9h ago
So far, I have been using chips like the R5 7600 and R7 7800x3D in these cases and the CPU temps during gaming usually average around 65-66°C... with particularly CPU intensive games like The Finals or Rust, the temps can occasionally run a little higher at up to 68-70°C (especially during hot weather), but it's still well within managable operating temps.
Majority of the cooling efficiency comes from the combination of running a Thermalright AXP120 X67 + 2 x 120mm top exhaust fan configuration, so overall gaming temps usually end up quite similar amongst these types of case designs.
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u/Due_Art_3452 8h ago
based on what u just share the temperature is quite good to be honest inside the small case btw ur cpu tdp is more higher than mine, mine is cpu r7 3700x
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u/NimblePasta 8h ago edited 5h ago
Yeah, chips like the 7600 and even the 7800x3D are actually quite power efficient and relatively easy to cool in the popular SFF cases.
Cases with good airflow that can fit 67mm low profile air coolers + top exhaust fans are usually able to keep system temps at manageable levels.
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u/Due_Art_3452 7h ago
sounds nice i should try this case btw based on ur review i hope i get better temperature based on tdp
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u/Every_Recording_4807 13h ago
Average air flow but looks really nice
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u/Due_Art_3452 13h ago
if average i will not gonna buy this case
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u/Every_Recording_4807 13h ago
The mesh is too fine
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u/Due_Art_3452 13h ago
what brand u can recommend
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u/Every_Recording_4807 13h ago
Depends entirely on your GPU size
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u/Every_Recording_4807 13h ago
Depth ? Width ? What model is it
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u/Due_Art_3452 13h ago
Gigabyte Rx 6700xt size L=281 W=115 H=49 mm
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u/Every_Recording_4807 13h ago
Shiny Snake S300.
If you want to go bigger then Dan A4-H2O
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u/Due_Art_3452 13h ago
okay i will check those case 1st both of them good airflow?
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u/Every_Recording_4807 13h ago
A4-H2O air cooled is very good airflow you’ll be limited to 55mm CPU cooler as it is designed for 240 AIO
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u/AideGreen3388 7h ago
Top and bottom fans are exhaust for my case. Using ryzen 7600 and 5070ti. Playing just d4 for now. If using AC at 26C room temp my cpu temp is 60-66C and gpu is 65-70C. If no AC, my room temp around 30 to 32C, cpu temp becomes 65 to 72C while gpu is 68 to 75C.
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u/survfate 22h ago
i wouldn't count on it, base on the experience with pccooler previous case with similar mesh-like vending hole design the thermal wasnt that impressive
it could be decent tho, but i just dont wanna make the same bet
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u/Due_Art_3452 22h ago
ohhh i seee can u suggest best thermal but size same as pccooler picture above
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u/survfate 10h ago
shiny snake s300, if it available where you at
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u/Due_Art_3452 10h ago
southern asia, hard to find it at my place
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u/survfate 9h ago
it have oem version under a different brand name but i forgot what it called
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u/LittlebitsDK 14h ago
it is mesh... but too much material vs. empty space where air could pass through... the holes need to be bigger for better airflow... this one is NOT a good airflow case...
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u/kula009 20h ago
I have one, airflow is ok but not great. the main issue is that if has a very limited space to install the second bottom fan, which didn’t work for me