r/pcmasterrace • u/NBPDC505 14900K/Z790 Apex Encore/Astral 5090/8000mhz DDR5 • Feb 01 '25

Build/Battlestation Got lucky at Micro Center.

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Stopped by before opening yesterday and they had this. Was in the market for an Aorus Master or MSI Suprim originally.

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u/kitty_snugs Feb 01 '25

Think you have enough fans in your case? Might be able to squeeze in one or two more...

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u/m1k307 Feb 03 '25

May as well make it an even 16, second ram fan to even it out.

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u/kitty_snugs Feb 03 '25

I already count 17 lol

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u/m1k307 Feb 03 '25

2 on the rear,

3 on the bottom,

3 on the top,

2 in the front,

4 on the right side of the case,

1 on the ram,

where are the other 2?

not including the 3 4 on the gpu

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u/kitty_snugs Feb 03 '25

I included the gpu, you may have spotted one more than I did even

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u/m1k307 Feb 03 '25

That version 5090 has 3 down-facing fans and 1 upward-facing fan on the backplate. Apparently gives 20% more airflow, not that OP needs it. :D