I've been a bit stressed about my CPU temperatures lately and I'm wondering if my current fan setup might be to blame. I've got seven fans installed in my Corsair 200R: two intake fans at the front, two on the side panel, two exhaust fans on the top, and one exhaust fan in the back.
Initially, I set all the fans to the same speed curve: 40% at 20°C, 55% at 35°C, 70% at 50°C, and 100% at 65°C. However, I read that it's better for intake fans to run a little faster than exhaust fans, so I adjusted the intake speeds to 45% at 20°C, 60% at 35°C, 75% at 50°C, and 100% at 60°C. I'm still not sure if this is the right approach. By the way, all my fans are Arctic F12 PWM PST, except for one Corsair fan in the front, and my CPU cooler is a Noctua NF-A9 92mm. I'd appreciate any advice on optimizing this setup or if you need more details!
2 Answers
It's definitely good to keep an eye on temps! Your fan setup seems solid for a Corsair 200R. Just ensure your intake is a bit stronger than the exhaust, as you’ve started adjusting. However, depending on your system load, the differences in fan speed might be minimal unless you're hitting high power draws like 800W. But let's dive into your components! What are your specs?
Don't stress too much about fan speeds unless you're seeing thermal throttling. Your adjustments are on the right track, just keep experimenting with the curves and monitor the temps. Also, make sure that your fans are positioned correctly for optimal airflow and aren't fighting against each other!
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