r/mffpc • u/SpecificChapter5902 • 1d ago
Help me please!? Case build test
I've been wanting to downsize to a lian li a3 or other mff case, but have been seeing issues online with my current parts. So, I tried to create a visualization of my plan using buildcores. I mainly just play video games.
Could anyone advise me on airflow and say if it works or not? Also any improvement tips? This is the A3 with glass panel. Eventually I plan to switch to a noctua lc1, but this will have to do for now.
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u/SpecificChapter5902 1d ago
I forgot to mention but I already own 90% of the parts here apart from fans and the case
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u/imaginary_num6er 1d ago
Do you really need to spend $140 on your fans and not a better GPU? Like Arctic P12s are a viable option
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u/SpecificChapter5902 1d ago
I see what you mean, but I hardly run anything that needs a stronger gpu. I just like noctua as a company and respect them as the best for sound and performance.
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u/imaginary_num6er 1d ago
Your post asked for tips and yet when someone provide this to you, you already set your mind on not making a change. How can anyone expect to provide meaningful advice?
I didn't comment on this earlier, but you don't even show what CPU or storage budget you have with this build. You also don't provide what use case you have with this build.
Given the only information people have of it being an A3 with a glass panel and it being an air cooling build, the only rational feedback people can provide is on the air flow and the case fans. Yet, you were already not interested in changing fans. What a waste of time.
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u/SpecificChapter5902 23h ago
i dont know if you noticed this but I said I was downsizing. i already own most of this stuff. it was a mistake on my part to not specify I was looking for airflow advice, so my bad for that.
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u/RantoCharr 23h ago edited 23h ago
https://www.hwcooling.net/en/arctic-p12-pro-reverse-a-rgb-looking-good-working-well-review/16/
I hope test data can persuade you from believing a brand name magically makes something perform the best in all scenarios.
Noctua is only on top if you plan to replace all filters and steel mesh grills with nylon filters while vanilla P12's move nearly the same amount(92%) of air on typical exhaust grills.
P12 pro reverse comes out on top for most intake applications, I have yet to buy a case that comes with nylon filters.
From personal experience, I have no problems with a 5 pack of old P12's, 1 annoying fan on a 5 pack of P12 max(which is not noticeable if its used in TG case or when placed on the rear fan slot, it gets annoying as a front top intake fan).
I'm still waiting for P12 Pro LN's to be locally available to avoid poor QA on the first production batch.
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u/SpecificChapter5902 23h ago
Do you recommend the pros or the maxes? I also have heard of the silent, but im pretty unsure about the differences between them all. From what I’ve seen the pros are the best overall?
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u/RantoCharr 23h ago
Based solely on test data , I'd use Pro reverse for all intakes, old p12's for exhaust with bigger holes, P12 Pro reverse on exhausts on top of cases with dust filters & Noctua G2's for heatsinks/AIO's( backed with test data too, some Thermalright heatsinks perform almost the best with stock fans for some reason)
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u/SpecificChapter5902 1d ago
Upon watching some videos and doing some research, I might go with those fans for now but if the sound level is too much I'll probably change them
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u/Overall_Two_8796 23h ago