Building a shroud what's optimum fan gap 4 me

Well finally got round to building the shrouds






Top Shroud

Currently working as intakes to case top blowholes from shrouds.


Top shroud is 45mm high giving about 25mm gap to rad when mounted internally as shown.Lower shroud is 60mm which gives a range of around
0~35mm

Both shrouds are modular to allow simple/easy fitting
Shows top shroud sides fitted.

I find this an advantage as i can feel safe that i ain't putting screws through rad

Top shroud fan mount plate:-
Top

Bottom

Lower shroud assembles the same way

bottom shroud mounted to case & fan, showing fan gap



adding the 2 pull fans has lowered temps by about 2~3C. Noise is a bit more subjective but certainly seems quieter & smoother. All in all i'm pretty pleased & have the options to experiment when the mood takes me.

Looks very good!

You really should get some grommets for the wire holes though ...

thanks i'm not sure about

You really should get some grommets for the wire holes though ...

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do u mean the fan cables from the upper shroud then yep your right , will keep an eye open for some.