Modding my Corsair Spec-01

Ironman129 · Jul 6, 2014

So I am trying to put a MCR320 on top if my Corsair Spec-01. I will put the fan controller in the first 5.25 bay, so it shouldn't run in to it. I have never modded a case before. It already has the ventilation for 2x120 fans. whats they best way to make way for a third? Should I pull air down through the radiator in to the case, push air up through the top? Appreciate any advice.

greg2601 · Jul 7, 2014

I have heard both argued. I personally have mine in a push-pull configuration with the air venting up. All other fans are pulling into the case, except the PWR supply which pulls from the bottom and vents to the rear.

Blaylock · Jul 7, 2014

Airflow should almost always be Front & Bottom/side=intake and Rear & Top=exhaust.

Ironman129 · Aug 13, 2014

Here's what it ended up looking like. I will agree with what other people have said, nice little case, but the cable management sucks. Make it .5cm wider so you can tuck the cable behind the MB and it would be perfect. So far I haven't noticed any difference in performance in OC my CPU to 4.8 with just 120.2 on a single loop. It does fit my R9 280x easily though!

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